Coating Technical Manager

Simpson Booth Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global expert in welding and coating services is seeking a Coating Technical Manager to provide operational leadership for a team. This role entails managing experts, aligning departmental goals with the wider company objectives, and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates should possess a science-based Bachelor’s degree and have extensive experience in managing technical functions. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, managing budgets, and enhancing processes while promoting a culture of safety and improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a technical, operational, or specialist function.
• Extensive experience in departmental or functional management.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and people management for technical teams.
• Ensure departmental goals align with company-wide objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day departmental operations for quality and efficiency.
• Define and improve technical competency standards.

Skills

Leadership and strategic planning capabilities

Verbal and written communication skills

Budget management

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

People management skills

Relationship building

Market analysis to material requirements

Education

Science-based Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a leading global expert in the provision of welding and coating services and operates in several jurisdictions around the world.

The Role

Reporting to the Global Technical Director, the Coating Technical Manager will provide operational and people management for a team consisting of Technical Subject Matter Experts, including: Coating Engineers, Coating QC Inspectors, a Document Controller and a Laboratory Testing Coordinator.

The role holder will ensure departmental goals align with company-wide objectives, oversee day-to-day operations, develop talent, and drive continuous improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for a technical department comprising subject matter experts, engineers, inspectors, and technical support functions
• Translating company strategy into clear departmental objectives, KPIs, and actionable plans
• Overseeing day-to-day departmental operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery
• Defining, maintaining, and continuously improving technical competency standards in line with business and regulatory requirements
• Assigning appropriate technical leadership to projects, ensuring effective ownership of technical documentation, testing, and delivery
• Reviewing and improving departmental processes, workflows, and governance frameworks
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, materials, and emerging technologies
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety requirements, and industry standards
• Managing departmental budgets, monitoring expenditure, and approving spend within agreed limits
• Leading performance management, coaching, mentoring, and development of technical staff
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training activities in partnership with HR
• Acting as a key technical representative in cross-functional and senior leadership forums
• Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and external partners
• Reporting departmental performance and improvement initiatives to senior management
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Job Specific Education Required: Science-based Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Work Experience Required: Proven experience managing a technical, operational, or specialist function
• Extensive experience in departmental or functional management

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Strong leadership and strategic planning capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident presenter
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively
• Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflict, and drive performance
• High levels of organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
• Strong influencing and people management skills, with credibility at senior level
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines and build internal and external relationships
• Ability to translate market and client needs into material and process performance requirements
• Experience operating within structured business management systems and translating high-level organisational strategy into realistic, actionable plans

Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.