Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Wood is currently looking for a Engineering Manager to join our team in Dubai, UAE.
Job Objective
Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects/work scopes. Has responsibility for coordinating and completing the various engineering, and start-up aspects of a project(s) while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals. Has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines.
Contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through:

Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work
Managing and leading, supporting, and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work.
Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
Developing and retaining motivated and competent people.
Training and Mentoring Discipline Engineering Teams
Undertaking the role of process owner.
Driving safety by design
Driving and leading on opportunities for innovation

May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.
The Engineering Manager leads by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company’s values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe and reliable operations and client satisfaction.
This role reports to the Project Delivery Manager
 

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and ResponsibilitiesDriving technical assurance.Continuous promotion of corporate / client-specific procedures.Assist in incident investigations as required.Monitors compliance with standards and processes to assure delivery.Roll out and Implementation of learning opportunities from across the business.Driving continual focus on process safety through the engineering teamDriving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews andembedding lessons learnedIdentifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunitiesIdentifies and pursues improvement opportunitiesManaging and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering teamManaging and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering teamlan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering teamAssist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirementsEnsuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/ContractOversight and control of Engineering Histogram to support workforce planningAssist in setting & maintaining standards for the development and retention of motivated and competent peoplePlan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering teamAssist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirementsEnsuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/ContractOversight and control of Engineering Histogram to support workforce planningAssist in setting & maintaining standards for the development and retention of motivated and competent peopleManagement of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned contracts/projectsResponsible for the direction and management of the engineering and associated project activities of the business grouping/ProjectManage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports and findingsAssign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teamsFocuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors the integration of work.Reviews technical concepts of major projects.Personally participates in solving difficult technical problems.Resolves conflicts that are complex and manage divergent audienceResponsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting partiesResolves issues which are non-recurring and occasionally novelCarries responsibility for the resolution of major problems for the engineering segmentAssist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects/contracts as requiredAccountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resources, identifying ad pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC utilisation.Undertaking the role of process ownerDevelop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the departmentDirects the application of existing principles and the development of new policies and strategies aligned with OU, BU, and Corporate objectivesConduit for a regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives, and industry technology developments. 

Qualifications

Typically requires 15+ years progressive experience in discipline engineeringHeld a position of Engineering Lead or Manager in a recent role for at least 3 yearsBalance of technical and management and mentoring experience at relevant level and position.Typically requires several years of supervisory experience with an understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation, and health and safetyBroad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in the application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering functionCapable of representing business and client-to-business associates in a professional manner.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization.Skilled in forecast planning for people resources.Skilled in recruitment and selection, employee communication, and management including performance management.Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence.Good knowledge of the regulatory framework and associated legislation.Current knowledge of industry and technology development within area of expertise.Expert in Engineering excellence.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.