Senior Urban
Designer
Engage Selection
Abu Dhabi, UAE
The senior urban designer
will provide technical and professional leadership in the execution of master
planning projects in UAE and the wider region, with a particular expertise in
creative concept and detailed master planning. The candidate would play a key
role in the development of the client master planning business in the UAE and
region. The senior urban designer will also support the UAE team in business
development initiatives, bid preparation and marketing.
To be a member of the Urban Design team in the UAE and provide services to external and internal clients as part of the clients Middle East urban design team. To be involved in strategic planning studies, urban master planning and urban design and public realm projects in the Middle East.
Responsibilities
Lead the project team and their own design team proactively and to coordinate with disciplines including other sub consultants and other specialists
Coordinate with and supervise their own team of Urban Design and Architectural technician on a day-to-day basis to achieve excellent design quality and documentation, and match or better the clients QA standards
Present the work of the team during client meetings and communicate feedback/new instructions to the team
Report to Head of Department on a regular basis regarding progress, design, quality, resources, changes, site issues, planning issues etc.
Support in the preparation of technical and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major projects where appropriate;
May be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations;
Responsible for the management of teams and meeting agreed budgets;
Other duties will be requested from time to time.
To be a member of the Urban Design team in the UAE and provide services to external and internal clients as part of the clients Middle East urban design team. To be involved in strategic planning studies, urban master planning and urban design and public realm projects in the Middle East.
Responsibilities
Lead the project team and their own design team proactively and to coordinate with disciplines including other sub consultants and other specialists
Coordinate with and supervise their own team of Urban Design and Architectural technician on a day-to-day basis to achieve excellent design quality and documentation, and match or better the clients QA standards
Present the work of the team during client meetings and communicate feedback/new instructions to the team
Report to Head of Department on a regular basis regarding progress, design, quality, resources, changes, site issues, planning issues etc.
Support in the preparation of technical and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major projects where appropriate;
May be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations;
Responsible for the management of teams and meeting agreed budgets;
Other duties will be requested from time to time.
Technical Competencies
Essential
Degree or postgraduate qualification in urban design (preferred), architecture or landscape
Minimum 8 years solid experience in master planning and urban design projects;
Preferable to have relevant experience in the UAE, as well as the Middle East with an understanding of Emirati and Arabic urban morphology and culture, housing typologies, and/or appropriate design standards in the Emirate and the region;
Ability to convey urban design and master planning concepts and solutions in real time to clients and others using drawings, freehand sketches and other mixed media material.
Sound knowledge of all necessary software programmes including as a minimum CAD, Adobe Design Suites, Sketch up and MS Office. Additionally, a good understanding of GIS and Revit capability is preferable.
Behavioral Competencies
Essential
Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a customer focus;
Must have previous consultancy experience and technical management skills;
Must have excellent graphic and oral expression capability and be very comfortable with the core of his/her skill set in urban planning and design;
Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and be able to understand the needs and requirements to provide design solutions in context;
Must be able to work in a multicultural team and manage challenging multicultural client relationships;
Able to be flexible and adapt to working in a demanding Middle East environment including the need to travel when required.
Essential
Degree or postgraduate qualification in urban design (preferred), architecture or landscape
Minimum 8 years solid experience in master planning and urban design projects;
Preferable to have relevant experience in the UAE, as well as the Middle East with an understanding of Emirati and Arabic urban morphology and culture, housing typologies, and/or appropriate design standards in the Emirate and the region;
Ability to convey urban design and master planning concepts and solutions in real time to clients and others using drawings, freehand sketches and other mixed media material.
Sound knowledge of all necessary software programmes including as a minimum CAD, Adobe Design Suites, Sketch up and MS Office. Additionally, a good understanding of GIS and Revit capability is preferable.
Behavioral Competencies
Essential
Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a customer focus;
Must have previous consultancy experience and technical management skills;
Must have excellent graphic and oral expression capability and be very comfortable with the core of his/her skill set in urban planning and design;
Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and be able to understand the needs and requirements to provide design solutions in context;
Must be able to work in a multicultural team and manage challenging multicultural client relationships;
Able to be flexible and adapt to working in a demanding Middle East environment including the need to travel when required.
Engage was formed in 2007 in response to
frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large
recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in
providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage
strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that
is unrivalled in the marketplace.
We provide precision
staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the
construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with
market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to
the best candidates and the best vacancies.
Apply Now
Head of
Supervision (Civil Engineer)
Engage Selection
Qatar
Head of Supervision (Civil Engineer)
Qatar
My client is a leading international multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy with a prestigious reputation throughout the region. They are currently seeking a Head of Supervision for their Qatar office to help lead the supervision department on a variety of landmark buildings projects.
Qatar
My client is a leading international multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy with a prestigious reputation throughout the region. They are currently seeking a Head of Supervision for their Qatar office to help lead the supervision department on a variety of landmark buildings projects.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering with at least 15 years’ experience. You must have
experience supervising site activities in the region with a demonstrable
consultancy background. The successful candidate will be Arabic speaking and
have exceptional site supervision experience on a range of buildings projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to lead the supervision department of a
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to lead the supervision department of a
Engage was formed in 2007
in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by
traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With
a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service,
Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and
candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.
We provide precision
staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the
construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with
market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to
the best candidates and the best vacancies.
Apply Now
Senior Architect
Engage Selection
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Senior Architect - Kuwait
Project Delivery/Leadership Responsibilities
• Perform hands-on role of Project Architect and Project Manager on assigned projects
• Ensure timely delivery of projects that are professionally executed within established budgets
• Management, mentoring and leadership of the technical and design staff, including design and technical direction, project management and support of other offices as required
• Ensure constructive leadership and mentoring of junior staff and effective collaboration with other offices and divisions
Design/Production Responsibilities
• Ensure projects are completedith high levels of technical competency. Ensure quality assurance mandates and processes occur. Review and be accountable for design and contract documentation
• Lead teams to pursue highest level of design excellence throughout the delivery of projects
• Promote an environment that fosters innovation
BD/Client Relationships Responsibilities
• Increase client service, retention of current clientele, and increasing client base
• Pro-actively externally promotes the services of the Company
• Participates in proposal development including determining fee and staffing levels, sub-consultancy agreements
Project Delivery/Leadership Responsibilities
• Perform hands-on role of Project Architect and Project Manager on assigned projects
• Ensure timely delivery of projects that are professionally executed within established budgets
• Management, mentoring and leadership of the technical and design staff, including design and technical direction, project management and support of other offices as required
• Ensure constructive leadership and mentoring of junior staff and effective collaboration with other offices and divisions
Design/Production Responsibilities
• Ensure projects are completedith high levels of technical competency. Ensure quality assurance mandates and processes occur. Review and be accountable for design and contract documentation
• Lead teams to pursue highest level of design excellence throughout the delivery of projects
• Promote an environment that fosters innovation
BD/Client Relationships Responsibilities
• Increase client service, retention of current clientele, and increasing client base
• Pro-actively externally promotes the services of the Company
• Participates in proposal development including determining fee and staffing levels, sub-consultancy agreements
• 15 years of architectural experience
• Bachelor in Architecture or above
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD (2D and 3D), Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoDesk VIZ, Rhinoceros, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, 3DStudio, V-ray render
• Solid understanding of all phases of a project: competing for the commission, designing, managing, completing the contract document, and seeing it through to completion
• Track record of securing new business and retaining existing clients
• Ability to travel to foreign countries as required for business
• Experience with both small and large, complex projects
• Bachelor in Architecture or above
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD (2D and 3D), Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoDesk VIZ, Rhinoceros, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, 3DStudio, V-ray render
• Solid understanding of all phases of a project: competing for the commission, designing, managing, completing the contract document, and seeing it through to completion
• Track record of securing new business and retaining existing clients
• Ability to travel to foreign countries as required for business
• Experience with both small and large, complex projects
Engage was formed in 2007 in response to
frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large
recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in
providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage
strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that
is unrivalled in the marketplace.
We provide precision
staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the
construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with
market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to
the best candidates and the best vacancies.
Apply Now