AVP Engineering – UAEWe’re excited to be working with a well-established, large-scale catering business in the UAE to find their next AVP of Engineering (Mechanical & HVAC).This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing Engineering team that supports operations through maintenance, capital projects, and asset management – ensuring facilities, systems, and equipment are safe, efficient, compliant, and built to the highest standards.What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVACR, or a related fieldPMP and relevant Safety Certifications (essential)Master’s Degree (highly desirable)Chartered Mechanical Engineer with strong, hands-on utilities and HVACR expertiseAround 9+ years’ experience in Mechanical & HVACR engineering, with at 7 years in a leadership roleBackground in large scale catering, aviation or food production would be a big plusComfortable using AutoCAD, Primavera, Revit, BIM, or similar toolsStrong knowledge of Mechanical, HVACR, Extraction, and Plumbing systems within food-grade or airport infrastructure environmentsGood understanding of food safety, aviation regulations, HACCP, ISO standards, and safety complianceProven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex, large-scale projectsStrong planning, budgeting, and contractor/vendor management skillsAble to build solid relationships with stakeholders and regulatory bodiesConfident communicator, comfortable presenting to senior leadershipPractical, solutions-focused approachAble to manage challenges calmly and effectivelyComfortable handling multiple projects in fast-paced environmentsCommitted to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Salary: Highly negotiable, plus an attractive benefits package.If this sounds like you – or someone in your network – get in touch at michelle@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Linking Humans is working with a growing international consulting organisation that is expanding its ServiceNow practice across the Middle East and Africa. They are looking for an experienced ServiceNow Presales Solutions Architect to lead technical presales engagements and design scalable ServiceNow solutions for enterprise clients.
This role combines solution architecture, presales leadership, and client advisory, helping organisations translate business challenges into effective ServiceNow platform solutions.
Key Responsibilities Presales & Solution Design
- Deliver tailored ServiceNow demonstrations aligned to client requirements
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into scalable platform solutions
Solution Architecture
- Design and prototype solutions across ServiceNow modules including ITSM, ITOM, IRM, HRSD and CSM
- Ensure solutions follow ServiceNow architectural best practices
- Lead solution workshops and support the transition from presales into delivery teams
Bid & Proposal Support
- Contribute to RFP and RFI responses, including technical design and effort estimation
- Work with sales and delivery teams to develop winning proposals
Client Engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the presales process
- Facilitate workshops and discussions with both technical and business stakeholders
Requirements
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
- Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in at least three ServiceNow modules
- Certified Application Developer (CAD)
- Strong understanding of ServiceNow architecture and integrations
- Experience supporting presales cycles, demos and bid responses
Experience
- 5+ years of ServiceNow experience in architecture, consulting or presales roles
- Proven ability to design enterprise solutions and present them to stakeholders
Additional Information
- Up to 50% travel across the Middle East and Africa may be required
- Interview process includes a technical presentation and architecture demonstration....Read more...
Linking Humans is supporting a global consulting organisation that is expanding its enterprise ServiceNow architecture capability in the Middle East. They are looking for an experienced Arabic-speaking ServiceNow Enterprise Architect to act as a strategic advisor to large enterprise clients and guide the evolution of their ServiceNow platforms.
This role focuses on enterprise architecture, platform strategy, governance, and technical leadership, ensuring organisations maximise the value of their ServiceNow investment.
Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture & Platform Strategy
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise clients, shaping platform strategy and long-term architecture
- Guide the evolution of the ServiceNow platform and its integrations with broader enterprise technologies
- Align technology roadmaps with business priorities and digital transformation goals
- Provide architectural governance to ensure solutions meet scalability, security, and best practice standards
Leadership & Delivery Oversight
- Lead and mentor technical teams delivering ServiceNow solutions
- Support incident management and technical escalations when required
- Promote collaboration across sales, delivery, and operations teams
Platform Optimisation & Innovation
- Analyse platform performance and identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement
- Conduct post-implementation reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Support adoption of technologies such as automation, observability, and AI-driven workflows
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with stakeholders from technical teams through to executive leadership
- Deliver presentations, platform reviews and strategic updates
- Build strong client relationships that position the organisation as a trusted transformation partner
Commercial Support
- Identify opportunities to expand ServiceNow capabilities within enterprise accounts
- Contribute to presales discussions and support long-term account growth
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
- ITIL v4 Foundation certification
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
- ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in one or more domains (ITSM, ITOM, CSM, HRSD)
- ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) preferred
- Fluent Arabic and English required
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in IT, including 5+ years in enterprise architecture or technical leadership roles
- Strong experience delivering and evolving ServiceNow platforms in large enterprise environments
- Proven experience managing strategic client relationships and guiding platform strategy
- Experience with automation, AI operations, or enterprise integration platforms is advantageous....Read more...