Manager – Infrastructure and Land Development
GHD
Dubai, UAE
Ref: GP310-211 		GHD

The Role


The Role

GHD is an international professional services company. Our people deliver innovative solutions by combining technical skill and experience with an understanding of our clients’ objectives and aspirations.

We serve clients in the global market sectors of Property & Buildings, Infrastructure, Mining & Industry, Defence and the Environment. We employ more than 6,000 people in a network of 80 offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and the United Kingdom and we are enjoying sustained growth.

Our business within the United Arab Emirates is currently in a strong growth phase, and GHD is proud to be providing multi disciplinary services on many of the landmark projects within the region, such as Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai and the Raha Beach Development in Abu Dhabi.

We are currently recruiting for an Infrastructure and Land Development Business Group Manager to lead and further develop our Civil, Infrastructure, Water and Environment Team within our Dubai Office.

Requirements


Requirements

The successful candidate will report to the Dubai Office Manager.

Primary functions
* Providing leadership to the group in line with the GHD’s values, goals and objectives;
* Building, managing and enhancing effective relationships with the group’s existing and new clients;
* Securing work for the Business Group;
* Developing and mentoring the managers of the Service Groups within the Business Group;
* Ensuring safety for the people within the group;
* Championing GHD’s commitment to Innovation and Sustainability;
* Building effective relationships with other Service Group Managers, Support Managers and other key personnel;
* Contributing proactively to the Dubai Management Group;
* Ensuring technical soundness of work produced by the group;
* Achieving financial targets for the Group with respect to forward work, utilisation and invoicing;
* Leading sustainable growth of the group’s workload, capabilities and revenue;
* Managing and mitigating risks within the Group;
Skills & Qualifications
* Degree qualified with a relevant engineering degree or postgraduate engineering degree from a reputable university;
* Minimum 15 years experience working in civil and Infrastructure works associated with land development and building projects;
* Middle East experience is strongly preferred;
* Experienced in briefing and managing teams of professional and technical staff and sub consultants;
* Proven track record in delivering innovative solutions for large projects, within agreed timescales and budgets;
* Excellent commercial awareness with ability to assess risks, influence decisions, and meet client expectations.
Personal competencies
* A confident self-starter with proven leadership capabilities;
* A result oriented team player who has the ability to motivate staff and encourage teamwork;
* Able to earn the respect and trust of others through uncompromising integrity and openness;
* Enjoys working closely with like-minded professionals who take a consultative approach when working with both internal and external clients;
* An individual who possesses lateral thinking and strong communication skills to translate ideas into deliverable outcomes;
* Possesses good organizational and planning skills;
* Excellent written and spoken communication with proven ability to influence decisions;
Additional Information

This exciting role offers the right candidate the real opportunity to influence and contribute to the growth of our business within the Middle East.
In keeping with our reputation as a major international professional services company, training and opportunity for career development will be offered to the right candidate, in addition to a competitive salary and benefits.

Please apply online.

About the Company


About the Company

GHD is an international professional services company. Our people deliver innovative solutions by combining technical skill and experience with an understanding of our clients’ objectives and aspirations.

We employ over 4,700 people in an integrated network of offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and the United Kingdom serving the global market sectors of Infrastructure, Mining & Industry, Defence, Transport, Property & Buildings and Environment sectors.

At the heart of our business are talented engineers, drafters, planners, architects, scientists and management consultants to name a few. ‘Our people’ are a group of distinctive professionals who share a passion for problem solving and who embrace the values which have sustained the company since it’s 1928 inception – Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

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