Senior Design Manager

The Role

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction for the technical department, aligning its goals with the overall company objectives. 2. Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial design and planning to execution, commissioning, and handover, ensuring projects are delivered on ti...

The Role
1. Provide strategic leadership and direction for the technical department, aligning its goals with the overall company objectives. 2. Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial design and planning to execution, commissioning, and handover, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 3. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 4. Review and approve technical designs, calculations, and drawings to ensure they meet all relevant codes, standards, and client specifications. 5. Identify and mitigate technical risks, resolving complex engineering challenges that arise during project execution. 6. Collaborate with the commercial, procurement, and project management teams to provide technical support and ensure seamless project delivery. 7. Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices to enhance efficiency and maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements
1. Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering). 2. Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in a technical leadership role, with a proven track record in the construction or engineering industry. 3. Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is highly desirable. 4. In-depth knowledge of international engineering standards (e.g., Eurocodes, ACI, AISC, ASME) and building codes. 5. Demonstrated expertise in structural analysis, design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro), and BIM (Building Information Modeling).

About the company
Founded in 1980, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), one of the Global Fortune 500 companies. CHEC has been developing and operating the oversea business on behalf of CCCC. Currently, CHEC has more than 80 oversea branch offices or subsidiaries serving clients in over 90 countries around the world. Today, our 10 billion USD worth of projects globally. Since entering Saudi market in 2007, CHEC has undertaken more than 30 ports and large-scale municipal infrastructure projects, such as Red Sea Gateway Terminal Civil Works, The Ras AL Khair Port Facilities Project with Maaden, Construction and Site Development for the Waterfront Phase Ⅲ, Jec Port Dredging And Reclamation,King Fahad Causeway Island Project A and so on. The total contract value of these projects has been more than 5 billion US dollars. CHEC has made a positive contribution to economic development of Saudi Arabia, shapes an excellent enterprise brand, and further enhance CHECs favorable Chinese corporation visualize in Saudi Arabia. Based on the enterprise principle, CHEC impresses the locals with its responsible image. CHEC acted as an important role in the MAHARAT training program and create more than 10000 local jobs. CHEC will remain committed to carrying forward the public work, and making contributions to local community as a responsible corporate citizen. Since the inception, CHEC has committed to the core values of keen responsibility, quality return, and win-win cooperation. Motivated by the morale of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation and dedication, CHEC has delivered a series of landmark projects with international reputations. CHEC actively fulfills its enterprise responsibility with due diligence, helping develop the economy and communities around the countries and regions, sharing common interest and goals, and conducting the sustainable growth together with our partners.