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Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization. 


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


Key Responsibilities


  • 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.


Qualifications


  • 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. 

Our commitment to you


Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.


Who we are


We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 14,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly ‘One GHD’ across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.


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.


Interested? Apply now



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