Job description

The Internal Audit Manager (Engineering) at OMNIYAT oversees technical audits across construction, engineering, and project management functions to ensure compliance with UAE regulations and strengthen internal controls across development projects, contractors, consultants, facilities management, and engineering operations. The role assists in developing the annual technical audit plan by identifying and evaluating engineering, construction, and project management risk areas; plans, executes, and reports on audits covering design, construction, MEP, infrastructure, project management, HSE, facility management, engineering operations, and technical compliance in line with professional standards; evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of technical controls, quality assurance processes, risk management, and governance frameworks; collaborates with Project Directors, Engineering Heads, and Site Managers to identify, assess, prioritize, and monitor project risks and risk mitigation measures; evaluates compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, RERA, civil defense codes, HSE requirements, and other UAE construction laws and standards; prepares written audit reports with clear opinions and recommendations and presents findings to technical management and the Director of Audit; follows up on agreed action plans to ensure timely closure; supports implementation of audit software for engineering audits, promotes continuous monitoring, and drives audit automation; detects red flags in construction quality, project execution, or contract compliance and conducts investigations as required; supervises and mentors audit team members to develop technical knowledge and ensure adherence to audit methodologies; and promotes a culture of accountability, transparency, safety, and continuous improvement across engineering and project management functions.