Job Title
Project Leader Engineering Steelwork
Job Description
Position Summary
The Project Lead Engineer – Steelworks (BHS Platforms & Walkways) is responsible for leading and coordinating all engineering activities related to the design, optimization, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of steel structures supporting baggage handling systems (BHS), including platforms, walkways, access structures, and associated steelwork components.
The Project Lead Engineer drives the technical execution of projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, schedules, budgets, and safety regulations. Acting as the technical focal point for steelworks, this role serves as the communication bridge between customers, project management, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities & Key Tasks
Project Execution
Lead the engineering and technical delivery of steelworks packages, including BHS platforms, walkways, support structures, stairways, handrails, and related components.
Manage projects from detailed design through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and final customer handover.
Ensure structural designs meet operational, safety, maintenance, and accessibility requirements.
Oversee the integration of steelworks with baggage handling equipment, electrical systems, controls, architecture, and civil interfaces.
Support constructability reviews and ensure practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
Ensure technical compliance with project specifications, local regulations, airport standards, and applicable international design codes.
Engineering Leadership
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams involved in structural, mechanical, electrical, and installation activities.
Act as the technical authority for all steelworks engineering matters throughout the project lifecycle.
Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, drawings, models, and technical documentation.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineers, designers, and project team members.
Drive engineering excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement within the project team.
Project Planning & Coordination
Develop and maintain engineering execution plans, schedules, and deliverable tracking for steelworks activities.
Coordinate engineering interfaces with Project Managers, Site Managers, Design Teams, Fabricators, and Subcontractors.
Monitor engineering progress and proactively identify and mitigate technical risks.
Collaborate closely with procurement, construction, commissioning, and customer teams to ensure alignment and seamless project execution.
Support site activities and provide technical resolutions during fabrication and installation phases.
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare and manage technical specifications, design reports, calculations, engineering procedures, and installation documentation.
Ensure all engineering records and project documentation are accurately maintained and archived.
Support preparation of method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), risk assessments, and quality documentation.
Provide regular progress updates, technical status reports, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to Project Management and Engineering Management.
Budget, Quality & Safety
Monitor engineering budgets, resource utilization, and productivity targets.
Support project cost control by identifying optimization opportunities and managing scope changes.
Ensure compliance with company quality standards and project quality requirements.
Conduct design risk assessments and support health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives throughout the engineering phase.
Promote a strong safety culture in both design and site execution activities.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,…