Engineering Manager - Formwork, Riyadh

About the role

Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd, the distributor and service provider of Doka products in Saudi Arabia, is recruiting an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its Engineering function in Riyadh. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the role manages and develops engineering teams, delivers safe, practical and cost-effective formwork solutions and supports complex projects across the Kingdom. It suits a senior engineering leader with strong people-management and customer-facing skills, comfortable in a multicultural Middle East environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate engineering teams across multiple projects, and promote knowledge sharing and training and development.
• Produce, review and approve formwork designs, material lists, offer drawings and shop drawings, and supervise engineering deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Conduct and review advanced static calculations and structural verifications, ensuring solutions are safe, practical and cost-effective.
• Resolve complex engineering and site issues and coordinate with Project Managers, Site Teams and Formwork Instructors.
• Support the Sales Team with technical input, client presentations and site support, and lead meetings, workshops and site visits.
• Allocate engineering resources with the Head of Engineering, ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, and monitor compliance with contractual, statutory and safety requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in formwork engineering, preferably in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
• At least 5 years in similar managerial positions, including leading an engineering function (e.g. Engineering Head).
• Strong knowledge of formwork systems and engineering principles.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD software (2D and 3D) and project management tools.
• Leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• English proficiency is essential; Arabic is a strong advantage.

What we offer

• A dynamic working environment that values teamwork, innovation and personal development.
• Training and continuous development, with opportunities for advancement.