Buildings Technology Director

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description



As an iconic Building Technology Director, your role would involve overseeing the integration of advanced technologies into the design, construction, and operation of landmark buildings. You\'d be responsible for developing strategies to enhance sustainability, energy efficiency, and user experience through smart systems, innovative materials, and cutting-edge automation. Collaborating with architects, engineers, and technology experts, you\'d lead the implementation of state-of-the-art solutions that define the building\'s identity and functionality, while ensuring seamless operation and maintenance. Your role would also encompass staying updated on emerging trends in architecture and technology to continually push the boundaries of iconic building design.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Accountable for the end-to-end leadership, management and delivery of all aspects of this project. This includes project management, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance and scope management of the projects, in line with the Atkins methodology.

Accountable for successful close out of commercial fee and contractual negotiations with the Client and their representative.

Accountable for the establishment of the project, including resourcing from Delivery Centres and Offices, project set up, work breakdown structure (WBS), program development, milestone establishment, scope changes and variations

Demonstrate care about the well-being of themselves and others, through actively participating in and driving OHS activities.

Build and lead whole project delivery team, secure required resources.

Ensure project delivery activity is in line with Company standards and client expectations

Ensure effective closeout and debrief occurs with Client, Client Relationship Executive (CRE), People Manager and Project Leader

Financial Management

Accountable for the P/L of the project

Have an excellent understanding of Risk and the need to use their commercial acumen

Review and submit monthly PSR

Review Project budget at the start of the project.

Conduct Monthly Financial Review with the team and present to Senior Management

Client Management

Manage contract matters with Client

Escalate issues in a timely manner to the PRB.

Requirements:

Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in engineering or architecture from a reputed institution.

Proven experience in leading on large multi-disciplinary projects or running a programme of works, in design or construction environment.

Iconic or landmark project deliveries to be specifically highlighted in CV.

Experience of leading a business and having responsibility for a P&L account.

Proven success in the delivery of large capital projects within scope, time and budget

Ability to influence for results.

Experience in the planning, managing and successfully delivering on projects involving numerous stakeholders.

Strong leadership skills and proven ability to build, lead, organize, motivate and direct large multi-national organization.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with clients, team members, and senior management.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Thorough understand of local standards, Approving Authority processes.

Be resilient with a \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude and able to work under pressure.

Be collaborative and able to work across regional and business boundaries.

Be an inspiration leader and set standards by example, to motivate the project team.

Be focused on delivering to agree objectives and standards.

Assert independent views and challenge when appropriate.

Willing to challenge the status quo.

Rewards & Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:

A competitive salary

Transportation allowance

Medical and life insurance cover

22 calendar days annual leave

Medical and life insurance cover

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Employee Assistance Programme \xe2\x80\x93 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

SNC Lavalin\'s Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

As one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

Active in the Middle East for over 20 years, we have offices in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. We hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success is built on recruiting \xe2\x80\x93 and then developing \xe2\x80\x93 brilliant people from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds. It\xe2\x80\x99s precisely this diversity of talent that sets us apart.

Acquired by SNC Lavalin in 2017, we also have an extensive depth of geographic exposure across 50 countries and the breadth of 53,000 experts. As one of the largest engineering consultants, we have access to 17,000 staff in the Middle East making us one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancies in the region.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1578525
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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