Technical Governance Manager

Job Duties

· Contribute to the delivery of Company’s vision and strategy and objectives

· Develop and implement technical governance policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements

· Lead and facilitate training programs to increase awareness and understanding of technical governance requirements among employees

· Ensure the knowledge of the industry and the development of new standards and services we deliver to our customers is shared and understood by the team

· Lead the representation of the Company on the segment's relevant technical committees and trade associations in support of the technical strategy for the segment.

· Lead the technical understanding of where we may need to invest (capital and colleagues) in order to execute identified opportunities and priorities.

· Identify from a technical leadership perspective what commercial activities including business development/marketing and training initiatives are needed

· Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement in technical governance practices

· Provide guidance and support to the team on technical governance-related matters, including quality management systems, accreditation, certification, and inspection processes.

· Lead technical product sector review meetings that will involve team members across divisions, in order to share technical competence, and knowledge and contribute to the development of the segment strategy

· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technical governance processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, operations, and compliance, to ensure consistent adherence to technical governance standards.

· Comply with all company policies, procedures and processes

Job Requirements:

· In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry

· Strong understanding of quality management systems, accreditation processes, and inspection and certification procedures.

· Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory frameworks in the TIC industry

· Chartered Engineer in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

· Degree/Masters or Equivalent in Civil Engineering or Materials science

· 5+ years in civil engineering within consultancy/engineering practice

· Travel between SEA and Middle East

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills to address technical governance challenges effectively

· Proficient in using relevant technology tools and software for technical governance and quality assurance.

· Active affiliation with appropriate networks and organisations and ongoing continuous professional development (CPD)

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and external stakeholders

· Leadership abilities to guide and motivate teams towards achieving technical governance objectives.