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Principal Engineer - Dubai, UAE

Red Engineering Design LtdUnited Arab Emirates, UAE5 months agoSenior
Seniorcontract

Skills

engineeringdesignproject management

About This Role

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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