We are looking for a Principal Public Health Engineer to be join our design team in Dubai, UAE.
Job Details & Requirements:
- To undertake Public Health Services, GAS and Fire Protection systems design on international projects independently;
- Preparing technical markups/sketches for modelling by the BIM team;
- Representing Atkins at meetings with Clients and Contractors;
- Liaise with Local Statutory Authorities;
- Technical Report writing;
- Preparation of design calculations using industry-standard software;
- Preparation of technical specifications in Master format CSI and NES;
- Maintaining records and archives to company standards;
- Manage own workload and workload of others;
- Preparing and managing project budgets;
- Engage in Multi-discipline coordination and workshops;
- Ensure Quality Assurance/Quality control processes have been incorporated into the design;
- Raise enquiries during PHE+Fire+Gas design development;
- Review and develop established standard details and specifications with current market trends;
- Manage production of standard PHE+Fire+Gas details/specifications;
- Resource management across the PHE+Fire+Gas package;
- Strategic technical decision making;
- Technical responsibility for quality associated with PHE+Fire+Gas design deliverables;
Skills
- Fully qualified professional and conversant with relevant market knowledge.
- Minimum BEng or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute with 15-20 years of industry experience post qualification.
- Chartered Engineer or working towards Membership of IPA, CIBSE, NFPA etc.
- Significant experience working in a design consultancy, preferably in the Middle East.
- Experience in delivering projects in conjunction with remote design centers.
- Proven experience working in a design consultancy as a designer and technical authority. Applied broad professional knowledge and experienced judgement.
- Exceptional skills and knowledge of working in a design consultancy with good knowledge of Local and International Codes and Regulations.
- A high level of technical skill in Public Health Services and Fire Protection Systems design is essential.
- Ability to develop technical specifications in Master format CSI and NES.
- Good level of computer literacy in Windows, HASS, HEVACOMP, Navis work and Microsoft packages - an understanding of AutoCAD/Revit, and the BIM process is beneficial.
- Wider knowledge of integrated design and collaboration with other disciplines is highly desirable.
- Capable of working under pressure and on several projects simultaneously.
- Aware of the commercial process required with the administration of the Change Control system
- Able to understand and express technical concepts in written and verbal language with a high standard of written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to innovate new solutions as well as apply existing solutions to problems.
- Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive way.
- Good report writing skills and experience in making presentations to and attending meetings with clients is essential.
- Forming and managing relationships with Clients, networking and promoting the company.
- Strong team management skills.
- Good leadership qualities to work in harmony with the team.