Technical Principal (Ports and Maritime)

SJ Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,690 - 587,587; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group in Dubai is looking for an experienced leader in Ports and Maritime with over 20 years of industry experience. The role emphasizes building a strong reputation for innovation and managing technical risks and client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have a significant international profile and exceptional skills in project management and client service. This position offers opportunities to lead complex projects and contribute to the growth of SJ Group.

Qualifications

• At least 20+ years of professional industry experience.
• Established international industry profile in Ports and Maritime.
• Demonstrated leadership ability across various projects.

Responsibilities

• Build SJ/SMEC’s reputation as a leading consultant.
• Provide technical risk governance to proposals and projects.
• Support management in achieving sustainable business growth.

Skills

Leadership ability

High level technical knowledge

Business planning and commercial acumen

Project management skills

Client service orientation

Interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build SJ/SMEC’s reputation as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality and project delivery;
• Provide technical risk (and opportunity) governance to both proposals and projects to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality (e.g. as Proposal/Project Director).
• Support management to provide technical leadership to employees to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development of technical staff;
• Support management to achieve sustainable growth of the business through targeted client relationship management (CRM) and business development (BD) activity.

Experience

• At least 20+ years of professional industry experience.
• Established international industry profile, recognised as a leader in Ports and Maritime.
• Sought out at industry forums.

Demonstrated Ability To Consistently

• Provide key technical expertise across a broad range of high profile projects;
• Manage risk on substantial projects;
• Apply safety in design practices and processes;
• Deliver best client outcomes which have resulted in cost savings;
• Establish and maintain client relationships;
• Bring in new business through business development activities;
• Building technical capability of others;
• Provide expert advice and undertake key high level and complex technical tasks with a high degree of independence across a broad range of medium to large projects;
• Successfully monitor and manage the scope and risk of multiple complex and varying size projects and apply business systems;
• Prepare high level complex technical reports and prepare successful proposals on medium to large projects;
• Utilise excellent time management skills with the ability to efficiently plan workloads and meet deadlines;
• Effectively work across a variety of projects continuously learning and applying new skills and knowledge quickly and efficiently;
• Effectively manage client relationships and expectations;
• Provide leadership, supervision and coaching to other staff;
• Effectively engage key stakeholders to result in superior project outcomes which meet or exceed client expectations.

Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated leadership ability;
• High level technical knowledge;
• Business planning, budgeting and commercial acumen;
• High level consulting and client management skills;
• Proven high level project management skills;
• An understanding of the business / organisation / marketing context of business solutions;
• High level of client service orientation;
• Good national and international industry awareness and market knowledge;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment;
• Skilled in managing a co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment;
• Ability to source and apply new knowledge including industry information and key talent;
• Highly skilled in managing competing priorities and working under pressure;
• Computer literacy with proficiency in a variety of relevant computer programs;
• Sound understanding of SMEC's organisational capability and how to access it;
• Aware of SMEC Business Systems in particular:
• Project Management
• WHS Management
• High level application of CRM principals.