Technical Engineer (Civil & Architectural Projects)

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Join our team as a Technical Engineer and help ensure every painting job delivers the right results!
In this role you will visit project sites, supervise painting activities, and make sure Jotun products are applied correctly and safely according to technical requirements. You’ll inspect and test work, solve customer issues, recommend the best coating systems, support product trials, and work closely with R&D to troubleshoot technical challenges.

This role is based at our Head Office in New Cairo and reports to the Technical Sales Support Manager within the Decorative Projects Team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor painting activities and ensure Jotun products are applied in accordance with technical specifications, approved procedures, and quality standards.

• Perform on-site inspections, assessments, and testing, preparing technical reports to verify compliance with project requirements and product performance.

• Investigate and resolve customer complaints by conducting site inspections, coordinating with relevant stakeholders, and following through the complete resolution process.

• Collaborate with the R&D team to troubleshoot technical issues, provide application recommendations, and support field trials for new products.

• Recommend suitable coating systems and application methods based on project conditions, while monitoring paint consumption and reporting any deviations or shortages.

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring all painting activities comply with HSE regulations and Jotun's safety standards.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architecture Engineering.

• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.

• Minimum 3 years of experience on construction sites.

Competencies We Look for:

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results

• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives

• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

• adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

27.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E., established in 1983, is one of Jotun's key markets in the Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA) region. With one of the largest Jotun production facilities in the Middle East, located in 10th of Ramadan City, three warehouse hubs and more than 400 employees, the company is committed to further strengthening Jotun’s position in Egypt through ambitious market growth plans focused on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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