Engineering Manager

坯潤; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the GCC region is seeking an Engineering Manager based in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Responsibilities include managing engineering functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading teams effectively while promoting company values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Several years of supervisory experience with understanding of human relations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and embed standards and processes for engineering excellence.
• Conduct audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Forecast Planning

Recruitment

Performance Management

Mediation

Dispute Resolution

Financial Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Wood has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager based in UAE with one of our key clients in the GCC region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer / Registered Professional Engineer or equivalent with a recognized professional body

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Minimum 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Balance of technical and management experience at relevant level and position
• Several years of supervisory experience with an understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation, and health and safety
• Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in their application in managing engineering functions
• Ability to represent the business and client-to-business associates professionally
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing at all organizational levels
• Skilled in forecast planning for personnel resources
• Proficient in recruitment, selection, employee communication, and performance management
• Able to implement and embed standards and processes to ensure engineering excellence
• Good knowledge of regulatory frameworks and related legislation
• Current knowledge of industry and technological developments within the area of expertise
• Ability to conduct audits and incident investigations
• Skilled in mediation and dispute resolution
• Financial and commercial awareness

Personal attributes

• Models company values, behaviors, and ethics, promoting them among others
• Strong persuasion and influencing skills
• Respectful of cultural diversity, with the ability to reconcile differences
• Committed to continuous personal development and skill enhancement

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates