Engineering Manager - Riyadh

Company Description

Doka is a global leader in innovative formwork solutions and services across all areas of construction, and a worldwide supplier of comprehensive scaffolding systems for a broad range of applications. With more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 54 countries, Doka provides a high‑performing distribution network that ensures expert advice, customer service and technical support on site, with equipment delivered quickly regardless of project size or complexity. Employing 8,000 people worldwide, Doka is part of the Umdasch Group, a company that has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years and serves as the parent organisation for its directly affiliated divisions, including Doka, umdasch The Store Makers and umdasch Industrial Solutions.

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, covering most of the Arabian Peninsula and home to Islam’s two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. With some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, the Kingdom plays a central role in global energy markets while actively diversifying its economy through ambitious large‑scale development initiatives. The country continues to drive one of the world’s most dynamic construction markets, fueled by landmark giga‑projects such as the Red Sea developments, Qiddiya, and Diriyah Gate. These projects are setting new standards in scale, engineering complexity, sustainability, and digital construction, creating strong demand for advanced formwork, engineering expertise, and innovative on‑site solutions. This environment offers highly attractive opportunities for talent, with Saudi Arabia recently recognised as one of the region’s most attractive employers due to its long‑term investment in infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development.

Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd is the distributor and service provider of Doka products in Saudi Arabia is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team.

Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd. is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work! This prestigious certification reflects our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. Join us and be part of a company that values your growth and well-being.

Job Description

Advanced Formwork Co. Ltd (Doka) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering function in Riyadh. This senior leadership role is responsible for managing and developing high-performing engineering teams, delivering safe, practical, and cost‑effective formwork solutions, and supporting complex projects across the Kingdom. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Engineering Manager will play a critical role in driving technical excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing while working closely with Sales, Project Managers, and site teams. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in formwork engineering with proven people leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader with strong people‑management and customer‑facing capabilities, who is comfortable working in a multicultural Middle East environment. Proficiency in English is essential, and Arabic language skills are considered a strong advantage. The position offers excellent professional growth opportunities within a globally reputed company that values collaboration, performance, technical excellence, and long‑term development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Motivates team and implement economical and practical formwork solutions to meet the team and company objectives
• Provide strong leadership and actively promote knowledge sharing and engineering trainings/development for project team
• Supervise project deadlines/milestones
• Produce, review, and approve formwork designs, material lists, offer drawings, and shop drawings.
• Conduct and review advanced static calculations and structural verifications.
• Ensure formwork solutions are safe, practical, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical guidance and resolution for complex engineering and site issues
• Supervise engineering deliverables to meet project deadlines and milestones.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Teams, and Formwork Instructors on technical issues.
• Assist the Sales Team with technical input, client presentations, and site support.
• Lead customer interactions (meetings, workshops, and site visits) to communicate engineering proposals, clarify requirements, and deliver technical presentations.
• Provide strong leadership and actively promotes engineering trainings/development for engineering staff
• Coordinate engineering resource allocation with the Head of Engineering – Country.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, engineering procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor compliance with contractual, statutory, and safety requirements.
• Ensure consistent application of engineering best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in the formwork engineering industry, preferably within Saudi Arabia / Middle East.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and multi-project environments
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar managerial positions, including leading an engineering function (e.g., Engineering Head) in the formwork field.
• Strong knowledge of formwork systems and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software (2D & 3D) and project management tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel as per business requirements.

Additional Information

Your Benefits will be:

• Dynamic working environment where teamwork, innovation, and personal development are valued.
• Training and continuous development of employees to maintain a high level of expertise and competitiveness, as well as opportunities for advancement