18 Technical Leadership jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated project manager to oversee multiple projects from the design phase through execution.

This pivotal role requires full responsibility for project delivery while collaborating closely with senior management.

This is a key opportunity to lead our project management business in the UAE as a panel lead for a new flagship high-rise building. The ideal candidate will be responsible for directing a team of designers and engineers to deliver strategic objectives and KPIs.

• Oversee the delivery of design management to achieve strategic outcomes and sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development.
• Directs and supports the implementation and maintenance of the design management system, ensuring adherence to business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Manage teams to deliver key outcomes and contribute to the strategic development of design management systems.

• Safety First: Emphasizing safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance standards for design resources managed.
• Client Focus: Delivering on promises through strategic outcome-driven design management.
• Integrity: Implementing design management systems, processes, and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Create Opportunity: Fostering an environment for team growth and development.

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Strong knowledge of design management systems, design risk management, prefabrication/build strategies, business planning, and communication.
• Good understanding of all design disciplines.
• Expertise in formulating design workflows, scheduling, and deliverables.
• Delivery expertise in various typologies and complexities.

• Mentorship opportunities.
• Professional development and training.
• A collaborative work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Mace is an inclusive employer, welcoming diverse candidates. Even if you don't fulfill all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this role or another within our organisation.

Job Title: Project Director

• Lead a team to achieve project delivery and success.

1. Develop and implement project strategies to meet stakeholder expectations.
2. Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
3. Foster innovation and excellence within the team.

• Demonstrated leadership and project management expertise.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

We are a leading professional services firm that unites engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. We operate globally and employ professionals who deliver innovative projects across various sectors.

We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a commitment to making a positive impact on society.

About the Role

The Leading Engineering Solutions Director is a pivotal position responsible for driving excellence across people management, project delivery, operational performance, client engagement, and strategic growth. This role oversees a regional team of over 100 professionals, focusing on fostering development, delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, and ensuring operational efficiency.

Main Responsibilities:

• Foster development and growth of regional teams
• Deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions
• Ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain strong client relationships and alignment with regional and global strategies

Key Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leadership roles within the engineering industry
• Strong technical expertise and knowledge of sustainable engineering practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on landmark projects and collaborate with talented professionals
• Access to global resources and expertise
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment

About Our Organization:

• We deliver integrated solutions to clients across various sectors, including transportation, energy, water, and more
• We prioritize innovation, sustainability, and community involvement in all our projects

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Leader to join our team and help shape the future of communication. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for defining, leading, and delivering our products on time and within scope.

In this role, you will oversee the entire life cycle of projects, from conceptualization to delivery. You will work closely with stakeholders, support our product portfolio, and continuously improve our project and vendor management processes.

• Define and own technical product requirements, specifications, and roadmaps based on user and business needs by working closely with product, marketing, operations, and sales teams.
• Partner with product managers, designers, marketers, and executive managers to prioritize, schedule, and deliver work, evaluating progress in real-time to identify areas that need adjustments.
• Owning, operating, and maintaining stakeholder services.
• Employ Agile methodologies to continuously deliver value to customers.
• Maintain, institute, and rotate on-call incident escalation and response processes for the team.
• Build and manage client technical solutions, ensuring proposed designs meet client requirements.
• Drive engineering process improvements to enhance efficiency and impact.
• Partner with product, marketing, sales, operations, and external stakeholders to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.
• Participate in industry working groups and conferences to understand industry needs.
• Lead research and evaluation of emerging technologies, industries, and market trends to improve customer experiences and assist in project and product development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing support.
• Track release performance through metrics.
• Work closely with delivery, product, marketing, and operations teams to onboard clients with new features and provide technical training.
• Establish development best practices to ensure high-quality, well-architected, and supportable code, lead architecture design and code reviews, and enable Continuous Integration environments.
• Serve as technical owner of company products, breaking down roadblocks, and managing communications with stakeholders and dependent teams.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement through retrospection.
• Foster an engineering culture focused on customer satisfaction using a data-driven approach.

10+ years of relevant engineering experience, 4+ years of hands-on technical management experience in shipping large-scale projects with multiple dependencies across teams.

• Exceptional coding abilities and experience with architectural patterns of large, high-scale distributed applications.
• Strong integration and configuration skills, including network devices, servers (Windows and Linux, AWS, Openstack), integration maps (EDI maps, XSLT maps), API gateways, web services, transport protocols (SFTP, FTPS, TLS), and scripting languages (Python).
• Experience in Telecom domain SMPP, SIP, OSS & BSS is an added advantage.
• Proven track record in partnering, recruiting, building, and leading on-shore and off-shore engineering teams and technology vendors.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze customer requirements and translate them into functional requirements.
• Ability to create product demonstrations based on client needs.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment where requirements are not always well-defined, and priorities change frequently.
• Fluent English with excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Software, or related discipline, or equivalent.

A range of benefits including competitive salary and bonus, Unifonic share scheme, 30 holiday days after the first anniversary, birthday off, and up to 10 weeks per year working from anywhere in the world.

As a seasoned frontend engineering leader, you will spearhead the development of exceptional user experiences for our products. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership skills to shape the vision and strategy of our frontend solutions.

At GHD, we are committed to addressing the world's most pressing challenges in water, energy, and urbanization.

This challenging role presents opportunities for high-achieving professionals to take the next step in their careers, creating their place in the industry through leadership, project management, business development, and mentoring.

As a skilled and experienced leader, you will balance technical delivery with operational requirements, overseeing a team of engineers and technical specialists across various disciplines, including Structures, Facades, MEP, and Sustainability.

With a strong industry network and a commitment to enhancing technical authority, you will develop and grow our presence and market share in Building Engineering.

• Drive a safety culture throughout the business and across projects.
• Lead, manage, and grow our Engineering Group.
• Manage group performance, people, and resources.
• Develop and achieve business plan objectives and targets aligned with our strategic goals.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Build a strong business development and winning work culture.
• Lead commercial direction on significant projects.
• Be accountable for macro-level performance of the business group.
• Mentor a talented team of engineers and technical specialists.

• Engaging and motivating people skills backed by strategic problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant engineering degree and solid relevant industry experience in Property & Buildings/Building Engineering.
• Commercially astute with strong project delivery experience.
• Passionately innovative with a drive to evolve the way we work.
• High level market awareness and business development skills.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Lead Offshore Construction Engineer Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Offshore Construction Engineer to join our team.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the construction engineering activities on assigned projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality results. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate and monitor activities during various project phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to construction engineers and oversee project execution.
• Develop and implement project plans, including resource allocation and scheduling.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

For this role, we require an individual with a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval) and at least 8 years of experience in offshore construction. A strong background in commercial, financial, and contractual awareness is also essential.

Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application with a cover letter and resume.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ESCO projects in the UAE and Oman.

This is a challenging and rewarding position for a dynamic professional who can work on multidisciplinary projects, manage teams, and deliver profitable results.

1. Provide technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership for successful project implementation.
2. Evaluate project requirements and ensure consistency with client needs and priorities.
3. Administer contracts from a technical and commercial standpoint.
4. Interact with clients, interpret their needs, and represent them to the Head of Projects for implementation.
5. Lead and mentor Project Managers, fostering their development.
6. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned projects.
7. Formulate project parameters and track activities.
8. Present project status accurately to stakeholders in regular review meetings.
9. Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and reports project status.
10. Collaborate with internal functions to enhance project efficiency and profitability.
11. Interact with subcontractors to monitor performance and implement corrective actions as needed.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

1. A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
2. 20-25 years of experience in relevant fields, including MEP engineering and BMS controls.
3. Strong knowledge of ASHRAE Codes and guidelines.
4. Experience working in the UAE is mandatory.
5. Certification as a PMP from PMI or IPMA-C is required.
6. Excellent computer literacy and communication skills.
7. The ability to work on multiple discipline projects and energy optimization projects.
8. Previous experience managing multiple discipline projects is an advantage.

Siemens is a world leader in developing and producing advanced engineering technologies. We improve lives and further human achievements worldwide while protecting the climate. Our employees have the foundation to develop personally and professionally, creating a difference through innovative solutions.