Senior Dry Infrastructure Engineer

As a global firm, GHD continues to expand our market presence across the Middle East. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and self-driven Senior Dry Infrastructure 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 (RFPs), 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 of junior staff, providing technical and professional guidance to assist in their development.
• Ability to become a Registered Engineer/Architect 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).
• 15 years of experience with a minimum of 10 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 sewer, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, firefighting water, district cooling).
• 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.