Electrical Associate

Job Description

An independent multi-disciplinary consultancy providing engineering services for the built environment. They are working on a variety of large-scale projects in a number of sectors including hotels & leisure, commercial, education, fit-out, healthcare, infrastructure, residential, and retail. As a result of growth, they are looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer in their offices in Dubai.

The Role:

As an Associate, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistently high-quality service for clients, and ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed. You should have c10 years of experience in the relevant field, leading the design of large-scale MV/LV schemes particularly related to hospitality, retail, or healthcare. You will be an ambassador for the company, representing us at project interviews/meetings, and taking part in the marketing practice generally.

The role is instrumental in helping to continue to grow and develop a team of technically competent engineers within this high-performing sector, as well as seeking new opportunities to develop the business.

Responsible for managing all aspects of a portfolio of jobs as Project Manager in conjunction with a project director or Associate Director on major/complex projects undertaking the role of Project Engineer.

Core responsibilities include:

• Project delivery of the Electrical Discipline
• Acting as MEP design leader and key client point of contact on selected projects responsible for: Customer satisfaction Job profitability Job cash flow Project quality
• Conduct early-stage option analysis, strategy setting, and critical review of the client brief to develop the optimum design solution at the early stage of the project
• Be able to motivate and lead professional teams to deliver client solutions
• Manage a team of engineers in diverse geographical locations to deliver the project in line with the project program and available costs
• Liaise with the MEP project Director, and other stakeholders on progress, risks, and commercial position
• Extensive understanding of local authority requirements in UAE and KSA
• Be experienced and competent at: Presenting to clients Preparing client/project proposals for agreement with a Director Negotiating fee proposals and requesting additional fees where possible Constructing project teams from internal and external resources. Procuring projec Planning projects
• Liaising with client/design team/contractor/authorities.
• Ensuring QA policy, HSE, and CDM requirements are satisfied.
• Ability to represent the practice on the projects under his/her control.

The Candidate:

• You should have a relevant degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered with a Professional Engineering Institution such as CIBSE or IET is preferable
• You should possess excellent technical knowledge in your primary discipline and a thorough understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process
• 10-12 years of experience in the relevant field with a proven record in leading the electrical design of large-scale MV / LV schemes particularly related to hospitality, retail, or healthcare
• You should have experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, leading, motivating, and supervising junior/senior engineers
• Experience in leading Revit delivery is essential
• With excellent interpersonal and communication skills you will have a proven ability in negotiating positive outcomes, resource planning, motivation, and management
• Ability to develop good relationships both internal and external
• Previous consultancy experience, and experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment

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