Head of Project Execution C&I Energy

About the Role

Yellow Door Energy is seeking an experienced Head of Project Execution to lead project execution for the company's commercial and industrial (C&I) portfolio across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Qatar. This full-time senior leadership role will ideally be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, though Dubai may be considered. The Head of Project Execution will report to the Group COO and lead engineering and project management for core C&I projects, encompassing solar PV, BESS, and grid-connected energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the regional Execution team, setting priorities, standards, and accountabilities aligned with Group and country objectives.
• Build team capability through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and recruitment as the portfolio expands.
• Lead senior engagement with clients, EPC contractors, consultants, suppliers, and delivery partners, resolving material technical and execution issues.
• Collaborate with Development, Commercial, Technical, Procurement, PMO, Finance, Legal, O&M, and QHSSE teams to ensure execution requirements are reflected in project decisions.
• Embed consistent project governance, reporting, lessons learned, and continuous improvement across the regional portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership across pre-construction and detailed engineering, including design reviews, constructability, site suitability, and optimization.
• Oversee grid connection and Grid Code compliance across LV, MV, and HV systems, including SEC, SERA, and SASO requirements.
• Guide major equipment specification and selection, covering PV modules, inverters, BESS, transformers, switchgear, protection, cables, tracking systems, and monitoring solutions.
• Oversee project delivery against approved scope, budget, schedule, and technical assumptions, intervening early to mitigate risks.
• Direct contractor and supplier performance, including technical coordination, design implementation, site progress, issue resolution, and change management.
• Ensure effective QA/QC across factory acceptance testing, site inspections, mechanical completion, commissioning, PAC, FAC, and end-of-warranty activities.
• Ensure as-built documentation, testing records, punch-list closure, and handover requirements are complete for transition to O&M.
• Promote strong QHSSE performance and visible safety leadership across all execution activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project execution leadership within the C&I sector.
• Deep technical knowledge of solar PV, BESS, electrical infrastructure, and grid connection.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing regional teams.
• Experience in setting standards, governance, and operational procedures for project delivery.
• Proficiency in technical negotiations with clients and EPC contractors.
• Understanding of energy yield and performance assessments, including P50/P90 analysis.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels. This role requires an individual who can challenge designs, assumptions, and delivery approaches constructively, while also building teams with clear expectations and accountability. The ability to identify execution risks early and resolve them with sound technical and commercial judgment is essential. Candidates should also seek to raise standards, strengthen governance, and integrate lessons learned into improved delivery across a growing portfolio.

About Yellow Door Energy

Yellow Door Energy is a sustainable energy partner for commercial and industrial businesses across the Middle East and Africa. The company provides sustainable energy solutions through power purchase agreements and solar leases, aiming to reduce energy costs, improve power reliability, and lower carbon emissions for businesses. Solutions include solar PV, battery energy storage systems, hybrid energy, and energy efficiency. Shareholders include Actis, Mitsui & Co, TAEF, and the International Finance Corporation.