Senior Project Engineer

Job Duration - 12 Month Contract Role

Job Purpose 

• Provides Project delivery capability within the Project Management Office for WCS. 

• Assists to develop and implement processes and procedures ensuring good practices in project management are set for the organization. 

• Responsible for preparing project schedules, managing tender processes, coordinating and administering live projects from the Dubai office. 

• Accountable for schedule control, cost management, budgets, variations, and risk management as per WCS procedures. 

• Provides status and management reports and engages with clients throughout the project life cycle. 

Key Accountabilities 

• Drive and deliver projects across the WCS business in collaboration with the Lead Project Engineer and stakeholders. 

• Lead structured project management practices for cost, time, and resource control. 

• Utilise MS Project to administer project plans and control scope, variations, and deviations. 

• Plan and schedule works and ensure site team compliance with PMO processes. 

• Produce weekly and monthly project status reports with variance tracking. 

• Ensure adherence to safety standards and implementation of safety policies globally. 

• Act as an ambassador of WCS and DP World when engaging with clients, suppliers, and contractors. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline. 

• At least 7 years’ experience in project management practices within heavy industry, ideally marine port operations. 

• Crane knowledge and experience desirable. 

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. 

Skills 

• Strong project planning, scheduling, and reporting skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Confident communicator at all organizational levels with strong presentation skills.