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An established industry player is seeking a visionary engineering leader to drive large-scale projects, particularly the strategic Al Maktoum International project. In this pivotal role, you will oversee complex infrastructure initiatives, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery while maintaining the highest safety and regulatory standards. You'll foster innovation and sustainability, leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for those passionate about engineering excellence and operational agility, ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.
Job Title: Assistant Vice President – Engineering Projects
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
About the Department:
The Engineering department provides critical support to Emirates Flight Catering operations by delivering comprehensive maintenance, capital project execution, and asset management. It oversees a wide range of functions, including catering infrastructure, facilities, HVAC, automation, refrigeration, real estate, and utilities,s ensuring the highest standards of safety, system reliability, and regulatory compliance across all EKFC sites in the UAE.
Role Purpose:
We seek a visionary and results-driven engineering leader to join our senior leadership team as AVP – Engineering Projects. In this pivotal role, you will lead the end-to-end execution of strategic, large-scale engineering initiatives, most notably, the high-profile Al Maktoum International (AMI) project at Dubai World Central (DWC). You will be responsible for planning, designing, and delivering complex infrastructure and systems, ensuring on-time, within-budget execution while upholding the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Beyond project delivery, you’ll champion innovation, value engineering, and sustainability to support EKFC’s long-term operational goals.
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This is a high-impact leadership role within a fast-evolving industry where precision, safety, and operational agility are non-negotiable. The AVP will operate at the intersection of engineering, aviation, and culinary infrastructure, balancing regulatory requirements with real-time project execution challenges. With the AMI project being a core strategic priority, this role demands both visionary thinking and hands-on leadership to guide complex, multi-phase development in a rapidly growing operational landscape.
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