Head of Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head of Engineering is responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic direction across the organization’s engineering function.

The role oversees engineering operations, projects, maintenance, technical standards, safety, quality, compliance, budgeting, and team performance. The successful candidate will be a Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer with proven experience in an engineering management or supervisory role and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Engineering Leadership

• Lead and manage the overall Engineering function in alignment with business objectives.
• Establish engineering standards, procedures, systems, and best practices.
• Provide technical direction and support to engineering and operational teams.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, designs, and technical proposals.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet required standards for safety, quality, reliability, and cost.

2. Project Management

• Lead the planning and execution of engineering and improvement projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and timelines.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement timely corrective actions.
• Ensure proper project documentation, commissioning, and handover.

3. Engineering Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee engineering operations and maintenance activities.
• Establish and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and safe operation of facilities, equipment, and engineering systems.
• Analyze recurring technical issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and improvement initiatives.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, supervise, and develop the engineering team.
• Set clear objectives, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development needs.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

5. Budget & Cost Management

• Develop and manage the Engineering department’s annual budget.
• Monitor engineering expenditures and ensure effective cost control.
• Review technical quotations, proposals, and contractor scopes.
• Support procurement through technical evaluation of materials, equipment, and service providers.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.

6. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and company policies.
• Maintain high standards of engineering quality and workplace safety.
• Support technical inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure contractors and service providers comply with required safety and quality standards.

7. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management

• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Procurement, HSE, and other departments.
• Provide senior management with regular updates on engineering performance, projects, budgets, and risks.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and other external stakeholders.
• Translate business and operational requirements into practical engineering solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience, including experience in an engineering management, supervisory, or team-lead role.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects, teams, contractors, or technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, standards, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, resources, and project priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Preferred

• Professional engineering license or relevant professional certification.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering functions.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial operations, facilities, property, or a related environment.
• Experience in maintenance and asset management.
• Familiarity with relevant local and international engineering codes and standards.
• Proficiency in engineering, project management, and reporting software.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership

Technical

Business

Team Leadership

Engineering Management

Budget Management

Coaching & Development

Project Management

Cost Control

Decision Making

Maintenance & Reliability

Procurement

Stakeholder Management

Technical Problem Solving

Contractor Management

Performance Management

Quality & Compliance

Strategic Planning

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a hands-on engineering leader who combines strong technical knowledge with effective people and business management skills. The ideal candidate is proactive, commercially aware, solutions-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of complex engineering challenges while working collaboratively across the organization.