Principal Engineer - Maritime
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About the Role
Lead maritime infrastructure projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and foster client relationships while adhering to industry standards.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams for seamless project execution
- Oversee planning, design, and delivery of maritime infrastructure projects
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams
- Review technical documentation, calculations, and structural models
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Support business development through client engagement and bids
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices
- Ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, and construction professionals
- Oversee planning, design, and delivery of maritime infrastructure projects (ports, harbours, marine terminals)
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams
- Review technical documentation, calculations, and structural models
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Support business development through client engagement and bids
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in maritime engineering
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- WSP Middle East Limited seeks a Principal Maritime Engineer / Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of maritime infrastructure projects across the Middle East.
- The role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and client relationship management.
- As part of the Maritime Structures Service Line, the Principal Engineer will serve as a technical lead, guiding project delivery through technical oversight, governance, and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and construction professionals.
- Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of maritime infrastructure projects, including ports, harbours and marine terminals.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams.
- Review technical documentation, calculations, structural models when necessary.
- Mentor and develop junior team members.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Support in business development through engagement with clients, managing client accounts and supporting in bids.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in maritime engineering.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
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