Principal Engineer - Dubai, UAE
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Overview
We now seek a fully experienced Principal Engineer to be based in our Dubai office.
Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for the running of large scale projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc.
- Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes.
- Surveys, tests, carries out dilapidation reports on existing mechanical installations.
- Prepare technical specifications to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements.
- Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client.
- Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams.
- Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
- Leads on the coordination of engineering services.
- Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions.
Role Requirements
- BSc/BEng or degree in appropriate engineering discipline desirable or have sufficient equivalent experience
- MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus appropriate experience or equivalent
- Chartered Eng status or equivalent desirable
- Data centre experience preferred
- Significant experience of specification design for several building types
- Experience in development and implementation of design management tools and procedures
- Proven experience in excess of 7 years, working alongside design teams with a solid understanding and empathy of the design process.
Experience
- of working in a team environment is essential.
- Good understanding relevant codes and standards.
- Good understanding of local permitting procedures and submission requirements.
- Enthusiastic, driven and dynamic self-starter with career progression aspirations.
- Ability to forge strong client and supplier relationships
- Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports
- Ability to mentor and develop and team to achieve project and business goals
- Ability to contributing to the growth of the business via business development
- Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team under own initiative
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the design process
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel Outlook/PowerPoint)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project or similar Project Programming Tools
- Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
- Appreciation & working knowledge of contract law
- Proven project and design programming skills
- Adaptable, proactive approach to tasks
- Flexible and willing to travel regularly to service international projects and customers
- Client facing with strong presentation skills
- Ability to work autonomously, as part of a wider team, and leading a team
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
- Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess exceptional clear communication skills spoken/written
- Chairing/facilitation of meetings
- Good understanding of UAE and European Standards/UAE Regulations/Codes
- Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines
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