Senior Manager Engineering - Mechanical

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Job Description:

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager Engineering Mechanical is responsible for the development, preparation and management of the project engineering documentation required to successfully deliver all engineering activities within their assigned project to ensure appropriate, fully functional and project compliant engineering outcomes. Initial assigned projects will include a selection of neighbourhoods in Phase 1 of THE LINE.

The Senior Manager Engineering Mechanical will ensure the development of effective strategies, engineering management plans, engineering activities schedule (including critical and strategic milestones), risk identification and mitigation plans, resource strategy, forecast resource plans, stakeholder management plan, communication plan, report preparation & presentation and compliance with applicable Neom standards & practices reporting plan.

The Senior Manager Engineering Mechanical is accountable for managing their team of permanent and or temporary staff including any assigned resources, discipline engineers, subject matter experts, secondees and consultants in order to deliver the agreed engineering milestones and outcomes.

The Senior Manager Engineering Mechanical, on a day-to-day basis, will report to their assigned Project Manager/Director on project related matters and will provide all necessary work output, support, guidance, and advice as may be required or requested by the Project Manager/Director.  In addition, the Senior Manager – Engineering Management will report to the Director of Engineering Management on matters of strategic and or critical engineering importance, general project status and project progress updates of material concern and on matters of leave and pay.

In addition, the The Senior Manager Engineering Mechanical will work closely with the relevant NEOM sectors and stakeholders to ensure the correct engineering outcomes are communicated, managed, and delivered.

It is incumbent on the The Senior Manager Engineering Mechanical to undertake their duties in a professional and diligent matter, always taking due care to support the required outcomes and objectives.  This includes undertaking all work activities, in a timely manner, to effectively support project timelines and formal instructions.

KEY RESPONSIBILTES & ACCOUNTABLITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, implement and manage the engineering strategies, engineering management plan, engineering deliverables schedule, risk management plan, stakeholder management plan, communication plan, reporting plan, needed to meet the requirements of the project.
• Providing engineering work output, expertise and guidance to ensure project engineering outcomes are effectively delivered in support of the Project Manager/Director
• Ensure compliance with relevant Neom codes, standards and practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, including project managers, architects, consultants, and contractors, to achieve the projects outcomes and objectives.
• Drive project engineering success, foster innovation, and ensure fit-for-purpose engineering solutions are identified and delivered.
• Monitoring and report the progress of all engineering activities in relation to the project in accordance with management requirements.
• Prepare scopes of work, evaluate technical proposals for related engineering services or construction works.
• Provide all necessary engineering support.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage team performance and project outcomes.
• Assure engineering outcomes aligned to project objectives.
• Plan and oversee the execution of projects engineering activities in order to meet timelines, budget, and quality including applicable standards.
• Strategic risk management for the area they are responsible for.
• Managing resources effectively including resources allocation, and procurement.

BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Over 20 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years senior/director engineering  experience. 6 years of experience gained in Engineering Project Management or equivalent leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent qualification.

Essential skills

• Proven track record of leading engineering office for a major contractor, consultant and/or developer delivering significant of work.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Ability to negotiate efficiently and effectively.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing and coordinating multiple teams across the various stages of a project’s lifecycle.
• Ability to be a team player that motivates and educates other team members and comprehends complex, technical subjects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Excellent knowledge of, and conversant with, development of concept strategies, development programs and business cases for large building projects.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions to overcome obstacles to ensure successful project execution.

Desired experience

• GCC experience
• Developer experience
• Project Management experience

MAIN CONTACTS

 Internal

• THE LINE Proponent Executive Leadership
• THE LINE Design Group Engineering Leadership team
• Relevant NEOM Sectors & Departments

External

• External partners leadership teams
• Stakeholders’ leadership teams
• Consultants and contractors
• Project management and cost consultants

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