About this role
with more than 14,000 people around the globe GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm. With our vision to make water, energy and urbanization sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future.
As a global firm, GHD continues to expand our market presence across the Middle East. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and self-driven Dry Utilities Engineer to join our Abu Dhabi office. The candidate would have worked as a Design Engineer/Technical Lead with a track record in dry infrastructure master planning, design approvals and project delivery as well as strong relationships with local authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing client briefs (RFP’s), responding with tailored proposals, as well as managing small teams to deliver smart, efficient and compliant infrastructure packages to a high standard of quality.
- Preparation of concept and detailed civil infrastructure designs and producing technical and commercial specifications, design reports, drawings and schedules.
- Monitors and controls project budgets and schedules, initiating any necessary action to achieve established financial targets.
- Driving high quality drawing production (working parallel with drafters).
- Preparation of tender submissions including proposal cost and time estimates.
- Liaison with municipalities, utilities, and other consultants for information, as required in pursuit of approvals and general coordination tasks.
- Coordination with the other internal multi-discipline project managers, teams and sub consultants.
- Supervision and mentoring junior staff, providing technical and professional guidance to assist in their development.
- Ability to become a Registered Engineer in the UAE
In addition to your technical strengths, we are looking for a candidate with strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills that can lead teams on a project basis so that the solutions delivered to clients are innovative, sustainable and appropriate.
Please send in your applications along with a cover letter. GHD warmly welcomes applications from all nationalities, supporting the diversity program of our overall organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in engineering or Science (Civil Engineering).
- 10 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years in a UAE based Consultancy.
- Project Management and strong client interfacing experience.
- Possess strong relationships with government and private clients within UAE
- Technical knowledge of dry infrastructure utilities (including street lighting, MV Networks, Telecommunication, ADMCC Design and Low Voltage Networks)
- Possess existing relationships with key decision makers within local (UAE) utility organizations.
- Understanding of modern infrastructure modelling software packages.
- Strong analytical and technical report writing skills and written/verbal communications.
- UAE experience and a solid understanding of design, international standards and construction practices specific to this region, will be considered favorably.
Other facts
About GHD Group Pty Ltd
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
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GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
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What you'll do
- The successful candidate will review client briefs, manage small teams, and deliver infrastructure packages. They will also prepare civil infrastructure designs and monitor project budgets and schedules.
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