Advisor - Project Engineering (SMP)

ROLE OVERVIEW

To be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the NEOM Waste Management Strategy objectives by managing the execution of specific projects, work plans, feasibility and technical studies etc in line with agreed cost, time and quality parameters.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

· Autonomous role across projects under the job holder’s control

· Visibility with internal and external stakeholders as well as shared service functions.

· Full compliance responsibility for all projects under the Job Holder’s control (Safety, Health, Environmental, Regulatory) working with the department’s compliance team.

· Full cost tracking responsibility for all projects under Job Holder’s control

· Part of the RWM technical development team assisting in providing leadership and strategy to existing and new projects for internal and external stakeholders.

· Mentoring / development of more junior engineers Key Accountabilities & Activities

· Responsible for managing or assisting in the management of key projects for the RWM department in accordance with departmental and NEOM wide procedures and project management systems.

· Providing technical and project management support to the operation of the department’s facilities.

· Liaison with internal and external clients to define project parameters and deliverables, managing change and variation as necessary.

· Responsible for the accurate and timely formulation and submission of scope of work, project plans, internal approval documentation and financial applications for designated projects. Tracking approvals progress to final sign off.

· Manage or collaborate with shared service teams on the Engineering, Procurement and Contract stages of each project under the job holder’s control.

· Ensure that the requisite licenses, permits, consents and other legal agreements are obtained and maintained to meet ongoing development and changing needs of designated projects/sites.

· Manage or oversee the delivery of the site element of projects under the job holder’s control with internal shared services or the project team as required.

· Accurately report on progress and development of the projects reporting of variances and non- conformities as required to the client, technical or regulatory departments or outside bodies as appropriate and provide solutions to secure delivery of approved project objective.

· To effectively monitor, manage, control and report on project spend for designated projects/sites on a continuous basis. Ensuring project spend is within agreed financial model & authorisation limits.

· Ensure that projects are undertaken in accordance with relevant HSE Legislation and NEOM Standards

· Provide professional technical advice to teams and the wider NEOM as necessary.

· Providing mentoring, guidance and development for more junior engineers to help develop key talent for the future.

· You must remain aware at all times of your responsibilities for your own Health and Safety, for the Health and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control. You must ensure that at all times the correct PPE is worn. Please refer to the HSE Policy for further details on your specific responsibilities.

· You must adhere to all NEOM Policies & Procedures (including but not limited to) those specified in the Employment Handbook, HSE Policy, Incident reporting procedures and any financial/accounting systems.

· Apart from the duties summarised in your Role Profile, the company reserve the right to include other reasonable duties which are part of, and incidental to, this type of work.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Minimum of ten years’ experience in a project engineer or project management role within a relevant engineering / waste management discipline

· Track record of delivery of projects to cost, quality and time parameters in waste management or related engineering field.

· Experience in dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels including, clients, contractors, department heads and external regulatory bodies.

· Project engineering or management of Waste Management Facilities and associated technologies including landfill development, materials recycling facilities, anaerobic digestion, etc

· Extensive knowledge of the design / project engineering of waste management assets / facilities (landfill, waste transfer, material sorting, treatment etc)

· Extensive Knowledge of the project procurement process and associated administration (, i.e. FIDIC, ICE, NEC & IChemE forms of Contract).

· Good Knowledge of the urban planning and environmental permitting regime.

· Good Knowledge HSE legislation and requirements (inc CDM Regulations).

· Extensive knowledge of waste management process engineering Desirable

· Knowledge of project delivery and systems in the GCC Skills

· Financially astute with good project finance, management and analytical skills

· Practical, innovative and entrepreneurial

· Energetic, self-motivated with the ability to work to deadlines and constantly juggle priorities.

· Well organised and logical thinker with good site level project management skills.

· Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.

· Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.

· Calm under pressure with strong personal resilience.

· Excellent English language skills (verbal and written) and a strong communicator with ability to present confidently to small and large groups.

· Good mentoring / coaching / teaching skills

· Good ICT skills including MSOffice, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, AutoCAD packages

· Experience of working on projects in the GCC or similar

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Relevant Science Based Subject (e.g. civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, etc.)

· Recognised Safety Management Training

· Full Driving Licence

Preferred

· NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

· Relevant Master’s degree

· Professional membership of relevant Institute i.e. Saudi Council of Engineers, Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Management Professional (PMP)

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