Head of Department - Transport Sector

Randstad Middle East is working with a leading infrastructure development and finance company in order to fill a number of key positions within their successful, expanding Transport Division. The organisation is involved with the development of large scale infrastructure BOOT schemes (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer) across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. A Head of Department is required to join the Transport sector. Reporting to the Divisional Director the Head of Department will be responsible for setting business goals and objectives in line with board directions and for mentoring middle management in meeting their targets. You will be expected to independently generate project leads through your existing relationships.

Candidates will hold a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA (Finance / Construction Management preferred) and will have around 15 – 20 years experience working with an international Engineering Consultants or Project Management Firm on major Infrastructure projects and ideally BOOT Schemes. Working across the international region (Middle East, Africa and Asia), candidates should be prepared to travel. Our client offers an opportunity for professionals to hone their skills and shape their career. They provide various platforms for developing multiple skills, exposure to international best practices backed with appropriate training and development inputs for employees to excel.

About The Company

Over 30 years of local industry experience. New name, proven expertise
In 2009, recruitment leaders Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT), Hill McGlynn and Ma Foi integrated under the Randstad brand to form Randstad Middle East. Experience and local knowledge are essential commodities within the Middle East region, so it made perfect sense to combine 30 years’ recruitment experience in the Gulf, providing a larger, more streamlined service to our clients and candidates. As well as having the largest geographical footprint of any recruiter, Randstad is the world’s largest specialist recruitment provider, employing over 28,000 members of staff and helping over 2.5 million people find work every year. With an enviable reputation worldwide, we have an established and respected presence in the Middle East, and are the preferred choice for specialist staffing solutions in more customary and emerging markets across the entire region. Our Sectors: • Accounting & Finance
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