Road Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

Team Management:

• Oversee and lead the Roads & Highways and Structures teams, ensuring efficient operations and optimal team performance.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative working environment to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
  

Financial Leadership:

• Assume full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities for the division.
• Establish and achieve annual growth targets, budgets, and forecast performance metrics.
  

Strategic Leadership:

• Play a pivotal leadership role in delivering multi-disciplinary projects across the region.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the division's capabilities and market presence.
  

Client Account Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Ensure client satisfaction and identify opportunities for repeat business and new project wins.
  

Project Oversight:

• Ensure the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, adhering to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to achieve seamless project integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in the transportation infrastructure sector, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing design teams and delivering large-scale roads, highways and structures projects.
• Strong financial management skills with experience in P&L oversight and achieving growth objectives.
• Excellent client management capabilities with a track record of fostering long-term client relationships.
• Familiarity with regional standards, codes, and regulatory frameworks in the Middle East.
• Exceptional strategic leadership and decision making abilities.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired candidate profile

1. Strategic Planning and Development

• Road Network Planning: Develop and implement long-term plans for road infrastructure, including the expansion, upgrading, and maintenance of road networks to meet growing transportation demands.
• Project Prioritization: Prioritize road projects based on factors such as traffic demand, safety concerns, environmental impact, and available funding.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with government agencies, local authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders to align road development plans with regional or national transportation goals.
• Policy and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all road projects comply with national and local regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.

2. Road Design and Construction Oversight

• Supervise Road Design: Oversee the design of road infrastructure projects, ensuring that designs are efficient, cost-effective, and meet all safety and quality standards.
• Manage Construction Projects: Monitor the progress of road construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required specifications.
• Quality Control: Ensure that construction materials, techniques, and methods meet the necessary standards and that all work complies with safety regulations.

3. Operational Management

• Maintenance Programs: Develop and oversee the implementation of maintenance programs to ensure that existing road infrastructure is regularly inspected, repaired, and maintained.
• Traffic Management: Work on strategies to manage traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve road safety, including the implementation of intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
• Incident Management: Oversee the development and implementation of emergency response procedures for road accidents or road closures, working with emergency services and traffic control.

4. Financial Management

• Budgeting and Financial Oversight: Develop budgets for road infrastructure projects and ongoing maintenance, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and that projects are delivered within financial constraints.
• Funding and Resource Allocation: Seek funding from government bodies, grants, or private partnerships to support road infrastructure development and maintenance programs.
• Cost Control: Monitor and control costs throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and post-construction maintenance.

5. Safety and Compliance

• Ensure Road Safety: Develop and enforce policies and procedures to enhance road safety, minimize accidents, and improve the overall safety of road users.
• Risk Management: Assess risks associated with road construction and maintenance activities, ensuring that safety protocols are in place to mitigate those risks.
• Compliance with Standards: Ensure compliance with international, national, and local safety, environmental, and quality standards related to road infrastructure.