Head, Engineer

Magellan Communications Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications firm seeks a Head of Engineering to lead site construction and roll-out activities. You will ensure projects are executed safely and on time, overseeing contractors and managing risks while enforcing quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 12–15 years of experience in telecom infrastructure and demonstrated capability in large-scale project management. This leadership role demands strong communication, problem-solving skills, and an engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in telecom infrastructure, construction, or tower development.
• Proven experience leading large-scale site roll-out and construction portfolios.
• Strong background in contractor, vendor, and multi-site management.
• Strong background in contractor, vendor, and multi-site management.
• Demonstrated experience in permitting, regulatory, and LGU compliance.
• Strong understanding of tower construction, site development, and telecom standards.
• Solid knowledge of HSE and quality management systems.
• Strong leadership, execution, and accountability skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Strong problem-solving, risk management, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of site construction and roll-out activities.
• Manage construction risks and enforce HSE and quality standards.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within scope.
• Enforce HSE and quality standards across all projects.
• Ensure rollout performance aligns with business objectives and customer commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Risk management

Communication

Risk management

Project execution

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, or related field)

Professional or project management certification

Job description

The Head of Engineering is accountable for the successful execution of all site construction and roll‑out activities, including new builds, upgrades, and site modifications. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure sites are delivered safely, on time, within approved scope, and in full compliance with quality, regulatory, and permitting requirements. The position oversees contractors and delivery partners, manages construction risks, enforces HSE and quality standards, and ensures consistent roll‑out performance aligned with business objectives and customer commitments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, or related field)
• Professional or project management certification is an advantage
• 12–15 years of experience in telecom infrastructure, construction, or tower development
• Proven experience leading large‑scale site roll‑out and construction portfolios
• Strong background in contractor, vendor, and multi‑site management
• Demonstrated experience in permitting, regulatory, and LGU compliance
• Strong understanding of tower construction, site development, and telecom standards
• Solid knowledge of HSE and quality management systems
• Strong leadership, execution, and accountability skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Strong problem‑solving, risk management, and reporting skills