Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

This critical role will work as part of the Infrastructure team, supporting the design phase of various Roads projects in Dubai and supporting other GCC offices where needed.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Leading a team of professional employees, driving increased organizational performance and achievement of team goals.
• Developing and implementing measures to mitigate project-related financial and business risks, in partnership with Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Building technical capability of others and actively transfer technical expertise within the organization.
• Preparing proposals and conducts presentations to clients where required.
• Analyzing existing work processes, procedures and systems, identifying opportunities for increased efficiencies, cost-effectiveness and service improvements.
• Preparing, planning and controlling financial budgets and team resources in order to deliver required commercial outcomes.
• Preparing and managing complex project programs and project contracts.
• Participating in agreed business development activities.
• Leading and developing strong communication and working relationships with staff, management, subcontractors, public agencies and clients which support collaborative work practices.
• Ensuring the effective functioning of large/complex and/or multidisciplinary teams by  using appropriate interpersonal styles to promote team cohesion and collaboration.
• Providing feedback and day-to-day coaching.
• Fostering a working environment that promotes a learning culture and supports career planning strategies of team members to meet future development needs.
• Creating a safety culture within area of responsibility to ensure all work is completed in accordance with KEO health and safety policies.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s focused more to Roads/Transportation will also be considered as a positive.

Candidates that have worked on major Road programs in the GCC will be looked upon favourably.

Preferred attributes:

• Demonstrable experience of working on Integration into Smart City planning from a roads perspective.
• Strong understanding of GCC’s roads sector and relevant regulations.
• Experience gained form working on projects that are in parallel with large Master Plan programs.