Manager Internal Audit - Engineering

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.

Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai’s non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 280+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.

For the Good of Tomorrow

Dubai Holding is currently seeking a Manager Internal Audit - Engineering, reporting to the Executive Director - Internal Audit. You will be responsible for delivering independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the Group’s land estates, infrastructure, and capital project activities.

The role focuses on auditing project lifecycle activities — including procurement, contract management, project execution, QHSE, and close-out — providing technical and financial insights to support effective risk management and control improvement.

The role supports the execution of the Group’s risk-based Internal Audit plan, in accordance with the Group-wide Audit Manual and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Key Accountabilities

Internal Audit Planning & Risk Assessment         

• Support the development and prioritisation 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 organisations, 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 / 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

Behavioural 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.