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Job description / Role
Are you an expert Senior Mechanical Engineer 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 €3.4 billion in revenues
Our Values:
• Integrity
• Client focus
• Collaboration
• Sustainability
Role Description:
• To provide with full responsibility and accountability, a technical service to the Client, in all areas of building services works, during definition and execution stages, ensuring that designs are in compliance with the latest Codes, Standards, National and company requirements and procedures.
• Liaise with Project Engineers, other Discipline Engineers and End-Users, in order to develop cost effective and fil for purpose design solutions, to fit Company requirements.
• Contribute toward updating discipline Engineering Codes, Standards, Specifications and Philosophies.
Responsibilities:
• Carryout the duties and responsibilities for all areas of work covered in building services and infrastructures projects. These include but are not necessarily limited to, hazardous area installations, lightning protection, building management and energy conservation, HVAC, water storage and distribution, drainage systems, fire protection using conventional analogue and high sensitivity type detectors, firefighting systems using water, CO2 and foam, cathodic protection etc.
• Recommend appropriate solutions and propose changes as necessary; gathers, researches and analyses pertinent data and information and prepares recommendations with supporting technical data. Prepare specifications and equipment data sheets. Contribute to the verification of building Completion and 'Commissioning' stages.
• Provide Projects with technical content of Project Development and Execution Plans, including defining design and construction criteria and procurement strategies for critical items. Assist End User and Project Engineer to expand and develop Space/ Building Program, within budget constraints.
• Prepare the Basis for Design (BFD), selects essential standards for use, identifies design throughput, policy, specifications, technical risks, facility safeguarding, safety and health requirements and infrastructure requirements. Prepares designs in consultation with other Discipline Engineers, as appropriate.
• Visit work sites to establish existing conditions. Review applicability of existing drawings, Standards and Specifications and recommends appropriate changes. Contribute to the development of cost estimates.
• Review all stage of design works for building and infrastructure work, based on the approved scope of work.
• Develop Scope of Work (SOW), Specifications and design criteria for Building/facilities, infrastructure for his functional area of work, to be ii1cluded in tenders for Engineering Consultancy and/or Construction. Provide technical input to Material Requisitions (MRs).
• Review technical aspects of bids from Consulting Engineering Companies and Construction Contractors, for his functional area of work. Support Projects in identifying and assessing capability resources and technical strengths of Consulting Engineers, Contractors and Vendors, in the evaluation of technical bids and take part in Evaluation Committee meetings.
• Review/approve detailed design specifications and drawings, submitted by Contractors and Consulting Engineers and suppliers.
• Provide technical support to Projects on design matters during detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, installation and commissioning stages of projects, which often involves site visits. Review and comment on pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up procedures and Operating and Maintenance manuals, appropriate to his functional area of work. Review material submittals referred from Projects.
• Contribute to the updating of discipline Engineering Standards, Specifications and Corporate Philosophies.
• Appropriate to his background participate in the training and development of Qatari Engineers.
• Keep abreast of current technology and state-of-the-art equipment and activities, by reading various trade journals, publications, by meeting Vendor Representatives and attending trade functions. Keep abreast of current regulations of Local and National authorities.
• Participate in technology development reviews to disseminate latest relevant technologies and technical reviews, at key stages of Project execution and of Project definition, if necessary.
• Prepare and presents technical papers to Line/ Senior Management from time to time to promote designs and/or strategies. Check the adequacy of designs produced by others, to ensure fitness for purpose and technic.al quality, in terms of providing safe/environmentally acceptable facilities, In compliance with the Codes, Standards, Principles, Practices and Specifications. Verify that the building or facilities being designed are of adequate dimensions to house all the equipment to be installed therein.
• Support Projects with advice on technical matters during construction, including construction safety and design and construct ion of temporary facilities. Attend progress meetings, if required.
• Inspect Contractor, Consulting Engineer and Vendor premises and witnesses Factory/Site Acceptance Tests, required.
• Participate as a member of Health, Safety and Environment review team.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as directed.
Requirements
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering
• Professional membership of a relevant recognized international Institute / association/organization is desirable.
• Chartered engineering status is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years broad experience in large building and infrastructure projects, covering the spectrum of design, installation, testing and commissioning of building services systems, particularly in the Middle East.
• Area of expertise should encompass HVAC, fire protection, automatic controls, infrastructure works, plumbing, drainage, infrastructure works, fire alarms, elevator, etc.
• Have excellent planning, decision making, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must have thorough knowledge of industry/ international standards, and ability to interpret for specific application within sphere of relevant disciplines.
• Communication & negotiating skills as well as an ability to work in a multicultural team environment must be well developed and proven.
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.