Engineering Manager

Umdasch Shopfitting Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Doka in Riyadh seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function. The role focuses on delivering safe, practical, and cost-effective formwork solutions while overseeing multiple projects across the Kingdom. English proficiency is essential; Arabic is a strong advantage.

This senior leadership position offers growth in a multicultural Middle East environment. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will drive technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in formwork engineering with leadership in multi-project environments.
• Strong knowledge of formwork systems and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Provide economical, safe, and practical formwork solutions.
• Supervise project deadlines and deliverables including designs and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Teams and Instructors on technical issues.
• Lead customer interactions, meetings, workshops and site visits to communicate proposals.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Strategic Planning

Client Interaction

English Proficiency

Arabic Language

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD 2D/3D

Project Management Tools

Job description

Advanced Formwork Co Ltd Doka is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering function in Riyadh This senior leadership role is responsible for managing and developing high-performing engineering teams delivering safe practical and cost effective formwork solutions and supporting complex projects across the Kingdom Reporting to the Head of Engineering the Engineering Manager will play a critical role in driving technical excellence innovation and knowledge sharing while working closely with Sales Project Managers and site teams The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in formwork engineering with proven people leadership commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader with strong people management and customer facing capabilities who is comfortable working in a multicultural Middle East environment Proficiency in English is essential and Arabic language skills are considered a strong advantage The position offers excellent professional growth opportunities within a globally reputed company that values collaboration performance technical excellence and long term development

b Key Responsibilities b

• Lead manage and motivate engineering teams across multiple projects
• Motivates team and implement economical and practical formwork solutions to meet the team and company objectives
• Provide strong leadership and actively promote knowledge sharing and engineering trainings development for project team
• Supervise project deadlines milestones
• Produce review and approve formwork designs material lists offer drawings and shop drawings
• Conduct and review advanced static calculations and structural verifications
• Ensure formwork solutions are safe practical and cost-effective
• Provide technical guidance and resolution for complex engineering and site issues
• Supervise engineering deliverables to meet project deadlines and milestones
• Coordinate with Project Managers Site Teams and Formwork Instructors on technical issues
• Assist the Sales Team with technical input client presentations and site support
• Lead customer interactions meetings workshops and site visits to communicate engineering proposals clarify requirements and deliver technical presentations
• Provide strong leadership and actively promotes engineering trainings development for engineering staff
• Coordinate engineering resource allocation with the Head of Engineering Country
• Ensure adherence to company policies engineering procedures and performance standards
• Monitor compliance with contractual statutory and safety requirements
• Ensure consistent application of engineering best practices across projects

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Extensive experience in the formwork engineering industry, preferably within Saudi Arabia / Middle East
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and multi-project environments
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar managerial positions, including leading an engineering function (e.g., Engineering Head) in the formwork field
• Strong knowledge of formwork systems and engineering principles
• Proficiency in CAD software (2D & 3D) and project management tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and results-driven mindset
• Willingness to travel as per business requirements