Lead Coastal Engineer

NMDC Dredging & Marine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC Dredging & Marine in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior coastal engineer to lead interdisciplinary coastal engineering efforts, apply modelling tools, and ensure design integrity across projects.

You will review specifications, mentor colleagues, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, and drive safe, environmentally sound solutions for coastal projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, and preferably an advanced degree in Coastal/Marine Engineering and Sciences.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience in related industries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of interdisciplinary coastal engineering functions and apply modelling tools to inform effective design solutions.
• Review and approve technical specifications, design and modelling reports, and oversee the preparation and issuance of tender packages.
• Motivate and mentor colleagues to enhance their technical knowledge, skills, and professional competencies.
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in both oral and written forms; adapt communication style according to the audience and context.
• Analyze complex technical problems and develop practical, cost-effective engineering mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the quality of deliverables meets or exceeds project requirements, while adhering to safety and environmental standards.
• Support and optimize research and development initiatives related to coastal engineering when involved in R&D activities.
• Evaluate and analyze tender proposals and project designs to ensure technical feasibility and cost-efficiency.
• Supervise and review coastal engineering design deliverables to meet deadlines and remain within budget constraints.
• Monitor project deliverables across all phases, contribute to project planning, and assist in developing effective, realistic project schedules.
• Actively listen, engage constructively, and use persuasive reasoning in team and stakeholder interactions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and design engineers to manage coastal resources efficiently and sustainably.
• Collaborate with the Coastal Manager to ensure effective and efficient planning, allocation, and management of team resources.
• Take ownership of personal objectives and contribute to achieving broader divisional and organizational goals.
• Manage conflicts diplomatically, mediate between competing stakeholder interests, and provide resolution-oriented leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced degree in Coastal/Marine Engineering and Sciences

Job description

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of interdisciplinary coastal engineering functions and apply modelling tools to inform effective design solutions.
• Review and approve technical specifications, design and modelling reports, and oversee the preparation and issuance of tender packages.
• Motivate and mentor colleagues to enhance their technical knowledge, skills, and professional competencies.
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in both oral and written forms; adapt communication style according to the audience and context.
• Analyze complex technical problems and develop practical, cost-effective engineering mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the quality of deliverables meets or exceeds project requirements, while adhering to safety and environmental standards.
• Support and optimize research and development initiatives related to coastal engineering when involved in R&D activities.
• Evaluate and analyze tender proposals and project designs to ensure technical feasibility and cost-efficiency.
• Supervise and review coastal engineering design deliverables to meet deadlines and remain within budget constraints.
• Monitor project deliverables across all phases, contribute to project planning, and assist in developing effective, realistic project schedules.
• Actively listen, engage constructively, and use persuasive reasoning in team and stakeholder interactions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and design engineers to manage coastal resources efficiently and sustainably.
• Collaborate with the Coastal Manager to ensure effective and efficient planning, allocation, and management of team resources.
• Take ownership of personal objectives and contribute to achieving broader divisional and organizational goals.
• Manage conflicts diplomatically, mediate between competing stakeholder interests, and provide resolution-oriented leadership.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, and preferably an advanced degree in Coastal/Marine Engineering and Sciences.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience in related industries