Responsible for leading and managing the MPD Technical and Engineering section and function in all technical aspects of major projects, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, agreed standards, financial targets and best practices. The role provides technical governance, drives innovation and ensures operational excellence across the project portfolio.
About the role
- Establish technical and engineering strategy aligned with the organisation’s business goals, with a focus on environment, sustainability, value and excellence.
- Foster innovation and continuous improvement by identifying and delivering engineering projects that benefit the business, MPD and stakeholders.
- Ensure major projects align with the Airport Master Plan, Development Plan and Capital Investment Programme.
- Oversee engineering support from project initiation through commissioning and handover.
- Oversee the design, development and implementation of technical and engineering solutions using best-practice methods, systems and standards.
- Lead engineering business cases with stakeholders and Finance.
- Drive adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Lead technical and engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Ensure engineering systems and tools support effective project delivery and governance.
- Govern technical inputs to portfolio, programme and project management and support QR Group companies and departments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, standards and safety guidelines.
- Track and measure the performance of consultants, PM/CMs and contractors.
- Review project documents including letters, plans, reports, diagrams and process maps.
- Identify and mitigate risks to project technical infrastructure and operations.
- Apply engineering best practices, risk management and Safety Management Plans throughout the project life cycle.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the airport in strategic matters and stay informed about industry trends.
- Chair stakeholder meetings and adjust projects based on constraints, performance analysis and operational needs.
- Optimise resource allocation and ensure technical support is delivered within time, budget and scope.
- Advise on and participate in recruitment for the Technical and Engineering Section.
- Contribute to MPD budgets for technology investment and resource training.
- Establish a high-performing team through mentorship, coaching and training.
- Delegate project tasks based on employees’ strengths, skills and experience.
- Perform other department duties related to the position as directed by the Head of Department.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 10+ years of job-related experience.
- Recognised degree in Engineering, such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline.
- Registered Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
- Minimum 20 years of formal engineering training and experience in large or complex projects.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in large international airport projects exceeding 20 MAP; operational airport experience is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of site experience.
- Seven to ten years in senior management roles leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Knowledge of engineering design, planning, detailing, materials, systems, trade practices and building construction, with specialisation in Structural and/or Airfield Engineering.
- Proven stakeholder-management experience.
- Knowledge of engineering governance, assurance, regulations and statutory requirements.
- Proven budget, risk and performance accountability.