Deputy Head of Discipline

Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is a trusted provider of high-quality engineering and project services. We have been present in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for over 15 years.

Operating from our regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi City and with an own office in Navi Mumbai, India, we support a wide range of operations across the region. Specializing in the Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, and Renewable Energy industries, as well as Industrial Infrastructure such as Buildings and Structures, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications, we serve clients throughout the UAE and the Arabian Gulf.

Our strong track record in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence. With a parent company boasting more than 80 years of engineering expertise, we are proud to bring Nordic engineering heritage to the region blending cutting-edge technology with a longstanding tradition of quality and reliability.

We are now looking for Deputy HOD - Civil & Structural to execute projects and support bids in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The Deputy HOD - Civil & Structural reports to the Head of Discipline - Civil & Structural.

Under policy direction from the Head of Discipline, plans, organizes, integrates, directs, manages, evaluates, and reviews the activities, execution, and deliverables of the Civil and Structural Engineering Discipline; directs and manages the development of short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the Strategic Plan and annual business plan.

Oversees and directs activities of the Civil and Structural Engineering Discipline including short- and long-term planning and the development and administration of discipline policies and procedures. Provides highly complex assistance to the Head of Discipline in a variety of administrative, coordinative, and analytical capacities.

• Deputize for the Head of Discipline in their absence, managing all aspects of civil and structural engineering discipline.

• Support the Head of Discipline to lead, inspire, support and develop the team to deliver high quality deliverables to the highest professional standards, and provide culture where staff can thrive.

• Support the Head of Discipline, taking leadership roles in some areas of management of civil and structural discipline which could include communications, planning, execution, and effectively managing finance/ budgets.

• As part of the management team, you will be part of shaping operational direction of the project execution and develop or implement improvement plans and strategies.

• Aside from your Deputy Head of Discipline role, you will act as Lead Engineer in projects and interact with the project engineering manager for solving technical problems arising during project development.

• Provide Effective Leadership

  • Provide inspiring leadership to the team, guided by the implementation of our vision, mission and values into project execution.

  • Deputize for the Head of Discipline in their absence.

  • Accept responsibility and be accountable for day-to-day activities, provide an example for others, create an open, positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture.

  • Develop effective relationships with management, employees, and clients.

• Executional Improvement and Quality Assurance

  • Support the development and implementation of plans to improve discipline execution.

  • Encourage all team members to share ideas and ensure regular open dialogue.

  • Participate in development and implementation of efficient, accurate and appropriate quality assurance, and monitoring control measures and practices.

• Operational Management

  • Supports the Head of Discipline in managing projects execution and resource allocation ensuring that they are provided within schedule, to the agreed specification and quality, and within allocated project budget.

  • Support the Head of Discipline with the responsibility for health and safety, ensuring services are delivered using safe systems of work and do not endanger the health and safety or welfare of anyone.

• People Management

  • Supports the Head of Discipline in recruitment, retention, support, and development of team within the allocated budget and ensuring staff levels are maintained and properly allocated as per project requirements. This includes formal and informal learning, training, and development and promoting the company mission and vision.

  • Supports the Head of Discipline in implementation of team development proc