Manager Internal Audit - Engineering

About Dubai Holding

Role Overview

Audit Planning and Execution

• Support development and prioritization of the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Contribute to enterprise risk assessments and perform audit scoping and risk analysis.
• Execute audits covering project tendering, procurement, contract management, project execution, QHSE, and close-out.
• Perform technical and financial reviews, including cost benchmarking, variations, liquidated damages, and final accounts.
• Evaluate compliance with contract conditions, drawings, BOQs, and applicable technical standards.

Reporting and Follow-Up

• Identify control gaps, non-conformities, root causes, and risk implications.
• Lead discussions with auditees and document clear, well-evidenced audit findings.
• Partner with process owners on corrective and preventive action plans.
• Monitor agreed audit actions, escalate delays, and maintain issue tracking through resolution.

Standards and Improvement

• Conduct audit activities in line with internal audit policies, methodology, and professional standards.
• Contribute to improvements in audit approaches, tools, and templates for engineering and project audits.
• Stay current on industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in construction, infrastructure, and project management.

Experience Requirements

• Three to six years of relevant internal audit experience in land estates, infrastructure, construction, or capital projects.
• Strong experience auditing land asset management, master planning, development projects, procurement, contract administration, and project execution.
• Experience in blue-chip organizations, professional services firms, or large multidisciplinary groups is preferred.
• Big Four audit experience is highly desirable.
• International experience with diverse regulatory frameworks and construction practices is required.

Education and Certifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline is required.
• RICS or an equivalent professional certification is desirable.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of internal audit methodology, IIA Standards, risk-based auditing, and TeamMate+ or equivalent audit technology.
• Experience with cost benchmarking, construction practices, contract conditions, BOQs, and financial or management accounting principles.
• Knowledge of UAE legal and regulatory frameworks and QHSE standards relevant to infrastructure and projects.
• Advanced Excel, data analysis, CAAT tools, and AI-enabled audit analytics.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capability.
• Clear and structured communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional integrity, objectivity, stakeholder management, collaboration, and results orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver within timelines.