Technical Manager, UAE

BESIX; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible mobility

Medical care insurance

Work-life balance program

Career development programmes

Job summary

BESIX is seeking a Technical Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee all technical aspects of building projects. The role requires ensuring compliance with approved designs and managing a team of engineers in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have 10-15 years of large-scale construction experience and are fluent in English, with strong technical knowledge and leadership abilities. BESIX offers an attractive remuneration package, career development, and a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in large-scale building construction projects.
• Fluent in English and one additional European language.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team for technical design coordination.
• Review and validate shop drawings and method statements.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents and local authority requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants and subcontractors for project success.

Skills

Technical knowledge of building construction

Coordination and communication skills

Ability to anticipate issues

Strong planning skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive attitude

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 You’ll 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.

You’re 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.

Benefits

• 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 programmes 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