Group VP Engineering

NES Fircroft; Dubai; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks a Group Vice President of Engineering based in Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee the global engineering function, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with strategic goals while leading diverse teams across various regions. This role demands a proven leader with a strong background in engineering and the ability to work in complex international environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in engineering roles within demanding sectors.
• Solid background in industrial environments and international project work.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead global engineering function ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Supervise technical teams across multiple locations, ensuring best practices.
• Propose and implement process improvements to meet client demands.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Cross-Functional Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

NES Fircroft Permanent Recruitment is looking for a GroupVice President of Engineering (GroupVP Engineering) based in Dubai.
Our client focuses on innovative processes and technology to deliver cost-effective solutions for Corrosion Resistant Alloy (CRA) Mechanically Lined Pipe (MLP) and weld overlay cladding.
Today, it is the world’s leading supplier offering a comprehensive range of products and services, including pipes, fittings, valves, and more.
With manufacturing facilities strategically located in Indonesia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia, with a planned expansion in Qatar by 2025, they serve diverse sectors.

Executive Summary
The Vice President of Engineering will be responsible for leading the global engineering function, ensuring technical excellence, alignment with corporate strategy, and strong collaboration with key areas such as R&D, Operations, and Commercial. This role plays a critical part in the technical analysis of client specifications, the definition of engineering solutions aligned with client portfolio, and direct support to our operating sites. The VP will have a functional and/or hierarchical reporting line over local engineering leaders across regions.
Based in the UAE, this executive will directly oversee the Director of Engineering in Batam (Indonesia) and the Senior Engineering Manager in Brazil, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, technical quality, and responsiveness to project and customer demands.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead client global engineering organization, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and market requirements.
• Supervise and guide technical teams across multiple locations (e.g., Indonesia and Brazil), ensuring standardization and the application of best engineering practices.
• Provide technical support to sales, project, and operations teams in analyzing client requirements, specifications, and in developing applicable solutions.
• Work closely and constructively with the R&D team, contributing practical knowledge to enhance the company’s product portfolio.
• Propose and implement process improvements and technical innovations to meet specific client demands and enter new markets, particularly in the areas of tubing, welding, coating, and specialized metal applications.
• Ensure technical compliance and support risk management in engineering projects.
• Promote collaboration across teams and support technical development of local engineering staff.
• Contribute to technical analyses for audits, certifications, and strategic projects that impact the company’s technical reputation.

Technical Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Materials, Metallurgical, or related disciplines).
• Proven leadership experience in engineering roles within the tube manufacturing, metallurgical, oil & gas, or similarly demanding industrial sectors.
• Solid background in industrial environments and international project work.
• Deep knowledge in reading and interpreting technical specifications and international standards (ASME, API, ASTM, etc.).
• Strong ability to lead multicultural teams and navigate high-complexity global environments.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Collaborative mindset, solution-oriented, and strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Availability for frequent international travel.

Key Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic and systemic thinking
• Clear and persuasive communication
• Leadership focused on results and people development
• Autonomy, accountability, and prioritization
• Proactive in solving complex problems
• Ability to work under pressure and with a customer-centric mindset

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.