Principal Engineer (Roads)
AE-Dubai
KEO International Consultants
Req #: 10801
Type: Regular Full-Time
Overview: KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities. As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey. We invite you to join us. Why? When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards. Responsibilities: Our newest opportunity is for a talented Principal Engineer (Roads) to join our award-winning team based in Dubai, UAE. 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. KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work. We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.
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