Engineering Manager - Riyadh
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About the Role
Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd (Doka) seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function in Riyadh. The role involves managing engineering teams, delivering formwork solutions, and supporting complex construction projects across Saudi Arabia.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and motivate engineering teams across multiple projects
- Implement economical and practical formwork solutions to meet team and company objectives
- Produce, review, and approve formwork designs, material lists, offer drawings, and shop drawings
- Conduct and review advanced static calculations and structural verifications
- Ensure formwork solutions are safe, practical, and cost effective
- Provide technical guidance and resolution for complex engineering and site issues
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Teams, and Formwork Instructors on technical issues
- Assist the Sales Team with technical input, client presentations, and site support
- Lead customer interactions to communicate engineering proposals and deliver technical presentations
- Coordinate engineering resource allocation with the Head of Engineering – Country
- Ensure adherence to company policies, engineering procedures, and performance standards
- Monitor compliance with contractual, statutory, and safety requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Extensive experience in the formwork engineering industry, preferably within Saudi Arabia / Middle East
- Proven experience managing engineering teams and multi project environments
- Minimum 5 years of experience in similar managerial positions in the formwork field
- Strong knowledge of formwork systems and engineering principles
- Proficiency in CAD software (2D & 3D) and project management tools
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel as per business requirements
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Company Overview
- Doka is a global leader in innovative formwork solutions and services across all areas of construction, and a worldwide supplier of comprehensive scaffolding systems.
- Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd is the distributor and service provider of Doka products in Saudi Arabia.
Role Overview
- Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd (Doka) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering function in Riyadh. This senior leadership role is responsible for managing and developing high performing engineering teams, delivering safe, practical, and cost‑effective formwork solutions, and
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and motivate engineering teams across multiple projects.
- Motivates team and implement economical and practical formwork solutions to meet the team and company objectives.
- Provide strong leadership and actively promote knowledge sharing and engineering trainings/development for project team.
- Supervise project deadlines/milestones.
- Produce, review, and approve formwork designs, material lists, offer drawings, and shop drawings.
- Conduct and review advanced static calculations and structural verifications.
- Ensure formwork solutions are safe, practical, and cost effective.
- Provide technical guidance and resolution for complex engineering and site issues.
- Supervise engineering deliverables to meet project deadlines and milestones.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Teams, and Formwork Instructors on technical issues.
- Assist the Sales Team with technical input, client presentations, and site support.
- Lead customer interactions (meetings, workshops, and site visits) to communicate engineering proposals, clarify requirements, and deliver technical presentations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Extensive experience in the formwork engineering industry, preferably within Saudi Arabia / Middle East.
- Proven experience managing engineering teams and multi project environments.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in similar managerial positions, including leading an engineering function (e.g., Engineering Head) in the formwork field.
- Strong knowledge of formwork systems and engineering principles.
- Proficiency in CAD software (2D & 3D) and project management tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail.
- Commercial awareness and results driven mindset.
- Willingness to travel as per business requirements.
Benefits
- Dynamic working environment where teamwork, innovation, and personal development are valued.
- Training and continuous development of employees to maintain a high level of expertise and competitiveness, as well as opportunities for advancement.
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