Technical Manager - Waste Water Treatment

MENA-Water; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water solutions provider in the UAE seeks an experienced professional to oversee tender management and process design for water and wastewater treatment projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including leadership roles, and will possess strong communication, negotiation, and engineering skills. This role is critical for delivering effective solutions to clients in multinational environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in waste & potable water treatment process design.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading teams/departments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tender review, analysis, and management submittals.
• Direct and manage a local team and subject experts.
• Liaise with client/end-user at all stages for successful outcomes.
• Search and implement new technologies for optimal solutions.

Skills

Water & Waste Water Treatment Processes

Interpretation of Tenders

Process and Hydraulic Design

Design Software

Engineering of In-house Production

Local and International Regulations

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Organizing and Coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Process/Industrial/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for tender review, analysis, and management submittals including but not limited to interpretation of client requirements & proposal of the best solution, conceptual & detailed process design, process, and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), civil and equipment layout drawings, power and chemical requirements, procurement, full cost estimation and life cycle cost analysis and other submittal documentation as required.
• Evaluate tender/proposal content requirements, assess feasibility, and manage deliverables.
• Direct and manage a local team and company-wide subject experts to develop comprehensive, winning solutions, designs, and bids for multinational water companies & EPCs.
• Develop and implement training for team members to ensure continuous skill enhancement and knowledge sharing.
• Liaise with client/end-user at all stages to ensure a successful outcome.
• Work closely with the engineer to develop technical solutions in line with the Company’s standards and overall philosophy.
• Search and implement new technologies, processes, and product partners to ensure optimal solutions and opportunities for successful awards.
• Technically and commercially review and sign off proposals under the relevant management approval structure.
• Represented the company at meetings, giving presentations, and holding technical/commercial negotiations.
• Develop in-house production of equipment and plants.
• Identify and negotiate agreements/joint ventures with small business partners / key suppliers to boost project award prospects.
• Undertake, develop & perform Company risk assessments & HAZOP as required.

Skills

• Expert in all Water & Waste Water Treatment Processes.
• Interpretation of Tenders.
• Well-experienced in process and hydraulic design.
• Experience in design software.
• Experienced with the engineering of in-house production of water treatment equipment and plants.
• Strong understanding of local and international water and wastewater regulations and standards.
• Effective interpersonal communication and leadership.
• Organizing, coordination, supervision, decision-making, task closing and reporting.

Qualification

• Degree in Mechanical/Process/Industrial/Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of waste & potable water treatment process design.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the Leading team/Departments.