Position Details

Position: Building & Infrastructure Technical Head, KSA
Department: BNI

Minimum Required Qualifications

Specialty

• Management of structural engineers
• Design Review for concrete, steel, composite, post tension, high rise building, industrial building and marine structures
• Conversant in International Codes
• Good technical reporting skills in English language

Education

Engineering Degree / Graduate Engineer / Post-graduate Degree

Training / Awareness

• International Standards like BS, AISC, ACI, IBC etc.
• Software i.e. SAFE/ETABS/MIDAS,/STAADPro/Sap Pro., PROKON, RAM, AutoCAD, etc

Technical Knowledge

• Proficient in handling complex design development concepts, latest software tools and technologies, and designing techniques.
• Understands different design software and ability to provide support in usage, problem solving and model generation.
• Possesses good knowledge of different software systems, and various compatibility requirements.
• Ability to understand and implement client/authority requirements and attend all technical meetings and manage client requests.
• Ability to handle projects independently from start to end.
• Conversant with relevant structural design software, techniques and codes (IBC, ACI, UBC, ASTM, AISC, etc.) and local circulars.
• Able to carry out structural design review for buildings including dynamic seismic design and designs pertaining to wind loads on cladding and building skins and facades according to pre-defined standard/code.
• Able to interpret design drawing and documents and lead the team of Engineers for proper project management and completion.
• Proper communication with the team members and ability to achieve targets as planned.
• Computer skills in both MS Offices and Structural Engineering softwares.
• Able to review technical reports and give approval prior to issuance.
• Thorough knowledge of Structural design of buildings in particular those related with concrete, steel and composite materials.
• Knowledge of applicable Standards of country of project is a plus.
• Licensed by Dubai Municipality (DM) for structural design review (unlimited).

Experience

Minimum 15 years experience in Structural Engineering and 5 years as Design Review Team Leader over BV team of Engineers.

Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

Primary Functions

• Manage the schedule of design review engineers and ensuring timely completion of assigned jobs.
• Perform various technical audits and control services including design review, specialised studies, expert studies, etc. pertaining to his field of competencies.
• Carry out within the frame of conformity assessment services, technical audit, consultancy services, outsourcing, due diligence, design review, etc. The most common mission of the engineer within Bureau Veritas currently being design appraisal.
• Review Technical Reports / Prepare Technical Reports and ensure correct and timely issuance of reports.
• Sign-off reviewed reports and authorize issuance.

Management Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients.
• Understand project requirements, coordinate with resources and direct the projects in the right direction in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage change and effectively pass on the information down the line to concerned teams for smoother execution.
• Delegate and allocate responsibilities efficiently to manage projects end to end.
• Effectively lead teams and inspire others to achieve goals through innovation, quality and excellence.
• Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of team members and suitably make changes if required.
• Resource management skills and ability to handle complex / sensitive issues.
• Encourage team interaction, boost employee motivation and appreciate team contribution.
• Ability to match project tasks with opportunities for development so that employee potential is utilised to the maximum.

Business Requirements

• Maintaining internal and external communication.
• Promotes Bureau Veritas service portfolio to clients.
• Exhibits professional decorum in dealing with clients.

Self Management

• Respects security guidelines of Bureau Veritas and safeguards personal security in the working environment.
• Actively participates in the sharing of knowledge and information (Knowledge Management).
• Bureau Veritas Core and Business Values.
• Results oriented.
• Service driven.
• Personal efficiency.
• Impact and Influencing.
• Rigorous.
• Problem solving.

Customer Focus

• Maintain regular job related contact with clients.
• Understand client needs and work to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Develop trust and open communication with the client.
• Regularly monitor customer satisfaction.
• Proactively market Bureau Veritas’ services.
• Maintains rapport with clients.