Head of Mechanical Engineering

About the role

Egis is seeking a Head of Mechanical Engineering to lead the maintenance strategy for airport mechanical systems and equipment. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will ensure compliance, availability, and optimal operation of all mechanical assets.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the maintenance policy defined by the Technical Director.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Manage maintenance execution by assistant engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Deploy and maintain a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for all activities and reporting.
• Analyze maintenance reports, raise corrective actions, and trigger escalations when needed.
• Monitor equipment performance, ensure compliance and functionality.
• Produce timely activity reports and escalate major technical issues affecting airport operations.
• Continuously review and optimise task lists, inspection activities, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate installation, adjustment, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment.

Required profile

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering maintenance, preferably in an airport or large‑scale infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and external contractors.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting maintenance data and driving corrective actions.
• Experience with implementing and using CMMS tools.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems maintenance
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Preventive and corrective maintenance planning
• Equipment monitoring and control
• Technical issue escalation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on critical airport infrastructure projects.
• International exposure within a global engineering group.
• Professional development in sustainable and low‑carbon engineering solutions.