Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

JOB PURPOSE

• Hold responsibility for the supervision of construction projects

• Manage both technical and commercial aspects of projects

• Provides guidance and leadership to junior team members

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering

• Facade Engineer with minimum 8 years’ experience in façades engineering, reviewing and with a creative architectural engineering mindset

• Chartered Engineer with IstructE or a Member of Society of Façade Engineering

• Strong understanding of international codes such as ASTM and BS EN.

GENERAL EXPECTANCY

• Extensive experience and high-level competencies in specialised areas.

• Contributes valuable insights to projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently manage complex projects and resolve complex project issues- at detail design and construction stage and remedial of existing projects.

• Conduct Façade diagnosis inspections and reporting. 

• Conduct factory & site inspections and reporting, including testing and visual & performance mock-ups.

• Generating multiple instances of repeat work with clients.

• Provide line management, guidance and leadership to more junior team members.

• Updating existing construction check list templates.

• Keeping up to date with the facade market/standards/code of practice.

• Development of research publications.

• Strong technical understanding of geometric complex façade systems & supporting steel structures, including their development in 3D software platform environments.

• Good ability to conduct finite element analysis for architectural façade steel structures, complex glazed elements, metal components and other materials.

• Familiar with engineering review of shop drawings.

COMPETENCIES  

• Leadership / Management skills: Leadership involves effective delegation, strategic planning, and fostering collaboration across teams. Starting to develop coaching abilities.

• Communication / Collaboration: Provide clear instructions to teams, deliver feedback effectively and foster a positive team environment.

• Technical Knowledge / Expertise: Focus on becoming subject matter experts in specific technical areas.

• Creativity / Innovation: Actively promote creative thinking within their teams or departments, encouraging colleagues to embrace new ideas and approaches.

• Client Focus / Relationship Building: Maintain and strengthen high levels of Client satisfaction and feedback. Preparation of proposals and seeking and winning new work.

• Strategic Vision / Planning: Contribute to the data analysis development of reports and presentations used in the strategic planning process for specific division.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET

• Time Management / Planning: Responsible for overseeing teams and larger projects. Developing advanced project management skills, such as creating comprehensive project plans, managing budgets, and allocating resources effectively.

• Industry Experience / Thought Leadership: Demonstrated expertise in discipline, industry leadership through participation in industry professional groups and conferences and the development of research publications.

• Project Management / Operational Delivery: Proven expertise in discipline with a track record of numerous projects ($150k) successfully delivered independently with high level of Client feedback. Independently manage complex projects and resolve complex project issues. They lead efforts to streamline cross-functional processes and drive efficiency across the organisation.

• Leadership / Team Management Experience: Ability to independently project manage delivery and guide junior team members within the project team or mentoring junior team members / graduates. Provide guidance and leadership to more junior team members.

• Commercial Acumen / Business Development: Proficiency in creating and managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost control. Managing relationships with project vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective procurement. Client oriented and contributes to commercial success of the division.

• Problem Solving / Decision Making: Generate viable options for addressing problems. Consider the long-term implications of each option.

• Employee Focus / Process Compliance: Skilled in managing employee relations and fostering a positive work environment. Assesses business and operational risks. Ensure proper implementation of regulations.

• Upholding AESG Core Values: Upholding AESG Core Values such as: Honesty, Flexibility, Adaptability, Client-centricity and Collaboration.