Senior Technical Engineering Manager

Atkins Realis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a Senior Technical Engineering Manager to lead the strategic integration of smart services within urban development projects. You will ensure alignment with Smart City vision, oversee technical delivery and quality assurance, and coordinate with various stakeholders for compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the geospatial and ICT industry, with a proven track record in implementing Smart Cities projects. This opportunity offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the geospatial, Digital Twin, and ICT industry.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing Smart Cities projects in the ME region.
• Experience in software development life cycle SDLC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic integration of smart services within urban development projects.
• Oversee technical delivery, quality assurance, and standardization of smart systems.
• Coordinate with consultants and authorities to ensure alignment and compliance.

Skills

Smart City architecture design

Geospatial experience

Leadership and management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Technical Engineering Manager, you will lead the strategic integration of smart services within urban development projects, ensuring alignment with the overarching Smart City vision, sustainability goals, and mobility objectives. You will oversee the technical delivery, quality assurance, and standardization of smart systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and regulatory compliance across all design and implementation phases.

Your role

• Ensure Smart services align with the overall Smart City vision, sustainability and mobility objectives, and support broader development strategies.
• Ensure power, ICT, and communications infrastructure is in place to enable full Smart City implementation.
• Oversee QA of all Smart City deliverables from design consultants.
• Ensure timely integration of smart services across all design packages.
• Enforce standardization of smart systems to ensure interoperability and seamless integration with the central command and control centre.
• Assess and report on design changes affecting smart services or retrofit implications.
• Coordinate with Smart City, ICT consultants, and authorities to ensure alignment and regulatory compliance.
• Track smart service compliance and provide structured progress updates.
• Ensure alignment between Smart City, Digital Twin, and BIM.

About you

• Utilize his experience in providing robust Smart City architecture and system architecture designs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across the project.
• Experience software development life cycle SDLC is a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the geospatial, Digital Twin, and ICT industry with a proven track record of successfully implementing Smart Cities projects in the ME region.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in leading diverse teams of technical professionals, consultants, and analysts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and presentation skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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