Principal Engineer - Dubai, UAE

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a fully experienced Principal Engineer to be based in our Dubai office.

Role Responsibilities

Role Requirements

• BSc/BEng or degree in appropriate engineering discipline desirable or have sufficient equivalent experience
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus appropriate experience or equivalent
• Chartered Eng status or equivalent desirable
• Data centre experience preferred
• Significant experience of specification design for several building types
• Experience in development and implementation of design management tools and procedures
• Proven experience in excess of 7 years, working alongside design teams with a solid understanding and empathy of the design process. Experience of working in a team environment is essential.
• Good understanding relevant codes and standards.
• Good understanding of local permitting procedures and submission requirements.
• Enthusiastic, driven and dynamic self-starter with career progression aspirations.
• Ability to forge strong client and supplier relationships
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports 
• Ability to mentor and develop and team to achieve project and business goals
• Ability to contributing to the growth of the business via business development
• Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team under own initiative
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the design process
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project or similar Project Programming Tools
• Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software 
• Appreciation & working knowledge of contract law
• Proven project and design programming skills
• Adaptable, proactive approach to tasks
• Flexible and willing to travel regularly to service international projects and customers
• Client facing with strong presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously, as part of a wider team, and leading a team 
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation   
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess exceptional clear communication skills spoken/written
• Chairing/facilitation of meetings
• Good understanding of UAE and European Standards/UAE Regulations/Codes
• Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines

Benefits

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 30 calendar days annual leave
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• End of Service Benefits (as per UAE Labour Law)
• Healthcare Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days/ initiatives
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in UAE without restrictions.