# Technical Principal — SJ Group

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4416097443-technical-principal
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 35,000 to 55,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-07
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/technical-principal-at-sj-group-4416097443?_l=en

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## Description

Key Accountabilities

• Build SJ/SMEC’s reputation as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality and project delivery;

• Provide technical risk (and opportunity) governance to both proposals and projects to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality (e.g. as Proposal/Project Director);

• Support management to provide technical leadership to employees to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development of technical staff;

• Support management to achieve sustainable growth of the business through targeted client relationship management (CRM) and business development (BD) activity.

Experience

Atleast 20+ years of Professional Industry Experience

• Established international industry profile, recognised as a leader in Ports and Maritime;

• Sought out at industry forums.

Has The Demonstrated Ability To Consistently

• Provide key technical expertise across a broad range of high profile projects;

• Manage risk on substantial projects;

• Apply safety in design practices and processes;

• Deliver best client outcomes which have resulted in cost savings;

• Establish and maintain client relationships;

• Bring in new business through business development activities;

• Building technical capability of others;

• Provide expert advice and undertake key high level and complex technical tasks with a high degree of independence across a broad range of medium to large projects;

• Successfully monitor and manage the scope and risk of multiple complex and varying size projects and apply business systems;

• Prepare high level complex technical reports and prepare successful proposals on medium to large projects;

• Utilise excellent time management skills with the ability to efficiently plan workloads and meet deadlines;

• Effectively work across a variety of projects continuously learning and applying new skills and knowledge quickly and efficiently;

• Effectively manage client relationships and expectations

• Provide leadership, supervision and coaching to other staff;

• Effectively engage key stakeholders to result in superior project outcomes which meet or exceed client expectations.

Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated leadership ability;

• High level technical knowledge;

• Business planning, budgeting and commercial acumen;

• High level consulting and client management skills;

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• Proven high level project management skills;

• An understanding of the business / organisation / marketing context of business solutions;

• High level of client service orientation;

• Good national and international industry awareness and market knowledge;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment;

• Skilled in managing a co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment;

• Ability to source and apply new knowledge including industry information and key talent;

• Highly skilled in managing competing priorities and working under pressure;

• Computer literacy with proficiency in a variety of relevant computer programs;

• Sound understanding of SMEC's organisational capability and how to access it;

• Aware of SMEC Business Systems in particular:

• Project Management

• WHS Management

• High level application of CRM principals.

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## Requirements

Experience: At least 20+ years of professional industry experience. Established international industry profile, recognised as a leader in Ports and Maritime. Demonstrated ability to provide key technical expertise across a broad range of high profile projects; manage risk on substantial projects; apply safety in design practices; deliver cost-saving client outcomes; establish and maintain client relationships; bring in new business through business development; build technical capability of others; provide expert advice on high level and complex technical tasks across a broad range of medium to large projects; monitor and manage scope and risk of multiple complex projects; prepare high level complex technical reports and successful proposals; manage workloads and deadlines; engage stakeholders for superior outcomes; provide leadership and coaching to staff.

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