Graduate Accessibility Consultant

WSP

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP362-762

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff are looking for a someone evaluate the accessibility of our clients infrastructure, buildings and transport facilities and providing effective advice in the creation an inclusive built environment, aligned to Dubai’s vision to be a ‘disability friendly’ emirate by 2020.

The key objectives of the role are to;
• Undertake comprehensive access design appraisals and audits of all buildings types
• Undertake comprehensive physical access audits of all buildings types
• Contribute to publications and journals, including housing design guidance
• Contribute to the development of methods and tools use to deliver accessibility services
• Offer information, guidance and advice to clients based on The Dubai Universal Design Code and international best practice standards
• Undertake access audits using a prescribed format which includes prioritising recommendations and giving budgetary indicators
• Visit clients at their premises as necessary to promote, deliver training or consultancy services

How will know when you are successful in this role?
• Evidence of technical improvement
• Meeting targets and deadlines
• Achievement of individual business objectives
• Positive client feedback

Requirements

• An awareness of pan-disability access and inclusion for all potential users, including children and older people, and people with different needs from the environment due to faith or culture
• Degree qualified in related subject (Ergonomics or the Built Environment)
• Experience in accessibility consultancy services desired

We would like to speak with creative, positive, people focused individuals who are proactive and results-driven. If have a passion for new technology, and thrive upon ‘thinking out of the box’ to develop and deliver solutions to complex problems, then WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is the right company for you!

You’ll be joining a diverse group of individuals including engineers, scientists, technicians, consultants and academics, who work together to provide the most effective and sustainable solutions for our clients.

As one of the ‘Top 20 Companies to Work For in the UAE’, we offer a supportive team based environment, continued training and development, flexible working arrangements and rewarding career opportunities.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

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