Technical Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Our client is a leading global expert in the provision of welding and coating services and operates in several jurisdictions around the world.

Reporting to the Global Technical Director, the Coating Technical Manager will provide operational and people management for a team consisting of Technical Subject Matter Experts, including: Coating Engineers, Coating QC Inspectors, a Document Controller and a Laboratory Testing Coordinator.

The role holder will ensure departmental goals align with company-wide objectives, oversee day-to-day operations, develop talent, and drive continuous improvement across the function.

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for a technical department comprising subject matter experts, engineers, inspectors, and technical support functions
• Translating company strategy into clear departmental objectives, KPIs, and actionable plans
• Overseeing day-to-day departmental operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery
• Defining, maintaining, and continuously improving technical competency standards in line with business and regulatory requirements
• Assigning appropriate technical leadership to projects, ensuring effective ownership of technical documentation, testing, and delivery
• Reviewing and improving departmental processes, workflows, and governance frameworks
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, materials, and emerging technologies
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety requirements, and industry standards
• Managing departmental budgets, monitoring expenditure, and approving spend within agreed limits
• Leading performance management, coaching, mentoring, and development of technical staff
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training activities in partnership with HR
• Acting as a key technical representative in cross-functional and senior leadership forums
• Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and external partners
• Reporting departmental performance and improvement initiatives to senior management
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Job Specific Education Required: Science-based Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Work Experience Required: Proven experience managing a technical, operational, or specialist function
• Extensive experience in departmental or functional management

• Strong leadership and strategic planning capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident presenter
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively
• Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflict, and drive performance
• High levels of organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
• Strong influencing and people management skills, with credibility at senior level
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines and build internal and external relationships
• Ability to translate market and client needs into material and process performance requirements
• Experience operating within structured business management systems and translating high-level organisational strategy into realistic, actionable plans

Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.