Black & White Engineering (B&W) is a leading MEP design consultancy. Launched in the UAE in 2007, we became an independent company in 2014 and are now a true global consultancy with offices in Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
Our engineering expertise reaches across all sectors of the construction industry, providing pragmatic and practical design solutions to ensure our projects are spatially and operationally efficient. Our design process fully considers the installation and maintenance practicalities on site.
Reporting to the Director of Civil Engineering, the Principal Civil Engineer is based within a multi-disciplined design team, primarily in the development of data centre sites. To provide sound, technical, civil engineering design leadership and to ensure project requirements and clients’ specifications are fully met. Apply initiative and ownership to all areas of responsibility.
We have ambitious growth plans, so key priorities will include :
- Developing skills, knowledge, and experience in civil services and other disciplines
- Planning, organising, and coordinating all disciplines
- Thinking and decision making with assistance where required
- Communication in clear terms, both oral and written
- Teamwork and leadership are keys to success at this level
This is a hands-on role, working closely with several global teams alongside local leaders and engineering teams to ensure the required level of resource is in place to deliver the objectives and KPI’s of projects.
Your recommendations, conversations, and plans are based on a thorough understanding of both internal and external data and insights. By maintaining close proximity to this information, we aim to offer the best practice support to our teams.
Role Requirements (Professional & Technical Expertise)
Results orientated individual with strong problem solving, technical realisation and coordination skillsA strong engineering degree (or equivalent) in Civil engineering, or sufficient suitable experienceAble to demonstrate extensive experience of a wide range of technical areasBEng, BSc or equivalent plus Chartered EngineerTechnical knowledge in primary discipline and a thorough understanding of Civil and Structural Engineering through all stages of the design processRelevant experience in structural analysis and design, using the latest tools and softwareExcellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. You will have proven ability in negotiating positive outcomes, resource planning, motivation and managementTeam-builder, able to support the team through training and mentoringTrack record of having worked on a variety of civil engineering design projects and the delivery of small to large scale projects, from concept design through to completion. Able to execute engineering activities within the budget, programme and schedule, whilst maintaining technical integrityAbility to work in an evolving market where new technologies can be embracedGetting Results & Working Together
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are :
Accountability : Everyone is accountableIntegrity : We are straight-talking, respectful, and fairSimplicity : Both in our approach and solutionsSupportive : We are approachable, inclusive, and we recognise successQuality : We strive to get it right first time, every timeWhen working together we are :
SupportiveAccountableRespectfulThe key tools to be effective are :
PlanningSolving problemsRole Responsibilities
Act as the lead engineer on civil engineering designs and liaise with the client and both internal and external design teams to ensure successful preparation and delivery on project objectives, including providing technical supportMonitor and address training and development requirements for yourself and your teamKeep up-to-date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to the disciplineLead on engineering quality – develop designs and drawings, compile specifications, drawings and relevant contract documents. Maintain the required technical quality of work, ensuring that designs comply with the relevant codes, standards, regulations and proceduresIdentify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process, maintain planning and cost control on all scopesRepresents the team / group / profession / discipline at external meetingsConsideration in the development of designs of sustainability and safety.Team Leadership – Manage a design team to ensure successful preparation and delivery on project objectives and work collaboratively with other disciplines.In addition, is responsible for one or more of the following :
Manages projects, work area or technical skill setResponsible for predicting and planning future resources, which may include setting up project plansResponsible for the design / delivery of events, activities, processes, and / or projects which have a major impact on the management of the business, allocates tasks and coordinates activitiesResponsible for the performance and development of others, providing guidance, training, motivational and directional feedbackJ-18808-Ljbffr
