Engineering Manager

About AtkinsRéalis 

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

The Senior Manager – Engineering Management 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. Such neighbourhoods will be approx 70% - 80% residential with a mix of hotel and community facilities (school, police stations, etc).

The Senior Manager – Engineering Management 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 Management 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 Manager – Engineering Management, 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 Senior Manager – Engineering Management 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 Senior Manager – Engineering Management 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 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:

• Working closely with the full spectrum of Engineering Design team members

• Manage team performance and project outcomes on time while providing direction to the design team when required.

• 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.

Qualifications            

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Master Planning, Engineering, or equivalent qualification.

• 20+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in design management

• Previous experience in steel and concrete projects

• Prior background with a Developer company with its own in-house Project Management Team

Essential skills

• Proven track record of being a Project Manager leading engineering office for a major contractor, consultant and/or developer delivering significant of work

• Understands the process of designing a residential building

• 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

• Compliant with KSA building code

• Developer experience

• Project Management experience

• Built environment background

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

• Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

• Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

• Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

• Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Rewards and Benefits

• We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• 22 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays.

• Medical and life insurance cover.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

• Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

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