Engineering Graduate Development Manager

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Engineering Graduate Development Manager to lead the onboarding and professional development of engineering graduates. This role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams, monitoring quality standards, and collaborating with project managers to enhance graduate integration into projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a supportive work environment and staying updated with industry trends. This is a full-time position under a fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage onboarding and training for engineering graduates.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of engineering graduates.
• Develop plans for effective contribution to project objectives.
• Monitor quality of engineering work by graduate engineers.
• Foster an inclusive work environment through coaching and mentoring.
• Work closely with managers to integrate graduates into teams.
• Consult with clients to understand project needs.
• Recommend strategies for recruiting and retaining graduates.
• Assess progress of engineering graduates and document performance.
• Stay updated with trends in engineering education.

Job description

Engineering Graduate Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the onboarding, training, and professional development programs for engineering graduates, ensuring alignment with company objectives, technical and project requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day activities of multi-disciplinary engineering graduates, with a focus on their professional development and continuous growth.
• Develop and implement detailed plans for ensuring that engineering graduates contribute effectively to project objectives while gaining exposure to various technical areas.
• Monitor the quality of engineering work performed by graduate engineers, ensuring technical standards and project requirements are met within agreed timelines.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment by leading, mentoring, coaching, and motivating engineering graduates to achieve their full potential.
• Work closely with the Engineering Performance Manager, Technical Discipline Authorities, and Project Managers to integrate graduate engineers into larger engineering teams and ensure their technical skills are continuously developed.
• Consult with clients (internal and external wherever required) to ensure a clear understanding of project requirements and deliverables, ensuring graduate engineers are prepared to support client-facing needs when required.
• Collaborate with HR and senior management to recommend strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining engineering graduates, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and targets.
• Regularly assess the progress and development of engineering graduates, providing feedback and adjusting development plans as necessary, and documenting performance in the Performance at Penspen system.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in engineering education and development to improve training processes.
• Development, implementation and monitoring of engineering graduate training and development processes/procedures.

Country: Job Based In UAE

Location: UAE - Abu Dhabi

Job Family: Engineering

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Full/Part time: Full Time

Region (current): Middle East

Closing Date: 31/03/2026

Ref No: EAST15688