Senior Aquatic Consultant

WSP; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Sharjah is seeking a qualified individual to oversee technical delivery for aquatic systems. The role involves developing documentation, managing project coordination, and ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of experience in aquatic design, strong MEP knowledge, and excellent stakeholder coordination skills. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Global team collaboration

Professional mentorship

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of experience in aquatic, wellness, or spa design.
• Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and resolve design conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical documentation for aquatic systems.
• Act as a technical liaison between design team and stakeholders.
• Represent the aquatic team in client-facing meetings.

Skills

MEP design

Stakeholder coordination

Technical documentation

Report writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Revit

Job description

Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Develop and coordinate detailed technical documentation for swimming pools, water features, and spa or wellness systems, aligned with local codes and international standards.
• Prepare engineering specifications, schedules, and technical reports for mechanical and electrical aquatic systems, focusing on filtration, hydraulics, and MEP integration.
• Support the modelling, markups, and QA/QC review of Revit outputs, in collaboration with BIM leads.
• Lead the development of technical inputs for operational manuals and tender documents.

Project Coordination and Client Support

• Act as the technical liaison between the aquatic design team and external stakeholders, including architects, project managers, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring coordinated inputs and delivery alignment.
• Represent the aquatic team in client-facing coordination meetings and resolve RFIs and design queries.
• Review third-party drawings and submittals for compliance with aquatic requirements and provide clear technical feedback.

Client Interface & Issue Resolution

• Represent WSP as the lead technical authority in client-facing meetings, RFIs, and design coordination calls.
• Address and resolve technical issues promptly through proactive decision-making and clear internal/external communication.

Design Management and Value Engineering

• Review concept and schematic designs to identify engineering risks and propose technical refinements.
• Conduct space planning, plant room layout coordination, and MEP clash resolution.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering, material optimization, and system efficiencies.

QA/QC, Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Contribute to the development of internal standards, QA/QC protocols, and knowledge-sharing systems.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior team members and offshore support teams as needed.
• Participate in lessons-learned and root cause analysis exercises to support continuous technical improvement.
• Collaborate with BIM and document control teams to ensure models and submissions are formatted, coordinated, and compliant with BEP requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is a strong asset.
• 10 to 12 years of experience in aquatic, wellness, or spa design, including swimming pools, thermal experiences, and water features, with a focus on technical delivery.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to IFC stage.
• Strong command of MEP design for aquatic systems and wellness cabins such as steam, sauna, hammam, and experience showers.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project. Working knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows, with a willingness to upskill, is essential.
• Excellent stakeholder coordination, technical documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Prior experience in international consultancy or multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and resolve site or design conflicts.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus.

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