Senior Specification Writer

Energi Recruitment Services

UAE

Ref: HP196-202

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Senior Specification Writers Required - Dubai (All disciplines - Architectural (2 Nos), Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom, Geotechnical AND Landscape / Environmental / Transportation) For a very well renowned International Design & Project Management Consultancy in Dubai.

The above mentioned positions are for strategic growth & my client looking to build an entire team of specification writers, due to their existing project portfolio & order book for the year ahead.

Candidate Specification:

* Possess thorough familiarity with British and/or European Specification formats and standards.
* Well-aware of the Regional as well as UAE codes and regulations i.e. Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, Dubai Civil Defense, Sa'afat, Estidama, etc.
* Ability to review and analyse construction drawings and documents while also developing and maintaining office-wide quality control standards.
* Demonstrate exceptional knowledge in his are of specifications, materials and construction methods.
* Have significant prior experience with LEED certified projects and an awareness of both regional and local sustainability standards. The ideal candidate will be LEED-AP qualified.
* Team players, capable of supervising and supporting design and technical staff in the preparation of contract documents.
* Have knowledge of master specification compilation and updating

Requirements

Qualifications:

* Degree from a well-recognised university in a relevant field.
* 15+ years specification writing experience, with at least 5 of those spent in the UAE using NBS or European equivalent formats.
* Previous specification writing experience with a large Architectural/Engineering firm, preferably in the MENA region, is very desirable.
* Excellent working knowledge of building materials and construction technology.
* Good working knowledge of current contract law as it applies to construction.
* Good computer skills with MS Office software suite.

Competitive salary & benefits package available to the successful candidate.

About the Company

Energi People is a leading International recruitment agency specialising in providing human resource solutions for the Building Services and Structural Engineering industries. Having in-depth knowledge of the civil/structural and building services markets In the UK and Middle East, we are able to supply personnel at all levels to technical organisations on both a permanent and contract basis.

This is why we take the time to fully understand our customers' needs, allowing us to provide a truly tailored recruitment solution. At Energi People we believe in forging long term relationships with our customers, which is why quality, honesty and professionalism is embedded into everything we do.

Our aim is to add lasting value to our clients and candidates through the service we offer and as a result our customers return time and time again. With a combination of extensive market knowledge, recruitment expertise and wide network of industry contacts, Energi People is perfectly positioned to offer a high quality personnel recruitment service.

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