Head Senior Engineer at Mecer Consulting Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and supervision for the Engineering Department.
• Lead, mentor, motivate, and manage engineering teams to achieve departmental objectives.
• Oversee engineering projects from planning and design through execution and completion.
• Review and ensure the quality, accuracy, and compliance of engineering designs, plans, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and professional advice on complex engineering matters.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, plans, processes, and performance objectives.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, manpower, equipment, and other operational requirements effectively.
• Monitor project progress, timelines, costs, quality, and performance against established targets.
• Identify engineering risks and develop appropriate solutions to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, regulations, safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with management and other departments to align engineering activities with overall business objectives.
• Make timely and informed technical, operational, and managerial decisions.
• Establish performance standards and conduct regular assessments of engineering team members.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, efficiency, and professional development within the Engineering Department.
• Prepare and present engineering reports, project updates, recommendations, and performance reports to senior management.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Drive accountability and ensure the Engineering Department consistently meets its targets and deliverables.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Engineering project delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Quality and technical accuracy of engineering outputs.
• Engineering Department productivity and performance.
• Effective utilization and management of departmental resources.
• Team development, productivity, and employee performance.
• Compliance with engineering, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Client and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Successful implementation of engineering strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Must be COREN Certified/Registered.
• Minimum of 12–15 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proven experience in a senior engineering, management, or departmental leadership role.
• Must not be more than 47 years old.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong engineering and industry expertise.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent managerial and people-management capabilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and business awareness.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong resource and performance management capabilities.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Ability to provide clear direction and hold teams accountable for results.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, composure, and sound judgment.