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:

• Deliver consultancy and surveying services to AESG’s clients.

• Execution of projects.

• Assist in business development activities related to consultancy services.

Qualification / Education:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree or master’s in engineering/Building Surveying or equivalent.

• Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience.

Responsibilities:

1) Site based

• Conduct surveys of new-build developments, witnessing the installation of both passive and active fire safety systems.

• Perform Compartmentation Surveys.

• Carry out Fire Stopping Inspections.

• Carry out site surveys in relation to Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) (training provided).

• Utilise construction software for site surveys and reporting.

2) Office based

• Review and study existing documentation, including O&M manuals, fire strategy documents, architectural drawings, FRAs, FRAEWs, fire strategy plans and elevations, commissioning certificates, and other relevant records.

• Prepare detailed reports using Microsoft Word based on both document studies and on-site building surveys.

• Present findings from document reviews and building surveys to internal senior chartered personnel using PowerPoint presentations.

• Conduct internal quality assurance checks on colleagues’ deliverables.

• Prepare intrusive survey briefing documents.

• Draft Building Safety Case reports.

• Draft and contribute to FRAEW reports.

• Cross-reference Building Regulations, associated Approved Document guidance, and relevant British Standards.

• Perform research and development on building safety topics as assigned by line management and share insights with colleagues to support team knowledge.

Competencies

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

• Communication / Collaboration: Play a key role in mediating conflicts and ensuring effective communication among team members. Provide clear instructions to teams, deliver feedback effectively and foster a positive team environment. Demonstrate diplomacy, self-awareness and good rapport-building skills. Continuous interaction and collaboration with clients and cross-departmental teams.

• Technical Knowledge / Expertise: Focus on becoming subject matter experts in specific technical areas. Expand the knowledge through specialised training, certifications, and practical experience.

• Creativity / Innovation: Actively promote creative thinking within the teams or department, encouraging colleagues to embrace new ideas and approaches. Demonstrate resolution of complex technical issues and actively perusing new technologies and methodologies to shake up industry norms.

• Client Focus / Relationship Building: Maintain and strengthen high levels of Client satisfaction and feedback. Preparation of proposals and seeking and winning new work. Generating multiple instances of repeat work with Clients

• 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. 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. Leading the 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. Responsible for at least 2 more junior members of staff. Uphold AESG Core Values.

• 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 and consider the long-term implications of each option. Apply sound judgment and implement solutions in line with best practice. Acts decisively by committing to the option chosen.

• Employee Focus / Process Compliance: Skilled in managing employee relations and fostering a positive work environment. Assesses business and operational risks. Provide training on policies and compliance to other business units. Develop risk management processes. Ensure proper implementation of regulations. Skilled in managing employee relations and fostering a positive work environment. Assesses business and operational risks. Ensure proper implementation of regulations.