Technical Director - Asset Management

Technical Director will support the delivery and growth of the strategic asset management capability across the region. The role will focus on delivering on the Port of Duqm secondment, but also assist with business development and contributing to practice growth.

Working closely with senior leadership, the Technical Director will play a key role in delivering client value and strengthening WSP’s position in the regional strategic asset management market.

People and Capability Development

• Develop training programmes that strengthen the technical capability of asset management teams.
• Supervise, mentor and support the development of junior team members.

Client Advisory and Delivery

• Conduct maturity assessments and gap analyses, and develop frameworks aligned with ISO 55000 and organisational objectives.
• Support clients in defining asset strategies, policies, operating models and integrated management systems.
• Manage project work streams to deliver agreed outcomes on time, within budget and to the required quality.
• Maintain effective stakeholder engagement, communication and reporting throughout delivery.

Business Development and Collaboration

• Identify and pursue new opportunities and lead or contribute to technical and commercial proposals.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and consistent application of leading practices across the organisation.

Strategic Asset Management and Governance

• Develop and implement the Asset Management Strategy and Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for all port infrastructure and operational assets.
• Align asset management practices with ISO 55000 and other applicable international standards.
• Ensure compliance with concession agreements, government requirements, regulatory obligations, corporate policies and safety standards.
• Establish lifecycle management plans covering planning, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement and disposal.
• Promote knowledge transfer, professional development and adoption of modern asset management practices.

Asset Information and Digital Enablement

• Establish and maintain a centralised digital asset management system containing complete, accurate and traceable asset information.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive asset register covering asset classification and identification, technical specifications, components and subcomponents, maintenance history, operational performance, lifecycle costs, depreciation and condition assessments.
• Ensure infrastructure, utilities, marine structures and operational equipment are fully documented and traceable.
• Support asset data strategies, enterprise asset management system implementations, analytics and predictive maintenance initiatives.

Infrastructure and Equipment Oversight

• Oversee the management of the company’s asset portfolio, including:
• Infrastructure and facilities: buildings, operational facilities, electrical substations, power distribution, water supply, firefighting, sewerage, drainage, internal roads and transport infrastructure.
• Marine assets: berths, quay walls, marine structures and port operational equipment.
• Mechanical and operational equipment: cranes, lifting equipment, port service machinery and specialised operational equipment.

Maintenance, Reliability and Performance

• Develop and implement risk-based, reliability-centred and condition-based maintenance strategies and plans.
• Ensure maintenance practices are preventive, cost-effective and performance-focused, preserving asset integrity and operational reliability.
• Coordinate with the Infrastructure Maintenance and Equipment and Crane Maintenance sections.
• Align maintenance planning with lifecycle and operational…