Project Engineer (Waste Management)

ROLE PURPOSE:

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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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 licences, 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.

Good knowledge of project engineering and management in a construction environment

• Good 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).

Desirable

• Good knowledge of waste management process engineering

• Knowledge of project delivery and systems in the GCC

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.

Essential

• Minimum of five to seven years’ experience in a project engineer or project management role within a

relevant engineering 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.

Desirable

• Project engineering or management of Waste Management Facilities and associated technologies

(materials recycling facilities, gasification, anaerobic digestion, landfill etc).

• Experience of working on projects in the GCC or similar

Essential

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g. civil, mechanical, chemical or electrical)

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

• Full Driving License

Desirable

• Relevant Master’s degree

• Professional membership of relevant Institute i.e. Saudi Council of Engineers, Professional Engineer

(PE) and Project Management Professional (PMP)