Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Infrastructure & Logistics

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (minimum Second Class Upper) in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
  
• A Master's degree (MBA or MSc in Engineering Management, Infrastructure, or related field) is strongly preferred.
  
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or FIDIC are an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in infrastructure, engineering, logistics, or project management roles.
  
• A good understanding of financial analysis
  
• Prior experience supporting senior executives and/or working in the maritime industry is highly desirable.
  

• Conduct in-depth technical research, feasibility analysis, and due diligence on infrastructure and logistics projects, presenting findings with clear recommendations to the MD.
  
• Prepare high-quality technical briefs, executive presentations, board papers, and position documents on behalf of the MD for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Monitor and track the progress of key infrastructure and logistics projects, highlighting risks, delays, and performance variances, and recommending corrective actions.
  
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to obtain status updates and ensure alignment with the MD's strategic directives.
  
• Review engineering and technical reports, contracts, and design documents to ensure they meet organizational standards and regulatory requirements before MD sign-off.
  
• Coordinate and facilitate technical meetings, workshops, and site visits; prepare minutes, action logs, and follow-up reports ensuring timely closure of all action items.
  
• Analyse operational data, KPIs, and financial metrics across infrastructure and logistics assets, identifying trends and presenting insights to support decision-making.
  
• Manage the MD's technical correspondence, ensuring timely and accurate responses to technical queries from government agencies, partners, and business units.
  
• Support the development, review, and implementation of policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and governance frameworks for the division.
  
• Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the MD, ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes align with strategic priorities.
  
• Maintain a dynamic database of infrastructure assets, project portfolios, vendor performance records, and regulatory submissions.
  
• Act as a point of contact between the MD's office business units and technical teams, fostering clear communication, accountability, and seamless information flow.