Engineering Manager - Horticultural

Job description / Role

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WSP Middle East are currently looking for a Horticultural Engineering Manager to join a major project in NEOM, Saudi Arabia.

Your new role, what's involved?
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, technicians, and horticultural specialists.
* Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
* Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting professional growth and development opportunities for team members.
* Coordinate workload distribution, resource allocation, and project assignments within the team.
* Oversee the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of horticultural systems, facilities, and projects.
* Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project goals and client requirements.
* Develop project schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
* Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve issues, and make data-driven decisions to optimize project outcomes.
* Provide technical expertise in horticultural engineering, including the design, installation, and optimization of horticultural systems.
* Review and approve design plans, specifications, and calculations to ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
* Collaborate with horticulturists, agronomists, and other stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable horticultural solutions.
* Ensure that horticultural designs meet quality, productivity, and environmental sustainability goals.
* Technology Implementation and Innovation:
* Stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies in horticultural engineering.
* Evaluate and implement new technologies and automation systems to improve horticultural operations and efficiencies.
* Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and cost optimizations in horticultural engineering practices.
* Collaborate with research and development teams to explore and implement cutting-edge techniques and technologies.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, project managers, horticulturalists, and vendors, to understand requirements, address concerns, and ensure successful project outcomes.
* Communicate project progress, technical issues, and recommendations effectively to stakeholders at various levels.
* Foster strong relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors, ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to project specifications and timelines.
* Establish and enforce quality control processes and standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality horticultural systems and facilities.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and environmental sustainability practices.
* Conduct periodic audits, inspections, and testing to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and sustainability of horticultural operations.
* Develop and manage project budgets, including cost estimation, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
* Optimize resource allocation, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to maximize project efficiency.
* Monitor project expenses, control costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or productivity.

Requirements

We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* Bachelor's or master's degree in Horticultural Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
* 15+ years of post-qualification experience
* Extensive experience in horticultural engineering, including the design, development, and maintenance of horticultural systems and facilities.
* Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams and projects.

What's in it for you?

What if we can?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.