Wet Utilities Engineer

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As a global firm, GHD continues to expand our market presence across the Middle East. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and self-driven Wet Utilities Lead to join our Abu Dhabi office. The candidate would have worked as a Design Engineer with a track record in infrastructure (Wet Utilites) master planning, design and project delivery as well as strong relationship with local authorities.

You will report to the Infrastructure Lead. 

• The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing client briefs (RFP’s), responding with tailored proposals, as well as managing small teams to deliver smart, efficient and compliant infrastructure packages to a high standard of quality.
• Preparation of concept and detailed civil infrastructure designs and producing technical and commercial specifications, design reports, drawings and schedules.
• Monitors and controls project budgets and schedules, initiating any necessary action to achieve established financial targets.
• Driving high quality drawing production (working parallel with drafters).
• Preparation of tender submissions including proposal cost and time estimates.
• Liaison with municipalities, utilities, and other consultants for information, as required in pursuit of approvals and general coordination tasks.
• Coordination with the other internal multi-discipline project managers, teams and sub consultants.
• Supervision and mentoring junior staff, providing technical and professional guidance to assist in their development.

In addition to your technical strengths, we are looking for a candidate with strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills that can lead teams on a project basis so that the solutions delivered to clients are innovative, sustainable and appropriate.

Please send in your applications along with a cover letter. GHD warmly welcomes applications from all nationalities, supporting the diversity program of our overall organization.

• Bachelor’s in engineering or Science (Civil Engineering).
• 10 years of experience with a minimum of 05 years in a UAE based Consultancy.
• Project Management and strong client interfacing experience.
• Possess strong relationships with government and private clients within UAE (all emirates).
• Experienced in both Internal and External Wet Utilites design.
• Technical knowledge wet infrastructure utilities (including sewer, stormwater, potable water, irrigation and firefighting water, district cooling,).
• Possess existing relationships with key decision makers within local (UAE) utility organizations.
• Understanding of modern infrastructure modelling software packages.
• Strong analytical and technical report writing skills and written/verbal communications.
• UAE experience and a solid understanding of design, international standards and construction practices specific to this region, will be considered favorably. 

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.