Job Description

The Senior Manager – Programme Compliance will be responsible for engineering and compliance governance of all capital‑expenditure construction projects within the Ports Cluster. Reporting to the VP of Ports & Maritime Programme Development, you will ensure that projects meet regulatory, safety, quality and contractual standards from concept through to final handover and close‑out, while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a centre of technical excellence which provides solutions that are safe and sustainable, cost effective, fit for purpose, commercially satisfying and innovative ensuring to be aligned with the Group’s governance and strategic goals. 

  • Provide engineering advice and guidance to the division and the Ports Cluster with regards to ports and maritime programmes.

  • Manage the production of ports and maritime technical reports and documents for both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Supervise and approve the development of technical requirements for ports and maritime engineering studies, construction and performance specifications, design standards procedures and other technical documents.

  • Manage the development of initial preconceptual engineering schemes for potential future ports and maritime projects.

  • Evaluate key ports and maritime risks, resolve issues with the relevant parties and develop mitigation plans to ensure engineering projects success. 

People Management Responsibilities

  • Supervise the work of multiple engineering teams and the appointed consultants and contractors and provide concise instructions to the wider portfolio teams.

  • Ensure the effective allocation of work across resources and planning future resource requirements effectively to meet project requirements.

  • Coordinate technical requirements with project stakeholders, end users and authorities for successful project implementation. 

  • Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including clusters and potential customers. 

Strategic Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with other senior management, suppliers, consultants, and contractors.

  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of departmental standards and procedures.

Identify future digital trends and practices associated with the delivery of the portfolio and supervising the implementation of new technologies and practices.

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field. Masters degree is a plus

Language Skills:

  • Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage

Years of Experience:

  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in a similar role

Nature of Experience:

  • Proven experience in engineering and construction projects.

  • Experience in engineering senior managerial position.

  • Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

  • Extensive experience in the field of ports and maritime development. 

  • Preferably have work in both construction and consultancy organisations

Job Details

Role Level: Executive-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi
Company Website: http://www.adportsgroup.com Job Function: Legal & Compliance
Company Industry/
Sector:
Transportation Logistics Supply Chain and Storage

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Job Snapshot

Work TypeFull-Time
Role LevelExecutive-Level
Job FunctionLegal & Compliance
CityAbu Dhabi
IndustryTransportation Logistics Supply Chain and Storage
Posted05 Nov 2026
Job ID2611-4856-687
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