Technical Principal Infrastructure Design
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
About the role
MM are expanding our land development team in the Middle East and are looking for a motivated infrastructure design lead with extensive experience to join their growing team in the region to work across our projects.
This person will lead a team of talented engineers to technical and commercial success and will be responsible for developing and expanding the team and working with our global teams and wider disciplines such as mobility, sustainability, environment, coastal and waste.
Our offer ranges from technical due diligence, through master planning and infrastructure design to site supervision. We deliver across our global teams but our focus markets are the UAE and KSA.
Typical projects include major masterplanning and infrastructure design for many of the major developers. There is the opportunity to support major transport opportunities outside the typical land development offer. You will be expected to be client centric but commercially sound.
Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:
MM are expanding our land development team in the Middle East and are looking for a motivated infrastructure design lead with extensive experience to join their growing team in the region to work across our projects.
This person will lead a team of talented engineers to technical and commercial success and will be responsible for developing and expanding the team and working with our global teams and wider disciplines such as mobility, sustainability, environment, coastal and waste.
Our offer ranges from technical due diligence, through master planning and infrastructure design to site supervision. We deliver across our global teams but our focus markets are the UAE and KSA.
Typical projects include major masterplanning and infrastructure design for many of the major developers. There is the opportunity to support major transport opportunities outside the typical land development offer. You will be expected to be client centric but commercially sound.
Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:
- Act as, or support, Project Principal for all major infrastructure design projects
- Lead the infrastructure design team
- Day to day management/coordination of all design review activities, including stakeholder management, budget control and reporting
- High degree of commercial awareness and ability to manage a budget and change control.
- Regular liaison with client\xe2\x80\x99s, PMCs, subconsultants and contractor\xe2\x80\x99s and representatives for all design review activities
- Administer the review of all design and technical submissions
- Ensure proper controls are in place for all disciplines i.e. QA/QC, contract compliance etc.
- Discipline progress control and reporting to Project Principal and client\xe2\x80\x99s representative
- Identify and report any changes (variations)
- Monitor the project\xe2\x80\x99s progress and the allocation of resources; initiate changes as required
- Work with the discipline Engineers and Project Principal on resolving issues with the design
- Identify and manage delivery of information required by the project teams and contractors from and monitor progress against agreed timelines
- Identify risks and opportunities associated with coordination and advise the project teams regularly.
- Ensuring the Mott MacDonald\xe2\x80\x99s best practices are implemented in an effective and economic manner
- Lead design review and report on any recommendation that can aid with delivery and the project\xe2\x80\x99s financials
- Manage a team of engineers.
- Support in the development of our Middle East Business through active engagement with our clients and input into tendering.
- Lead our design workshops and presentations to key clients for all utility disciplines.
Candidate Specification
- Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar relevant engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent Licensed / registered engineer with a recognized authority is preferred.
- Relevant engineering experience in design management, commercial project management and project controls.
- Experience in the Middle East.
- Experience in leading design teams, project planning, technical report writing and preparation of proposals.
- Familiarity with international design review standards and knowledge of UAE and KSA Standards.
- Experience within a consultancy environment specifically leading and developing a team
- Continuously looking for innovations and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across individuals, teams and projects
- Drive for personal development and the development of their team
Job Profile
Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients\xe2\x80\x99 businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
We can offer:
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients\xe2\x80\x99 businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
We can offer:
- 90 calendar days\xe2\x80\x99 paid maternity leave
- Competitive annual leave
- An annual professional institution subscription
- Annual company performance bonus scheme \xe2\x80\x93 Subject to company performance
Other Information
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We\xe2\x80\x99re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients\xe2\x80\x99 businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person\xe2\x80\x99s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We\xe2\x80\x99re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients\xe2\x80\x99 businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person\xe2\x80\x99s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence
Job Ref
68134BR
Recruiter Contact
Iustina Blidariu
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region/State
ALL - United Arab Emirates
Discipline
Building services, Infrastructure, Planning and modelling, Project programme and commercial management
Sector
Transport
Website Region
Middle East
Website Sector
Transportation
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1612828
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned