Job Description
Position Summary
The Technical Head – Office Engineering will provide leadership and oversight to the Office Engineering, Quantity Surveying, and Contract Administration functions. The position will ensure technical accuracy, timely submission of project deliverables, effective coordination between design and site teams, and alignment of engineering, commercial and contractual requirements.
The role will also oversee technical documentation and support management in technical decision-making, tenders, value engineering, contract matters and integrated project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Coordination
Lead and provide direction to the Office Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration functions.
Establish and maintain standardized technical workflows and quality-control processes.
Coordinate effectively between Design, Office Engineering and Project Site teams.
Identify and resolve technical issues, design discrepancies and project interfaces.
Review and approve shop drawings, method statements and material submittals prior to external submission.
Ensure consistency between design intent, shop drawings and as-built documentation.
Quantity Surveying & Cost Control
Supervise the preparation and review of BOQs, material take-offs and cost breakdowns.
Review Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), variations and claims for technical and contractual compliance.
Ensure quantities and cost information are consistent with approved drawings and actual site progress.
Coordinate with Finance and Procurement on cost verification and budget control.
Contract Administration & Documentation
Oversee project correspondence, transmittals, minutes, technical letters and other project documentation.
Ensure technical and commercial documentation is accurate, professional, traceable and compliant with contractual and client requirements.
Maintain effective document-control systems using Odoo or similar platforms.
Support management in contract negotiations, claim defense and communication with clients and consultants.
Process Improvement & Digitalization
Develop and improve workflows for engineering, QS and document-control functions.
Ensure technical and commercial documentation follows company standards and applicable ISO procedures.
Support digitalization initiatives in engineering and document management, including BIM and Odoo integration.
Strategic & Cross-Functional Support
Provide technical input for tenders, value engineering and project planning.
Support Project Management and Business Development teams with technical presentations and documentation.
Promote effective collaboration between Design, Operations, Procurement, Finance and Project Site teams.
Mentor technical staff and promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
Minimum 8–10 years of relevant professional experience in engineering, quantity surveying or technical management, preferably within EPC or large-scale construction projects.
Proven experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams.
Strong practical experience in engineering/design coordination, shop drawing review and technical documentation.
Strong understanding of quantity surveying, BOQs, material take-offs, cost control, IPCs, variations and claims.
Good knowledge of contract administration and contractual compliance.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, with the ability to prepare and review professional technical correspondence.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and working knowledge of Revit/BIM.
Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Sound judgment with the ability to balance design requirements, cost and constructability.
Demonstrated ability to establish and improve technical workflows and processes.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by completing the application form through the link below:
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