Senior Project Technician MEA

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With more than 180 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employs 9,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

As a customer-focused organisation, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry.

Headquartered in Dubai, the Doka Middle East & Africa region team serves as the central hub for critical functions including sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, HR, product management, and procurement. Established to provide a versatile network of products, systems, and expertise, Doka MEA oversees some of the world's fastest-growing economies, which positions Doka as an ideal partner for diverse projects, from major infrastructure developments like metro systems, bridges, and tunnels to residential housing projects.

As a valued member of our engineering team, you will be based in our Egypt office in Cairo working on projects across Middle East and Africa.

Job Description

Doka MEA is currently looking to recruit a career driven
Senior Project Technician MEA
to join its versatile team in Cairo, Egypt. If you are passionate about your work, have an inner drive to succeed and a desire to learn and grow from your experience, this could be the perfect next challenge for you.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering MEA, this position requires an enthusiastic individual who is capable of managing multiple projects and has extensive experience in formwork design.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple projects and engineering teams in collaboration with engineers and designers
• Providing strong leadership while actively promoting knowledge sharing and engineering training and development for the project team
• Analyzing structural drawings provided by clients
• Implementing formwork solutions in accordance with project requirements
• Performing special formwork designs using AutoCAD and Revit
• Creating formwork designs for client presentations
• Proposing the most economical and technically sound solutions
• Conducting basic static calculations and advanced structural analyses
• Producing material lists, offer drawings, and shop drawings
• Assisting Sales Engineers with site visits and client presentations
• Coordinating the timely delivery of shop drawings as per instructions
• Collaborating with clients to resolve technical issues
• Ensuring effective coordination with other stakeholders and departments
• Considering material availability during the design stage
• Coordinating the availability of the project team with the HoE region

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Technical Engineering and/or equivalent education
• Minimum five years of experience in formwork engineering (and statics)
• Knowledge of Doka Formwork Systems will be an advantage
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; working experience with BIM models in Revit & Inventor is an added advantage
• Strong analytical skills and technical proficiency
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Thorough understanding of our business model and cross-functional collaboration
• Good team player with attention to detail and a feel for economic matters
• Great adaptability; is open to change and can manage it
• Strong communication skills with conciseness and clarity when communicating with multiple stakeholders, e.g., clients
• Ability to make decisions, take responsibility, delegate, and deliver presentations
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage a project and its internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel and be mobile