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Job description / Role
Are you an expert Highway Design Team Leader looking for a new challenge? Then we have a fantastic opportunity in our Qatar office that could be of interest to you.
Who are we:
Arcadis. Improving quality of life.
Whether it is maximizing space in cities or making wasteland habitable, we deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes for our clients. Our people work collaboratively to create value through built and natural assets that work in harmony with their surroundings - from shopping centers in Shanghai to new rail systems in Doha and reducing air pollution in Los Angeles.
Arcadis is the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets. Applying our deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services we work in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built assets. We are 27,000 people active in over 70 countries that generate EUR3.4 billion in revenues.
Our Values:
* Integrity
* Client focus
* Collaboration
* Sustainability
Main Purpose of the Job:
Working with a key business unit within the Doha Design Office the for a crucial Roads and Drainage Programme being design to improve the quality of residents in and around Qatar.
The key function of the role is to be responsible for preparing and delivering highways design concepts, preliminary and detailed engineering studies related to all major land development and highway projects.
You will be confident in managing a team of professionals and providing mentoring and technical guidance to them with support from other senior staff and management.
You will also be able to maintain successful ongoing client relationships and assist with securing forward workload through business development activities to ensure the commercial success of the team
Key Responsibilities/ Duties (include but not limited to):
* A relevant Tertiary Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
* Current Membership (or Eligibility for membership) of Engineers
* Around 14 + years experience including significant experience in a consultancy environment.
* Undertake engineering design and modelling tasks as required by the contract and client.
* Independently undertake design, modelling and technical checks.
* Lead and supervise a team of design and graduate engineers as required.
* Conduct orientation and training for subordinates, inside or outside highway team, as necessary and as directed by the Line Manager.
* Undertake AutoCAD operations and delivery of design drawings.
* Ensure that design tasks and deliverables conform to Hyder system and quality standards.
* Preparation of design drawings, calculations, and design reports.
* Coordination with other disciplines to ensure that interfaces have been considered and accounted for.
* Strong data analysis and investigation skills.
* The ability to prepare robust and defendable engineering reports with experience in external forums desirable.
* The ability to work within budget and meet deadlines.
* The ability to provide leadership, technical review and guidance to a team of professionals.
* The ability to liaise and communicate effectively with key clients and contribute towards business development for Water and related services.
* Participation into Tender Evaluations.
* Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
* Perform regular risk management to minimize project risks.
* Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
* Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
* Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering a must.
* Minimum of 14 years of relevant work experience.
* Experience in Roads and Drainage is a must.
* Middle East Region experience advantageous.
* Advanced experience in Autodesk Civil 3D 2014/2015 and AutoCAD 2015
* Working knowledge in storm-water drainage design for land development and road projects
* Intermedia experience in project management
* Confident in working with a team of professionals and providing mentoring and technical guidance to team members as and when required.
* Responsible for the design of clean or waste water networks and/or clean and waste water treatment works
* Team player.
* Customer focus with a drive to deliver exceptional customer service;
* Delivery focused individual with the ability to work in a self-sufficient manner;
* Report writing
* Good motivation, influencing and people management skills with the ability to lead and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians
* Be a good forward planner and excellent motivator.
* Customer focus with a drive to deliver exceptional customer service;
* Delivery focused individual with the ability to work in a self-sufficient manner;Analytical skills.
* Well developed interpersonal skills.
* Numeracy skills.
* Commercial awareness.
* Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity.
* Strong planning, organising and administrative skills
* Ability to motivate people.
* Ability to multi task.
* Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
* Management and leadership skills
* Not be afraid to challenge the status quo.
What We Offer:
A dynamic and challenging opportunity with an international focus, attention to education and a competitive remuneration package. You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives. A great working environment where you own your destiny and will be encouraged to forge a successful career.
About the Company
ARCADIS is the leading global natural and built asset design & consultancy firm working in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services. ARCADIS differentiates through its talented and passionate people and its unique combination of capabilities covering the whole asset life cycle, its deep market sector insights and its ability to integrate health & safety and sustainability into the design and delivery of solutions across the globe. We are 28,000 people that generate more than 3 billion in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.