Technical Manager, UAE

BESIX; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible mobility advantages

Medical care insurance

Work-life balance program

Job summary

BESIX in Abu Dhabi seeks a Technical Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams and assure technical design coordination across civil, architectural finishing and MEP interfaces. You will drive quality, safety, and compliance with contract documents throughout the project lifecycle.

You will review shop drawings, method statements and technical submittals, coordinate with design consultants and subcontractors, and support tendering, cost control and handover activities in a dynamic, international

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent coordination and communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to anticipate issues and propose technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers for technical design coordination and construction preparation across building works (civil, architectural finishing and MEP interfaces).
• Review, coordinate and validate shop drawings, method statements, technical submittals and material approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Why This Role Matters

The Technical Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that all technical aspects of building works are effectively implemented managed and coordinated throughout the entire project lifecyclefrom design development to construction commissioning and final handover. This role ensures that construction activities are executed in line with approved designs contractual requirements and applicable standards while maintaining quality safety and efficiency. By driving coordination across disciplines and proactively resolving technical challenges the Technical Manager enables seamless project delivery and supports overall project success.

What Youll Drive

• Lead organise and manage a team of engineers responsible for technical design coordination and construction preparation across building works (civil architectural finishing and MEP interfaces).
• Review coordinate and validate shop drawings method statements technical submittals material approvals and other technical deliverables related to building works.
• Ensure technical deliverables define short-term work priorities while maximising quality efficiency and continuity of construction activities.
• Ensure all building works comply with contract documents specifications approved drawings local authority requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate with design consultants subcontractors suppliers and internal departments (HSE Planning QS QA/QC MEP Construction).
• Provide technical input during tendering subcontractor evaluation and the awarding of building packages.
• Lead monitor and coordinate cost analysis and cost control of site activities through the technical team.
• Identify and manage design risks clashes and constructability issues and propose technical solutions in coordination with the project team.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of as-built drawings O&M manuals (building scope) and handover documentation.
• Promote Value Engineering initiatives without compromising quality safety or contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain the document control process ensuring all technical documents are issued tracked stored and updated.
• Participate in technical meetings with the Client Consultant and Authorities and prepare technical reports as required.
• Assist in snagging de-snagging and final handover activities.
• Support site teams to ensure execution aligns with approved technical documentation.
• Support the project planning team with technical sequencing constructability reviews and programme optimisation.
• Fully comply with and promote the BESIX Safety First culture prioritising personal and collective safety in all technical decisions actions and omissions.
• Respect and enforce Life Saving Rules at all times.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Architectural Engineering or an equivalent field.
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in large-scale building construction projects including experience leading and guiding teams.
• Fluent in English with strong proficiency in at least one additional European language.

Youre a Great Fit If You Have

• Strong technical knowledge of building construction finishes interfaces and specifications.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Ability to anticipate issues propose solutions and take initiative.
• Strong planning organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced complex project environment.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Proactive solution-oriented committed and resilient under pressure.
• Ability to coach manage motivate and lead team members.

Additional Information :

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job its about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic creative and entrepreneurial company which is now recognized as a Belgian Top Employer.It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow but also for your career and personal development.
We are looking for different kinds of personalities mindsets backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.
Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.
Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages extra-legal pension medical care insurance work-life balance program (such as teleworking child care flexible work schedule mobile working) Health Management (sport health check-up program )
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon
• A dynamic creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas projects goals ambitions)
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time