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Job description / Role
Hyder Consulting, an ARCADIS Company, is a multinational design and engineering consultancy renowned for working on some of the world's most iconic buildings and structures. These include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Tower Bridge in London and the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai.
Our work is characterised by the highest standards of engineering and design, a reputation for innovation and results that stand the test of time.
We have a long and enviable pedigree. Hyder can trace our roots back for over two centuries in Europe, 100 years in East Asia, 70 years in Australia and almost 110 years in the Middle East.
At the heart of our business are our more than 4,600 consultants and support staff, based in our five regions and two design excellence centres. They apply our global expertise, coupled with local knowledge, to create award-winning solutions for the property, transport, utilities and environmental sectors.
Our vision is to be the next evolution in design engineering and consultancy, keeping us ahead of our competition.
We are presently recruiting talented individuals to fill our current vacancy for Planning Engineer to work on our projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Liaise with the Contractor to verify the logic of the Contractor's programme meets with the project intent.
* Provide advice to the SRE and Senior Quantity Surveyor on time scales for variations and claims.
* Liaise with the Design Office to advise the Head Office Senior Planning Engineer on any impacts on future works.
* Prepare, with the SRE, monthly progress reports.
* Assist the SRE with Planning on Staff resources
* Maintain a database on productivity rates for all schemes
* Responsible for advice on all programming matters
Requirements
* B.Sc Degree in Engineering
* 8-10 years Project Management experience in planning, scheduling, cost engineering with Expert level
* Knowledge and experience using Primavera (version P6 essential. P8 advantageous)
* Middle East experience
* Strong Transport sector experience
* Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions
* Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations and meet deadlines
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and stakeholders
* Excellent spoken and written command of English including Technical writing is critical to this role
* Sound experience of implement, monitoring and maintaining Earned Value across Design elements of P6 Programmes within Transport
Key competencies and values:
* Client focus - differentiating through tailored skills and depth of client understanding
* Excellence - striving for excellence, recognising that excellence is defined by our clients
* Trust - building and retaining relationships of trust with our clients, colleagues and business partners
* Teamwork - working together as a team for the Group, not just the individual
* Responsibility - taking responsibility for our performance and our safety
* People - we create an environment for people to realise their full potential
At Hyder we believe in rewarding our employees for their commitment and endeavours and have designed a flexible benefits package that we feel will suit all of our team. Commence your future and experience the most fulfilling chapter in your career with us.
About the Company
Hyder Consulting is a multi-national advisory and design consultancy. We have been in operation for over 150 years, working on some of the world's most iconic landmarks and infrastructure including the worlds tallest building in Dubai - Burj Khalifa, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Tower Bridge in London, the new Berlin airport and the Taiwan High Speed Railway.
Our international pedigree is further highlighted by our long-standing presence in our regions: we have been in business for over 150 years in Europe, 100 years in East Asia, 70 years in Australia and 45 years in the Middle East. We have built on this diversity and today 72% of our revenue comes from outside UK.
We employ around 4000 people and apply our global expertise coupled with local knowledge to create award winning solutions for the property, transport, utilities and environmental sectors.