Head of Engineering and Egypt

About Umdasch Group Ventures and Doka

Umdasch Group Ventures is the parent organization for divisions including Doka, umdasch The Store Makers, and umdasch Industrial Solutions, with a history spanning over 150 years. Doka is a global provider of innovative formwork solutions and services, as well as comprehensive scaffolding systems. With over 150 sales and logistics facilities in more than 54 countries, Doka employs 8,400 people worldwide, ensuring expert advice and technical support for construction projects of varying sizes and complexities.

Saudi Arabia is a key market, driving a dynamic construction sector with landmark giga-projects such as the Red Sea developments, Qiddiya, and Diriyah Gate. These projects demand advanced formwork, engineering expertise, and innovative on-site solutions, creating significant opportunities for talent in the region.

Role Overview

The Head of Engineering for Saudi Arabia and Egypt is a full-time position based in Riyadh, requiring over 10 years of experience. This role is a key member of the country management team, responsible for representing the engineering function and collaborating with all departments and stakeholders to implement the country strategy. The Head of Engineering is fully accountable for all aspects related to Engineering and Product Management, focusing on developing and managing the team to deliver suitable formwork designs for client projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering department, including workforce planning, structure, and performance management.
• Define and drive engineering strategies aligned with country business objectives.
• Ensure the delivery of efficient, safe, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Monitor and drive departmental KPIs, such as design efficiency, project execution, and resource utilization.
• Drive the adoption of BIM for formwork design to improve efficiency, coordination, and reduce rework.
• Strengthen engineering capabilities in high-rise and complex projects.
• Act as a key business partner to the Country Manager on strategic and operational decisions.
• Support project costing, technical-commercial proposals, and risk assessment.
• Drive engineering contributions towards improving project margins and overall business performance.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with commercial and contractual requirements.
• Support the execution of product strategy in alignment with regional direction and market needs.
• Coordinate Group Leaders and engineering activities across projects to ensure alignment, efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Oversee engineering execution across all projects to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership for complex projects, claims, and site challenges.
• Ensure an optimal balance between technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and customer expectations.
• Ensure all structural calculations and technical designs are reviewed and approved by qualified personnel.
• Ensure quality assurance standards are consistently applied for local production and engineering deliverables.
• Ensure full technical compliance with applicable local regulations and statutory requirements.
• Support the resolution of internal and external technical issues, including claims and change requests.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Strengthen leadership capabilities among Team Leaders and senior engineers.
• Drive succession planning and talent development within the department.
• Foster a culture of accountability, feedback, and performance.
• Act as a role model in line with company culture, values, and code of conduct.
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of new methods, products, and emerging technologies, including AI.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, and other departments as part of the Country Management Team.
• Collaborate closely with the Regional Engineering team to align standards, leverage best practices, and optimize synergies.
• Act as the key interface between country operations and regional engineering functions.
• Leverage regional resources to balance workload, optimize capacity, and support complex project execution.
• Ensure compliance with Doka Group standards, local regulations, and engineering best practices.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety across all engineering and site-related activities.
• Establish and enforce engineering processes and standards.
• Manage the Engineering department budget and cost control.
• Optimize resource allocation to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Support planning, forecasting, and capacity management.
• Ensure alignment between engineering output and business demand.
• Maintain visibility on site activities, project execution, and customer requirements.
• Capture site feedback to enhance engineering solutions and product application.
• Monitor competitor solutions and industry trends.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in engineering leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in project management practices within an engineering function.
• Proficiency in formwork design and related engineering principles.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) for design.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal departments and external parties.

Work Environment

This role operates within a global leader in formwork solutions, offering exposure to impactful projects and a collaborative team environment. The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves working as part of the country management team.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the qualifications and are interested in this leadership role are encouraged to apply.