Director - Engineering Management

Overview
Position Director – Engineering Management
Job Code
Reports to Head of Engineering, THE LINE
Direct Reports EM team (see org chart – will change over time)
Division THE LINE, Design Department Engineering

Role Purpose
Working as part of a single LINE organization to be accountable for the successful delivery of the Engineering Design and Construction of the Projects (excluding the Special Projects) which are part of THE LINE region. THE LINE region contains a variety of projects in a 9,500km2 land area, including the initial Hidden Marina Mirror Line phase 1 modules, the Landscapes of THE LINE, three ‘special projects’ and the NEOM International Airport (NIA). This role is excludes the three ‘Special Projects’ but covers all of the other projects and will have dual reporting lines as part of the Project teams and as part of the Engineering team within the LINE Design.

Key Accountabilities & Activities
Key Accountabilities

• Successful delivery of the Engineering Design and Construction scope for the Projects in a manner that supports the successful delivery of the project goals in terms of budget, schedule, quality and sustainability.
• Being part of the team accountable for delivering the multi-disciplinary engineering for THE LINE region.
• Leading a team accountable for managing the delivery (by others) of the Design and Construction of the Engineering systems related to the Projects whilst maintaining the iconic nature of the architecture.
• Overall accountability for the success delivery of the Projects engineering as well as meeting the other agreed project KPIs (time, cost and quality).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive Engineering strategy aligned with the Project delivery strategy
• Develop implementation plans for Engineering design and construction of the Projects that consider project-specific requirements, timelines, and budgets. Align plans with the overarching mission and objectives, ensuring a clear roadmap for achieving our goals. Plans to be developed with the Project leadership (design and project management).
• Utilize industry knowledge and network to source opportunities for the Engineering design and construction of the Projects.
• Evaluate and select technologies that align with our goals and can be seamlessly integrated into the projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and direction to ensure the successful execution of the strategy for successful delivery of the Design and Construction of the Engineering systems of the Projects.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions to overcome obstacles to ensure successful project execution.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of the Engineering Design and Construction on project timelines, costs, and environmental footprint. Regularly monitor and report on progress to leadership.
• Leverage knowledge of latest advancements and trends in Engineering to inform decision-making.
• Work with the project Design leadership to deliver excellent Engineering systems that support the over-arching project objectives including the quality, time and cost objectives set.