Job Description

Company Description

IOTA Group supports its clients in delivering major international projects across the energy, nuclear, mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

For a major uranium mining project in Namibia, we are currently looking for an experienced Engineering Manager

Job Description

For a major uranium mining project in Namibia, we are looking for a Engineering Manager.

Based between Swakopmund and the Trekkopje site, you will report to the Project Director. You will lead and coordinate all engineering activities produced by the EPCM Contractor, ensuring they are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with the approved Project Design Basis, applicable regulations and project objectives.

• Lead and manage the multidisciplinary engineering team (process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation and other disciplines).
• Act as the Owner's Engineering Authority for the Project and ensure the technical integrity of all engineering deliverables.
• Manage engineering activities performed by EPCM contractors, EPC contractors, consultants and specialist engineering service providers.
• Ensure effective integration of engineering activities across all disciplines and project workstreams.
• Establish and maintain engineering governance, technical assurance and engineering management processes.
• Manage technical interfaces and battery limits between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and HSE functions.
• Ensure design development remains aligned with project objectives related to safety, operability, maintainability, cost, schedule and performance.
• Plan, coordinate and record engineering reviews, model reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability, operability & maintainability, value engineering and technical assurance activities.
• Manage the project technical configuration, with special attention to a robust and rigorous change management process.
• Support procurement activities through technical reviews, equipment selection, bid evaluations and vendor management.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, performance testing and project handover (field engineering).
• Ensure proper management of engineering documentation, project data and digital engineering systems.
• Assess the design performance of the EPCM in terms of schedule and cost: review and approve physical and financial progress based on a proper set of KPIs.
• Assess contractual exposure and propose mitigations and strategies to counterbalance potential design-related claims from the EPCM contractor.
• Promote continuous improvement, engineering excellence and development of engineering personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and manage the multidisciplinary engineering team (process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation and other disciplines).
• Act as the Owner's Engineering Authority for the Project and ensure the technical integrity of all engineering deliverables.
• Manage engineering activities performed by EPCM contractors, EPC contractors, consultants and specialist engineering service providers.
• Ensure effective integration of engineering activities across all disciplines and project workstreams.
• Establish and maintain engineering governance, technical assurance and engineering management processes.
• Manage technical interfaces and battery limits between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and HSE functions.
• Ensure design development remains aligned with project objectives related to safety, operability, maintainability, cost, schedule and performance.
• Plan, coordinate and record engineering reviews, model reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability, operability & maintainability, value engineering and technical assurance activities.
• Manage the project technical configuration, with special attention to a robust and rigorous change management process.
• Support procurement activities through technical reviews, equipment selection, bid evaluations and vendor management.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, performance testing and project handover (field engineering).
• Ensure proper management of engineering documentation, project data and digital engineering systems.
• Assess the design performance of the EPCM in terms of schedule and cost: review and approve physical and financial progress based on a proper set of KPIs.
• Assess contractual exposure and propose mitigations and strategies to counterbalance potential design-related claims from the EPCM contractor.
• Promote continuous improvement, engineering excellence and development of engineering personnel throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Background

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Process, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Mining or related discipline); professional registration with a recognized engineering institution would be an advantage.
• Proven track record of 15+ years of engineering experience, including at least 7 years in engineering management or leadership roles on major EPC/EPCM mining, mineral processing, energy or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience covering the complete project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and detailed design through procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up and handover to operations.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and overseeing engineering performed by EPCM contractors, EPC contractors and specialist consultants; experience in owner's teams and major greenfield capital projects is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design for mining and mineral processing facilities.
• Strong understanding of international engineering codes, standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Expertise in Design Basis development, design reviews, technical assurance and engineering governance.
• Strong knowledge of engineering risk management, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and process safety methodologies; certification or demonstrated experience in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL assessments and Process Safety Management is highly desirable.
• Experience with configuration management, technical change management and design control processes.
• Knowledge of engineering information management systems, document management and digital engineering platforms.
• Experience in 3D model reviews, constructability reviews, operability reviews and value engineering studies.
• Understanding of project controls, engineering budgets, forecasting, progress measurement and scheduling.
• Good understanding of procurement support activities, including technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews and supplier technical management.
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning, start-up and operational readiness activities.
• Knowledge of Namibian regulations and experience in uranium, nuclear or radiologically controlled facilities would be a significant advantage.
• Additional qualifications in Project Management, Engineering Management or Process Safety would be beneficial.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong multicultural awareness and ability to work effectively within international and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining focus on safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage complex technical and organizational challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and executive presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary and geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Strong decision-making capability within complex technical environments.
• Ability to challenge technical solutions while maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery drivers.
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop engineering personnel.

Language Requirements

• Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory.
• French language skills would be advantageous
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

Additional Information

• Location: Swakopmund and Trekkopje site, Namibia
• Duration: Assignment potentially running until 31 December 2027
• Starting date: asap

Ready to contribute to a major international uranium mining project in Namibia?

Apply now with your detailed CV in English or French.