Principal Building Services Engineer

Job description / Role

A well-rounded professional capable of managing projects, leading teams, maintaining technical proficiency, and fostering client relationships.

• Demonstrate proficiency with Building Services Codes and Standards both local and international.
• Oversee the performance of team members and subcontractors and resolve issues as needed.
• Provide technical advice and support professional development.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensure smooth project delivery, adopt technical excellence within the team, and promote creative and innovative design.
• Act as a Project Leader on selected projects.
• Ability to manage projects from conception to completion
• Understanding of commercial elements of projects.
• Manage workload and update forward plans. Work to time allocations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Confidence in presenting design ideas to clients.
• Deliver client presentations on assigned projects, represent the company at meetings with clients and contractors when required.
• Contribute to bid preparation, tender reviews, and proposal development.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience with at least 3 years in the UAE
• Must have a relevant Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, preference is for this role to be filled by an Electrical Engineer
• Design Consultancy experience preferred
• Chartered Engineer Status would be advantageous – CIBSE or IET preferred

About the Company

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.