Director Engineering Management

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Director of Engineering Management to oversee project delivery within THE LINE region. This role requires extensive experience and the ability to manage complex engineering tasks while fostering innovation and meeting project goals. The ideal candidate will have at least 25 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in project management.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation and housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Director roles on complex projects, preferably with information sensitivity.
• Ability to manage and work under pressure.
• Strong understanding of internal and external stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive Engineering strategy aligned with project delivery.
• Foster innovation and mentorship in engineering delivery.
• Monitor and report on project progress to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Innovative problem-solving

Education

25 years of professional experience

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Director Engineering Management in NEOM, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

Role Context

Working as part of a single LINE organization to be accountable for the successful delivery of the Engineering Design and Construction of the Projects which are part of THE LINE region. THE LINE region contains a variety of projects in a 9,500km2 land area, including the initial Hidden Marina Mirror Line phase 1 modules, the Landscapes of THE LINE, three distinct projects and the NEOM International Airport (NIA). There is an existing Director of Engineering Management to lead all of the other projects other than these 3 distinct projects. Note that there will be dual reporting lines as part of the Project teams and as part of the Engineering team within the LINE Design.

Key Accountabilities

Successful delivery of the Engineering Design and Construction scope for the Projects in a manner that supports the successful delivery of the project goals in terms of budget, schedule, quality and sustainability. Being part of the team accountable for delivering the multi-disciplinary engineering for THE LINE region.

Leading a team accountable for managing the delivery (by others) of the Design and Construction of the Engineering systems related to the Projects whilst maintaining the iconic nature of the architecture.

Overall accountability for the success delivery of the Projects engineering as well as meeting the other agreed project KPIs (time, cost and quality).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive Engineering strategy aligned with the Project delivery strategy.
• Develop implementation plans for Engineering design and construction of the Projects that consider project-specific requirements, timelines, and budgets. Align plans with the overarching mission and objectives, ensuring a clear roadmap for achieving our goals. Plans to be developed with the Project leadership (design and project management).
• Utilize industry knowledge and network to source opportunities for the Engineering design and construction of the Projects. Evaluate and select technologies that align with our goals and can be seamlessly integrated into the projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Provide mentorship, guidance, and direction to ensure the successful execution of the strategy for successful delivery of the Design and Construction of the Engineering systems of the Projects.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions to overcome obstacles to ensure successful project execution.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of the Engineering Design and Construction on project timelines, costs, and environmental footprint.
• Regularly monitor and report on progress to leadership.
• Leverage knowledge of latest advancements and trends in Engineering to inform decision-making.
• Work with the project Design leadership to deliver excellent Engineering systems that support the over-arching project objectives including the quality, time and cost objectives set.

Expected experience

• Project Director roles on complex projects and preferably on the projects which have information sensitivity (such defense related projects or projects of national importance).
• 25 years professional experience.
• Understanding and experience of dealing with internal and external stakeholders with ability to clearly communicate and prioritize.
• Ability to navigate through complex technical and people issues.
• Ability to manage and work under work pressure.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.