Principal PHE Engineer

This is a great opportunity for an experienced design engineer to work within an internationally renowned consultancy, working on large scale multidiscipline projects in a growing sector. You should have the ability to make decisions, act on your own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.

Responsibilities

• To undertake Public Health Services and Fire Protection systems design on international projects;
• Preparing technical mark ups/sketches for drafting by the CAD team;
• Representing Atkins at meetings with Clients and Contractors;
• Liaise with Local Statutory Authorities;
• Technical Report writing;
• Preparation of design calculations using industry standard software;
• Preparation of technical specifications in Masterformat and NES;
• Maintaining records and archives to company standards;
• Manage own workload and workload of others;
• Preparing and managing project budgets;
• Engage in Multi discipline coordination and workshops;
• Ensure Quality Assurance/Quality control processes have been incorporated in the design;
• Raise enquiries during PHE+Fire design development;
• Review and develop established standard details and specifications with current market trends;
• Manage production of standard PHE+Fire details/specifications;
• Resource management across the PHE+Fire package;
• Strategic technical decision making;
• Technical responsibility for quality associated with PHE+Fire design deliverables;
• Review of all PHE+Fire submissions to ensure consistency of approach across package.

Job Details & Requirements:

• Fully qualified professional and conversant with relevant market knowledge.
• Minimum BEng or equivalent in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience or Masters in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards with Membership of IPA, CIBSE, NFPA etc.
• Significant experience working in a design consultancy, preferably in the Middle East.
• Experience in delivering projects in conjunction with remote design centres.
• Proven experience working in a design consultancy in the capacity of designer and technical authority. Applied broad professional knowledge and experienced judgement.
• Exceptional skills and knowledge of working in a design consultancy with good knowledge of Local and International Codes and Regulations.
• High level of technical skill in Public Health Services and Fire Protection Systems design is essential.
• Ability to develop technical specifications in Masterformat and NES.
• Good level of computer literacy in Windows, HASS, HEVACOMP, NES and Microsoft packages - an understanding of AutoCAD/Revit is beneficial
• Wider knowledge of integrated design and collaboration with other disciplines highly desirable.
• Capable of working under pressure and on several projects simultaneously.
• Financial awareness is preferred but ability to develop this skill is required.
• Able to understand and express technical concepts in written and verbal language with high standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Able to innovate new solutions as well as applying existing solutions to problems.
• Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients is essential.
• Forming and managing relationships with Clients, networking and promoting the company.
• Strong team management skills.
• Good leadership qualities to work in harmony with the team.
• Experience of working on GSAS is an added advantage.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

Apply and the process:

We are in the process of shortlisting candidates and will advise you on your status soon