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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 forPrincipal Electrical Engineerto work on our projects in Dubai, UAE.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical
* Focus on the delivery of high quality technical design drawings and specifications to the required regulations
* Develop the technical capabilities of the team
* Contribute to technical solutions on projects
* Initiate and participate solutions on projects
* Provide support and guidance to Technical Excellence Group
* Keep up to date with industry developments with respect to win discipline and appreciate the basic technical principles and drivers of other disciplines.
Project Leadership
* To act as MEP Project Manager on selected projects by managing the successful delivery of high quality multi and single disciplinary projects
* Project manage and supervise teams to successfully deliver high quality discipline projects in line with company procedures
* Complete project planning, stakeholder and risk management
* In conjunction with the Project Director identify, assess and manage major project risk and ensure these risks are designed out from the project
* To ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met
* Input into the delivery of project budgets, forecasts and working capital targets for own projects
* Input into the accurate and timely recognition of revenue for own projects
* Input into delivering the process of working capital management from inception to completion within set deadlines; This includes the timing of invoicing, the review of Work in Progress and the collection of outstanding invoices from clients whilst utilising the advice of the support functions as necessary
* Contribute to the completion of monthly management project reports to be issued by set deadline
Business Leadership
* Manage and support team
* Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies
* Plan resource needs and escalate as required if there are resource requirements
* Input into the recruitment and selection process
* Work closely with line managers to ensure that General Excellence Centres (GECs) communication and design processes are continually improved
* Conduct meaningful inductions, performance management reviews and personal development plans that support the development of individuals and the business
* Input into succession planning and career development across their team
* Input into the Business Unit strategy and facilitate implementation across project team
* Provide regular project status and financial performance updates to line manager
* Attend team meetings and lead project team meetings. Cascade relevant information and encourage feedback from the team
* Lead by example and ensure compliance with company quality systems across their team and projects.
* Support the companies approach to sustainability and ensure sustainability is implemented where appropriate.
Requirements
* BEng/ BSc (Hon) or equivalent discipline with minimun 8 years post graduate experience
* Member of associate Professional Body
* C.Eng preferred although not essential
* Experience and proven ability to manage projects and team.
* Experienced user of MS Office Suite of Programmes
* Comprehensive experience of technical design and associated discipline software.
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.