Focal Point and Local Representative

Location: KSA

Project Type: Quality Assurance & Quality Surveillance (QA/QS) Electrical Infrastructure

Engagement: Full-Time (Fixed-Term or Project-Based)

Role Summary

The Focal Point and Local Representative (FPLR) acts as the in-country lead for inspection service delivery and is responsible for daily interface with the client, coordination of local inspection activities, and assurance of compliance with QA/QS standards across generation, transmission, or distribution projects. The FPLR represents the consulting organisation at the client site and plays a critical role in coordinating across inspection teams, vendors, and client representatives to ensure the success of the quality programme.

This role combines operational oversight, relationship management, technical validation, and documentation review. The FPLR will provide on-the-ground assurance that inspection activities are proceeding per schedule, quality plans are being followed, and that emerging issues are promptly escalated and resolved.

Key Responsibilities

1. Local Coordination & Client Engagement

Serve as the primary in-country contact for the clients project quality and engineering teams.

Attend daily and weekly meetings with client stakeholders to discuss inspection schedules, punch list status, and corrective action tracking.

Coordinate day-to-day mobilisation, site access, and logistics for inspectors and QA personnel across project locations.

Represent the consulting firm in alignment meetings, workshops, and review boards.

2. Inspection Management & QA/QS Assurance

Ensure the inspection teams are aligned with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Surveillance Plans (QSPs), and relevant client standards.

Monitor live inspections, vendor visits, FATs, and witness tests to ensure correct coverage and documentation.

Verify compliance with QA/QS procedures during fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.

Ensure timely submission of inspection reports, punch list records, and NCRs from the field.

3. Technical Support & Issue Resolution

Act as a technical bridge between the Project Manager and site teams, helping interpret drawings, specifications, or QA/QS procedures.

Escalate technical deviations, non-conformances, or safety issues in line with escalation protocols.

Participate in root cause analyses and validate the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Liaise with local vendors and EPCs to resolve open items related to inspection hold points or QA documentation.

4. Documentation & Reporting

Ensure consistent QA documentation flow from inspectors to project controls and client platforms.

Validate the quality, completeness, and traceability of inspection records prior to submission.

Maintain site registers for NCRs, punch points, and site inspection records in alignment with project requirements.

Support generation of daily, weekly, and monthly summary reports reflecting local progress and risks.

5. Regulatory & Cultural Compliance

Ensure all inspection activities comply with national safety laws, utility regulations, and local labour practices.

Act as a liaison between international staff and local authorities or facility owners when necessary.

Support culturally appropriate engagement and conflict resolution when interfacing with diverse stakeholder groups.

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

Professional Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical infrastructure projects, specifically in generation, transmission, or distribution environments.

At least 5 years in a field-based quality assurance, inspection coordination, or local representation role.

Demonstrated experience in overseeing inspection delivery across fabrication yards, project sites, substations, or grid infrastructure.

Familiarity with the QA/QS requirements of major GCC utilities (e.g., SEC, DEWA, KAHRAMAA, ADWEA, etc.).

Technical Competencies:

Solid understanding of inspection workflows and QA documentation across HV/LV electrical systems.

Knowledge of key standards and codes: ISO 9001, IEC 60076 (transformers), IEC 62271 (switchgear), IEC 61000 (EMC/PQ), and FAT/SAT protocols.

Experience with field-level NCR management, QA/QC checklists, ITP monitoring, and vendor surveillance activities.

Capable of validating technical deliverables, drawings, test results, and material traceability.

Educational Background:

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

QA/QC training or certification (e.g., ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor) preferred.

HSE training (e.g., basic safety, permit to work) is desirable.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Power Quality (PQ) familiarity is beneficial, especially if inspections involve interface with protection relays, harmonic filters, or commissioning phases.

Hands-on familiarity with inspection reporting tools and QA databases (e.g., SharePoint, GoCanvas, Maximo, iAuditor).

Previous experience representing a foreign consultancy in a local delivery environment is a strong advantage.

Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) is highly desirable to support effective communication with local stakeholders, vendors, and client representatives.

Behavioural Competencies

Culturally sensitive communication and diplomacy

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Ability to operate autonomously and escalate effectively

Organised, reliable, and accountable under field conditions

Proactive approach to resolving local delivery bottlenecks

Detail-oriented, with focus on compliance and quality

Able to mediate between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Able to communicate confidently in Arabic and English where required, particularly during in-country coordination and vendor interactions.

Performance Indicators

On-time completion of field inspections and report submissions

Positive client feedback on responsiveness and local coordination

Minimal escalation due to unresolved site-level issues

Strong accuracy and completeness of QA records

High level of inspector support satisfaction and schedule adherence

Successful validation of NCR closures and punch list items

Work Conditions & Travel Requirements

The role is site-based with daily engagement at client or vendor facilities, potentially across multiple locations within the country.

Some local travel may be required to coordinate inspections at OEMs, construction sites, or utility substations.

Candidate must be available for extended fieldwork and comfortable working in industrial, construction, or live asset environments.