Manager Internal Audit - Engineering

Overview

Manager Internal Audit - Engineering,

*Internal Audit Planning & Risk Assessment*

• Support the development and prioritization of the annual risk-based audit plan, focusing on high-risk and strategically significant areas across Land Estates and infrastructure operations
• Contribute to enterprise risk assessment activities by identifying emerging and existing risks across project and infrastructure portfolios
• Perform audit scoping and risk analysis, defining key risk areas and audit approach for assigned engagements
• *Audit Execution – Project & Engineering Reviews*
• Execute risk-based internal audit engagements in line with Internal Audit methodology, covering project tendering, procurement, contract management, project execution, QHSE, and close-out activities
• Perform technical and financial reviews, including cost benchmarking of tenders, preliminaries, prolongation costs, variations, liquidated damages, and final accounts
• Evaluate compliance with contract conditions, drawings, BOQs, and applicable technical standards
• Identify control gaps, non-conformities, root causes, and risk implications, applying sound professional judgement

*Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting*

• Lead discussions with auditees to gain a comprehensive understanding of business processes, controls, and operational practices
• Document audit findings clearly and deliver well-evidenced audit reports with practical recommendations
• Partner with process owners to agree practical corrective and preventive action plans

*Issue Tracking & Follow-Up*

• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit actions
• Escalate delays or issues to management to ensure timely remediation
• Maintain accurate audit records and tracking of issues through to resolution

*Continuous Improvement & Standards Compliance*

• Ensure all audit activities are conducted in line with internal audit policies, methodology, and professional standards
• Contribute to the improvement of audit approaches, tools, and templates relevant to engineering and project audits
• Stay current on industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in construction, infrastructure, and project management

Who We Are Looking For

• 3 to 6 years of relevant internal audit experience within land estates, large-scale infrastructure, construction, or capital project environments
• Experience in blue-chip organizations, professional services firms, or large multi-disciplinary groups preferred
• Strong experience auditing land asset management, master planning, development projects, and end-to-end project lifecycle activities including procurement, contract administration, and execution
• Big 4 audit experience is highly desirable
• Experience working internationally, with exposure to diverse regulatory frameworks and construction practices, particularly across the Middle East and Asia

Education And Professional Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or related discipline from an accredited and recognized university
• RICS or equivalent professional certification (desirable)

Technical Competencies

• Internal audit methodology (IIA Standards), risk-based audit approach, and audit technology (TeamMate+ or equivalent)
• End-to-end audit of project lifecycle activities — tendering, procurement, contract management, execution, and close-out
• Cost benchmarking and financial review, including analysis of preliminaries, prolongation costs, variations, liquidated damages, and final accounts
• Understanding construction practices, contract conditions, BOQs, and financial/management accounting principles
• Knowledge of UAE legal and regulatory frameworks, and QHSE standards relevant to infrastructure and projects
• Advanced Excel, data analysis, CAAT tools, and AI-enabled audit analytics

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability to assess complex project and engineering control environments
• Clear and structured communication, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• High professional integrity and objectivity in delivering independent assurance
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver within timelines
• Collaborative and results-oriented approach with strong stakeholder management
• As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to high volumes of applications only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.
• This job description is not all inclusive.
• Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
• Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.