Head of Structural Site Operations

Job description / Role

- Induct, train and line manage the team of structural engineers and inspectors.
- Implement Quality / HSE management systems relevant to all areas of Structural Works.
- Interview and recruit discipline staff and organise the resources requirement for each project.
- Assist the discipline staff to regulate and control the execution of structural works and ensure relevant quality procedures are compiled throughout the project.
- Assist in the development of process control sheet for structural works in conjunction with the discipline staff assigned to new project sites during the Enabling Works / Main Contract Works.
- Monitor and review the performance the discipline staff assigned to the projects and conduct regular (daily/weekly) project site visits.
- Arrange leave cover for the discipline staff and ensure that the project sites are properly administered.
- Maintain and update the leave records of discipline staff in conjunction with PSO Admin team.
- Assist and perform internal / external audits, prepare audit reports and monitor the close out / orrective action of findings / observations / non-conformance notices raised.
- Perform Site Surveillance Audits (Technical), prepare surveillance audit reports and monitor the close out / corrective actions of findings / observations raised.
- Monitor the progress of the work of the discipline staff and determine any training requirements.
- Conduct performance reviews of discipline staff and monitor progress against set objectives
- Assess development requirements of staff and facilitate appropriate training to align with the staff career progression.
- Develop and implement internal technical training modules and seminars, in conjunction with other Heads of Disciplines.
- Assist PSO design team for review and preparation of structural steel and concrete design.
- Arrange and coordinate design reviews at various stages as required and formulate all such comments.
- Perform review of the tender documents and prepare and forward technical comments.
- Assist the project REs and discipline staff in the in the review of submittals including contractor design drawings, shop drawings, materials and alternative proposals submitted by contractors.
- Monitor and perform objective verification of the quality and consistency of reviews undertaken by the discipline staff.
- Monitor and perform objective verification of the documents at handing over and ensure that it is complete and that the reviews are done thoroughly.
- Assist the respective project REs and discipline staff in resolving any technical issues, claims, disputes arising and requiring input for satisfactory close out.
- Assist the project REs and discipline staff with the Local Authorities for approvals, inspections, permits, etc.
- Monitor performance of the Contractors / Suppliers and evaluate the Contractors / Suppliers at project close-out.
- Carry out regular site inspections of the installations to monitor the quality of the structural works and identify any deviations that might impact the overall structural systems.
- Review the Site Feedback received from project sites and collate, distribute and cross filter across all projects.
- Assist the project REs and the discipline staff and ensure that all statutory authority NOCs / permits / design approvals are available at start-up of project.
- Extend support to the discipline staff to avoid contractor(s) claims for cost and /or delay.
- Any potential safety concerns identified at site shall be reported to the site SHSEM / RE.
- Assist the discipline staff in the close out of non-conformance notices (NCNs) and site inspections notices (SINs) and review the corrective actions proposed by the contractor.
- Assist the discipline staff in the final inspection for certification and handing over the works.
- Liaise with the REs and discipline staff for the effective implementation of the quality management systems and site supervision provision activities.

Functional Relationships
- Site Operations Director (SOD)
- Deputy Site Operations Director (DSOD)
- Sites Commercial Manager (SCM)
- Sites HSE Manager (SHSEM)
- Design Project Manager (DPM)
- Design Teams Supervision Teams
- Associate Director Quality & Bids (ADQ)
- Site Area Manager (SAM)
- Site Head of Disciplines (SHODs)
- Business Support Manager (BSM)
- Resident Engineers (RE)
- Supervision Teams

Requirements

- Structural Engineering Degree qualified
- Chartered Member of a recognised Professional Engineering Institution
- Familiar with FIDIC construction contract
- Significant experience as a Principal Structural Engineer, preferably in Middle East
- Well versed with all regulations of prevailing local authorities in the Middle East
- Experience leading substantial post contract technical teams in the Middle East
- Proficient in structural design of steel and concrete building structures
- Must have integrity, be flexible and proactive
- Must demonstrate ability to act independently and as part of a team
- Reasonable knowledge of MS Word, Excel
- Good communication skills in written and spoken English essential
- Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings
- with clients is essential
- Good team player, able to communicate effectively with colleagues

Rewards & Benefits
- A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate
- 22 working days annual leave, based on an average 5 days working week
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).