Engineering Manager Iii

Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Job Description

Overview / Responsibilities

JOB OBJECTIVE: The Engineering Manager drives the delivery of engineering excellence in the Joint Venture through: Driving and assuring delivery excellence in engineering in the JV Accountablity for functional management and development of engineering resources and governance of engineering practices and procedures Providing leadership to Heads of Discipline, and having functional oversight of the performance of all engineering in the JV Leading by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company's values and behaviours, role modelling commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour and creating an inclusive work environment. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Delivery and Performance Drive HSSEA culture and performance through assigned engineering group Ensure Engineering integrity is maintained across work scopes through driving and embedding a commitment to technical excellence throughout engineering teams Drive continual focus on process safety through the engineering function Drive elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learned and best practice from across the organisation in the engineering team Ensure proposals and work scopes are resourced with suitably qualified and competent personnel in line with Company policies and procedures and customer requirements Maximise utilisation of engineering resources to minimise non-productive time and manage overhead budget Determines and plans for future resource and capability requirements within the Engineering functions to deliver current and future projects, preparing short and medium-term workforce plans to identify number and mix of resources required to meet demand forecast Ensure that Project Engineering Managers and Lead Engineers manage their discipline scope effectively in line with company policies and procedures and within the requirements of contracts signed by clients Establish and continuously improve engineering systems and tools required by the engineering group to deliver cost effective and competitive engineering execution May act as a sponsor for allocated projects Identifies gaps within the technical skill set and pursues opportunities to upskill Establishes, manages and maintains the competency program for the engineering team and maintains the departmental skills measurement to support the Centre of Excellence initiative Identify and pursue opportunities for margin enhancement including through HVEC utilisation Strategy and Development / Business Development Provide support to the business development process to identify suitable opportunities to pursue and win new work Support strengthening and deepening the use of HVEC operations in project execution Provide engineering input to proposals to demonstrate capability and identify appropriate key engineering resources Provide technical input to bids and bid reviews including identification and support of subject matter experts People and capability Under guidance from business grouping leadership, set the vision and strategic direction for the engineering group Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the engineering group's strategy; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision and values; motivate people to commit to these Line Management of direct reports; all Heads of Discipline, including; pay reviews, performance reviews, career progression, training and development Determine future resource and capability requirements within the Engineering functions to deliver current and future projects. Support recruitment and selection of senior and key roles Oversee formal development framework for the engineering function, ensuring effective planning and delivery of career development for engineering resources takes place Technically supports workforce planning reviews, responsible for ensuring organisational histograms identify actual business requirements Accountable for ensuring appropriate and effective competence assurance across engineering group Manage and report on the performance of a substantial, diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and wider engineering team members and hold them accountable for achieving these; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team objectives Create a positive working environment for diverse engineering resources to flourish, ensuring recruitment, selection and development processes are inclusive and free from bias Governance, Policies and Procedures Oversee and govern development and maintenance of engineering processes and procedures in line with Wood policies and requirements including applicable codes and legislation Develop and maintain the Engineering System software tools in line with Wood policies and procedures Support and drive Project Delivery Assurance, ensuring appropriate audits are carried out and closed out across relevant projects Support Project Execution reviews Responsible for ensuring Technical Authority and Subject Matter Experts are identified, and appropriate governance in place WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Regularly interface with engineering resources, heads of discipline in own location and other offices Collaborate with other engineering centres to develop and implement engineering workshare strategies Work closely with business development and proposals team to secure new work for own engineering group and wider Company Take strategic and tactical direction from operational and functional leadership Engage with technical networks / communities of practice to advance and promote company-wide execution excellence External: Liaise with current and potential customers and clients as a senior Company representative Interact with engineering software suppliers to influence future development of technical applications Industry bodies and professional institutions to draw on best practice Auditors/quality certification bodies for assurance of discipline engineering processes and procedures

LEVEL OF INFLUENCE & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY Direct responsibility for all Engineering activities within assigned area - influences a large group to follow good practice, comply with procedures Development of workshare requirements and influence over which work is done locally and by workshare locations Responsible for managing overhead in line with budget targets Provides Engineering Technical assurance and Governance on projects Skills / Qualifications

SCED Level 6 /Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 / Masters (preferred) degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience Chartership or professional registration/license or equivalent as relevant in country of work. Knowledge, skills and experience: Extensive broad and deep experience of engineering delivery in one or more relevant industry sectors Experience and understanding of all engineering tools and processes Broad understanding of the business drivers for relevant industry sector customers Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders Ability to think strategically and undertake activities in support of long-range workforce planning Experience in driving results and influencing change Personal Attributes Strategic thinker Strong problem-solving skills Ability to cultivate and unify a diverse multicultural community Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally and create trust with seniors and peer group Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Committed to developing people and fostering an inclusive work environment Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. Diversity Statement

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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1481793
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
  • Education
    Not mentioned