Principal Public Health & Fire Engineer

Job description / Role

Principal Public Health & Fire Engineer (Dubai)

We are looking for a Principal Public Health & Fire Engineer to work on one of our major project in Dubai.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical
- Focus on the delivery of high quality technical design drawings and specifications to the required regulations
- Develop the technical capabilities of the team
- Contribute to technical solutions on projects
- Initiate and participate in design peer reviews
- Provide support and guidance to Technical Excellence Group (TEG)
- Keep up to date with industry developments with respect to own discipline and appreciate the basic technical principles and drivers of other disciplines

Project Leadership
- To act as MEP PM on selected projects by managing the successful delivery of high quality multi and single disciplinary projects
- Project manage and supervise teams to successfully deliver high quality discipline projects in line with the Project Life Cycle
- Complete project planning, stakeholder and risk management
- In conjunction with the Project Director identify, assess and manage major project risk and secure these risks are designed out from the project
- To ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met
- Input into the delivery of project profit and loss (P&L) budgets, forecasts and working capital targets for own projects
- Input into the accurate and timely recognition of revenue for own projects and projects
- Input into delivering the process of working capital management from inception to completion within set deadlines; This includes the timing of invoicing, the review of Work in Progress (WIP) and the collection of outstanding invoices from clients whilst utilising the advice of the support functions as necessary
- Contribute to the completion of monthly management project reports to be issued by set deadline

Business Leadership
- Manage and support team
- Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies
- Plan resource needs and escalate as required if there are resource requirements

Input into the recruitment and selection process
- Work closely with line managers to ensure that General Excellence Centres (GECs) communication and design processes are continually improved
- Conduct meaningful inductions, performance management reviews and personal development plans that support the development of individuals and the business
- Input into succession planning and career development across their team
- Input into the Business Unit strategy and facilitate implementation across project team
- Provide regular project status and financial performance updates to line manager
- Attend team meetings and lead project team meetings. Cascade relevant information and encourage feedback from the team
- Lead by example and ensure QMS and Project Lifecycle compliance across their team and projects.
- Support the companies approach to Sustainability and ensure that the Sustainability strategy is implemented across the team

Business Development
- Input into business development activities through participation in external market profile raising activities and functions
- Actively develop external and internal client relationships
- Input into the Key Account Management (KAM) programmes via line manager, with the aim of increasing client intelligence to develop win solutions and support unique selling points for prospects
- Act as Bid Manager on selected projects
- Assist in the Implementation of the Work Tracking Process
- Provide technical support to respond to prequalification documents, Request for Price (RFPs) and other client inquiries
- Input into the financial build-up of resources and lump sum pricing items for prospects where required

Requirements

- BEng / BSc (Hon) or equivalent discipline with minimum 8 years post graduate experience
- Member of associated Professional body
- C. Eng preferred although not essential
- Experience and proven ability to manage projects and team.
- Experienced user of MS Office Suite of Programmes
- Comprehensive experience of technical design and associated discipline software
- Must have experience of leading the designs of all aspects of Public Health and Fire Protection designs
- Must have UAE experience (preferably 3-5 years) working with the local authorities to obtain approvals of Drainage, Water and Fire Protection Designs.
- Must have experience of working with site teams and contractors to proactively manage contractor RFIs and coordination
- BIM experience highly preferable

KEY COMPETENCIES/VALUES:
- People Leadership
- Client Relationships
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Commercial Acumen
- Technical Capability & Delivery
- Adaptability & Learning

MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Health & Safety
- Number of training days
- Delivery of project P&L
- Utilisation
- Client feedback
- Evidence of technical improvement
- Meeting targets and deadlines
- Achievement of individual business objective
Qualifications

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.