Building Design Expert

Job description / Role

Building Design Expert - Qatar
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Public Works Government Authority

Our client is the Public Works Authority for Qatar and they now, following a restructure, are seeking to appoint a Building Design Expert to their growth government entity. This role is only for consideration for a Qatari National and, as part of the management team, is responsible to lead the construction function to deliver a portfolio of hospitals, education, Government buildings and other Government assets. A key function will be the management of public works authority interface with the Programme Management Consultant (PMC) for delivery of projects.

Reporting to the President, your responsibilities in the role will include:
• Development of Program engineering standards, policies, procedures and best practices.
• Oversee the design process to ensure that all design teams are following the program and project design standards (e.g. codes, CAD standards).
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Security requirements in all phases of the design.
• Measurement of technical performance of the PMC, consultants and contractors, and incorporation into a feedback process to ensure continuous improvement to meet PWA needs.
• Identification and coordination of interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to ensure necessary support to enable delivery of the projects.
• Lead the value engineering process to ensure design efficiency and that client objectives are met.
• Undertake design reviews, and independent design checks including constructability, energy efficiency and life cycle costing.
• Communicate and enforce sustainability standards for each project during the design stage.
• Oversee the procurement process –tendering, evaluation and subsequent award of the design consultant agreements.
• Oversee and coordinate technical aspects of project commissioning and handover to achieve consistency across the portfolio.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture or similar related field is required as is Chartered Engineer status.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing engineering and design for large projects and building programs.
• Experience from the client side in the procurement of multiple project designs.
• Management and Administration of consultant design contracts related to the delivery of building projects.
• Experience in the management of a team of professional staff.
• Experience in the development and implementation of quality, health and safety, & environmental targets and incorporation into the design.
• Experience in the design process from inception through to completion of construction and project close out.
• Experience in the MENA regional construction sectors is highly regarded.

A competitive national package will be provided to attract the top candidates to the role. Pleas apply with your WORD CV.

IMPORTANT: Your application must include the following information:
• Comprehensive resume listing your full employment history in reverse chronological order.
• List of educational qualifications including where and when completed
• Current daytime contact details

About the Company

1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally.