Hydraulic Lab & Physical Model Manager

NMDC Dredging & Marine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC Dredging & Marine is seeking a senior leader to oversee all physical model construction activities for hydraulic and coastal engineering projects in the UAE. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise the construction, ensuring delivery aligned with specifications, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires coordinating with design and workshop teams, managing resources, and upholding HSE standards. The ideal candidate has a Master’s and Bachelor’s in civil, mechanical, or maritime engineering

Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil, mechanical, maritime engineering or an equivalent field is required.
• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, maritime engineering or an equivalent field is required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in marine, coastal, hydraulic, or construction-related industries.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hydraulic laboratories, physical modeling facilities, or specialized construction/workshop management roles.
• Experience in managing and supervising physical model construction works is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and manage all physical model construction activities for hydraulic and coastal engineering projects.
• Ensure timely delivery of physical models in line with technical specs, testing requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with the Design Team to ensure accurate interpretation of design requirements during construction.
• Supervise and manage Model Construction Technicians and team to ensure safe, efficient execution.
• Maintain documentation, records, material tracking, progress reports, and construction logs.

Education

Master's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Maritime Engineering or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Maritime Engineering or equivalent

Team coordination and leadership

Project management and scheduling

HSE compliance and safety awareness

Job description

NMDC Dredging & Marine is seeking a senior leader to oversee all physical model construction activities for hydraulic and coastal engineering projects in the UAE. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise the construction, ensuring delivery aligned with specifications, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires coordinating with design and workshop teams, managing resources, and upholding HSE standards. The ideal candidate has a Master’s and Bachelor’s in civil, mechanical, or maritime engineering