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.