Technical Office Manager - Structural and Steel Works (Expression of Interest)

We are inviting experienced Technical Office Managers to register their interest for future opportunities across major structural construction projects in the Middle East and the UAE. 

The projects are expected to include large-scale structural developments requiring experienced engineering leaders to oversee technical office operations, engineering coordination, planning, methods, and construction support throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead and manage the Technical Office, providing direction to engineering, methods, and planning teams throughout project delivery

• Coordinate technical office activities to ensure engineering deliverables support project objectives, construction schedules, and execution requirements

• Allocate resources, establish priorities, and monitor the performance of technical office teams

• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of shop drawings, technical submittals, engineering documentation, and construction deliverables

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure technical consistency and compliance with project requirements

• Support the resolution of complex engineering challenges through practical and buildable technical solutions

• Coordinate closely with Methods Engineers and Planning Engineers to ensure construction methodologies, sequencing, and project schedules remain fully aligned

• Support the implementation of engineering solutions that facilitate safe and efficient project execution

• Monitor engineering deliverables to ensure timely support for construction activities

• Act as the primary technical interface between the Technical Office and Construction Management teams

• Ensure construction teams receive approved engineering information, coordinated drawings, and technical support required for site execution

• Facilitate communication between engineering disciplines and project stakeholders to maintain project continuity

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading Technical Office teams within contractor organizations

• Between 60% and 70% of your professional experience gained within main contractor organizations

• Proven technical management experience on projects within the United Arab Emirates and/or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• Experience managing technical office functions for major structural construction projects involving reinforced concrete structures, structural steel works, complex building frameworks, and other large-scale structural construction activities

• Strong understanding of shop drawings, technical submittals, engineering coordination, construction methodologies, and project planning

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the design and construction process

• Familiarity with Primavera (P6) and MS Project within project planning environments

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent technical coordination and problem-solving abilities

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple engineering disciplines within complex construction environments