Umdaschgroup

Head of Engineering Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerUmdaschgroup
LocationRiyadh, 12253, Saudi Arabia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 month ago

As the Head of Engineering, you are an important member of the country management team, representing your function and collaborating closely with all departments and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the country strategy.

You will be fully accountable for all topics related to Engineering and Product Management. You develop and manage your team ensuring that they are given the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. You enable them to provide the most suitable formwork designs for the challenging projects of our clients and to collaborate successfully within their team, with other departments and external parties.

If you are passionate about formwork and keen to develop your career as part of a high-performing team we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Engineering Leadership & Strategy

Lead and manage the Engineering department, including workforce planning, structure, and performance management

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Define and drive engineering strategies aligned with country business objectives

Ensure delivery of efficient, safe, and cost-effective engineering solutions

Monitor and drive departmental KPIs (e.g. design efficiency, project execution, resource utilization)

Drive adoption of BIM for formwork design to improve efficiency, coordination, and reduce rework

Strengthening engineering capabilities in high-rise and complex projects, positioning the organization as a leading solution provider

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

Act as a key business partner to the Country Manager on strategic and operational decisions

Support project costing, technical-commercial proposals, and risk assessment

Drive engineering contributions towards improving project margins and overall business performance

Ensure engineering solutions are aligned with commercial and contractual requirements

Support execution of product strategy in alignment with regional direction and market needs

Project & Technical Oversight

Promote and enforce strong project management practices across the Engineering function

Coordinate Group Leaders and engineering activities across projects to ensure alignment, efficiency, and timely delivery

Oversee engineering execution across all projects to ensure quality, safety, and compliance

Provide technical leadership for complex projects, claims, and site challenges

Ensure optimal balance between technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and customer expectations

Ensure all structural calculations and technical designs are reviewed and approved by qualified personnel

Ensure quality assurance standards are consistently applied for local production and engineering deliverables

Ensure full technical compliance with applicable local regulations and statutory requirements

Support resolution of internal and external technical issues, including claims and change requests

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team

Strengthening leadership capabilities among Team Leaders and senior engineers

Drive succession planning and talent development within the department

Foster a culture of accountability, feedback and performance

Act as a role model in line with our company culture, values and code of conduct

Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging adoption of new methods, products, and emerging technologies, including AI

Cross-Functional & Regional Collaboration

Work closely with Sales, Operations, and other departments as part of the Country Management Team

Collaborate closely with the Regional Engineering team to align standards, leverage best practices, and optimize synergies

Act as the key interface between country operations and regional engineering functions

Leverage regional resources to balance workload, optimize capacity, and support complex project execution

Governance, Standards & Safety

Ensure compliance with Doka Group standards, local regulations, and engineering best practices

Maintain strong focus on safety across all engineering and site-related activities

Establish and enforce engineering processes and standards

Financial & Operational Management

Manage Engineering department budget and cost control

Optimize resource allocation to improve productivity and efficiency

Support planning, forecasting, and capacity management

Ensure alignment between engineering output and business demand

Site Engagement & Market Awareness

Maintain visibility on site activities, project execution, and customer requirements

Capture site feedback to enhance engineering solutions and product application

Monitor competitor solutions and industry trends

Professional Requirements:

Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in engineering, preferably in construction or formwork industry

Strong technical knowledge in formwork systems, construction methodologies, and project execution

Good understanding of commercial aspects, including costing, contracts and project profitability

Leadership & Personal Competencies:

Proven leadership experience in managing and developing teams

Strong business acumen with ability to balance technical and commercial considerations

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels

Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional and multinational environment

Proactive, solution-oriented, and results-driven mindset

High level of accountability, ownership, and decision-making capability

Demonstrated leadership skills, adept at managing diverse and partly remote teams and delivering results

Innovative mindset with a natural curiosity for new technologies and tools

Added Advantages (Good to have, not necessary):

Experience working with regional or international teams

Knowledge of Doka systems and tools (e.g. DokaCalc, AutoCAD, Revit, Time Cockpit)

Familiarity with the Formwork engineering Industry in Saudi Arabia and Middle East construction markets

Proficiency in spoken Arabic

Why Join Doka?

Join a global leader where you will be empowered to grow your career, work on impactful projects, and be part of a high-performing, collaborative team.

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