Execution Director

Fives Services Gulf is actively seeking an experienced Execution Director to join our team in Bahrain. This is a high-impact leadership role that reports directly to the Managing Director and holds a key seat on the Executive Committee (EXCO), contributing to strategic decision-making at the highest level of the organization.

At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it!

We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time. 

How do we do that?

For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life. 

Fives Services Gulf is the Fives service Centre for the Middle East, with a team of 150 people based in Bahrain, Dubai and Saudi Arabia, Fives Services Gulf provides local customer service, project execution support and local parts sourcing, in addition to carrying out refit and modernization projects, audits and technical assistance on customer sites. A team is also dedicated to the maintenance of equipment in operation at our customers' plants. 

We are committed, fulfilled and give meaning to our mission, which is to work together to develop new solutions for the industry of tomorrow: an industry that respects the environment and helps to make the world a better place. 

JOB CONTENT

It is with you, that industry can do it!

We are currently seeking an Execution Director to lead and manage the Execution Department, overseeing the delivery of all projects and operational activities in alignment with FSG's strategic and operational objectives. This role holds full accountability for the Engineering, Project Execution, Procurement, and Logistics functions within Fives Services Gulf. The position requires managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, often with overlapping timelines and varying client and technical requirements. The Execution Director will lead a diverse team of approximately 45 professionals, ensuring effective coordination, resource allocation, and adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering

• Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for all engineering activities to ensure alignment with project requirements, safety standards, and client specifications.
• Ensure manuals and technical documents are regularly updated and shared to equip users with the necessary knowledge to execute tasks safely and efficiently.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within engineering workflows to enhance productivity and quality.

• Project Execution

• Responsible for overseeing the workshop and ensuring the workshop operates in a safe, efficient and effective manner to deliver products and services for the Company in line with international and industry recognized standards (EOM)
• Responsible for overseeing the preventative and scheduled maintenance of Fives Services Gulf Head Office & Workshop to ensure facilities are operating at optimal capacity whilst adhering to HSEQ requirements
• Contribute to the preparation and response to RFQ’s/quotations, review technical & commercial requirements and specifications, participate in subcontractor / consultant selection against agreed criteria, and support the bidding process as per business requirements
• Ensure respective manuals and documents are regularly updated and accordingly communicated internally / externally to ensure the end user has the necessary technical knowledge and awareness to execute required works
• Identify areas for automation and digitization to drive efficiencies in day to day working practices and lead the implementation of automation/digitization strategies and solutions for the Execution department to drive continuous improvement to enhance the department’s capabilities and service offering
• Responsible for overseeing the preparation of all reporting requirements including the review and analysis of data, information, down time, trends analysis etc as per internal / external (i.e. customer) reporting requirements and timelines
• Advise on performance, process, quality and technical related issues arising within project execution / the workshop, and oversee implementation of preventative actions, address concerns and non-conformance issues and provide remedial solutions as and when required
• Responsible for overseeing the execution of projects and ensuring delivery is in line with the technical scope, specifications, budgets, timelines, and regulatory standards

• Procurement, and Logistics

• Responsible for overseeing all purchasing and logistics requirements for Fives Services Gulf including spare parts purchasing and delivery and ensuring all purchasing needs are delivered as per operational requirements to support delivery of projects and achievement of operational and strategic objectives
• Responsible for overseeing stock requirements for the department including but not limited to stock replenishment and managing inventory whilst ensuring the suitability and availability of equipment, consumables, stock levels, raw materials, resources etc to deliver operational requirements

• Strategy & Operations

• Responsible for defining, developing and implementing the operating framework and policies and procedures for the Execution Department and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, Fives standards and international best practices
• Responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling and execution of daily operations of the department to ensure that work/tasks are performed accurately and efficiently in conformance with established methods, instructions and quality standards, and results are reported in a timely manner as per Company policies and procedures and/or customer requirements
• Develop and create the required strategies to ensure the department is able to meet the operational requirements of Fives Services Gulf to support achievement of operational and strategic objectives
• Responsible for managing, reviewing and monitoring the financial performance of the department including but not limited to managing the P&L and developing CAPEX and OPEX budgets
• Participate in the candidate selection process and ensure all recruitment activities within area of responsibility are completed as per Fives Services Gulf recruitment policies and procedures
• Set and agree individual goals for all direct reports and evaluate individual performance providing regular feedback and coaching in line with Fives people management practices
• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external) regulations including HSEQ requirements using Company policies and procedures as appropriate
• Responsible for developing and implementing plans for cost reduction and driving efficient and effective practices and procedures to continuously improve and enhance the department’s capabilities and operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering field
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience
• Aluminum Smelter Experience is a must

COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Customer Interface
• Strong HSE awareness

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent regional/international travel will be required

Why come to Fives?  

By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields.  

We will give you room to learn, grow and develop, both professionally and personally, thanks to our onboarding, learning & development and the support programs.

Industry can do it with you!