Engineering Manager

Job description / Role

Engineering Manager This Senior Engineering Manager position offers a unique opportunity to be based in a groundbreaking new development in Saudi Arabia. To explore this role in confidence, please apply now for a confidential discussion. Role Purpose • The Senior Manager – Engineering Management is responsible for the development, preparation, and management of the project engineering documentation required to successfully deliver all engineering activities within their assigned project, ensuring appropriate, fully functional, and project-compliant engineering outcomes. Initial assigned projects will include a selection of pioneering urban environments within the initial phase of a visionary linear city development. • The Senior Manager – Engineering Management will ensure the development of effective strategies, engineering management plans, engineering activities schedules (including critical and strategic milestones), risk identification and mitigation plans, resource strategy, forecast resource plans, stakeholder management plan, communication plan, report preparation & presentation, and compliance with applicable project standards & practices reporting plan. • The Senior Manager – Engineering Management is accountable for managing their team of permanent and/or temporary staff, including any assigned resources, discipline engineers, subject matter experts, secondees, and consultants, in order to deliver the agreed engineering milestones and outcomes. • The Senior Manager – Engineering Management, on a day-to-day basis, will report to their assigned Project Manager/Director on project-related matters and will provide all necessary work output, support, guidance, and advice as may be required or requested by the Project Manager/Director. In addition, the Senior Manager – Engineering Management will report to the Director of Engineering Management on matters of strategic and/or critical engineering importance, general project status and project progress updates of material concern, and on matters of leave and pay. • In addition, the Senior Manager – Engineering Management will work closely with the relevant sector teams and stakeholders to ensure the correct engineering outcomes are communicated, managed, and delivered. Role and Responsibilities • Identify, develop, implement, and manage the engineering strategies, engineering management plan, engineering deliverables schedule, risk management plan, stakeholder management plan, communication plan, and reporting plan, needed to meet the requirements of the project. • Provide engineering work output, expertise, and guidance to ensure project engineering outcomes are effectively delivered in support of the Project Manager/Director. • Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and practices. • Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including project managers, architects, consultants, and contractors, to achieve the project's outcomes and objectives. • Drive project engineering success, foster innovation, and ensure fit-for-purpose engineering solutions are identified and delivered. • Monitor and report the progress of all engineering activities in relation to the project in accordance with management requirements. • Prepare scopes of work and evaluate technical proposals for related engineering services or construction works. • Provide all necessary engineering support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Master Planning, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. • Over 15 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years of senior/director engineering experience. • 6 years of experience gained in Engineering Project Management or equivalent leadership roles. • Proven track record of leading an engineering office for a major contractor, consultant, and/or developer delivering significant work. • Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal. • Ability to negotiate efficiently and effectively. • Strong leadership skills and experience in managing and coordinating multiple teams across the various stages of a project’s lifecycle. • Ability to be a team player that motivates and educates other team members and comprehends complex, technical subjects. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals. • Excellent knowledge of, and conversant with, development of concept strategies, development programs, and business cases for large building projects. • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment. • Demonstrate a strong ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions to overcome obstacles to ensure successful project execution.

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