Urban Heritage Studies Specialist

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks a civil or architectural engineer to help preserve urban heritage. You will document historic sites, assist in drafting regulations with authorities, and support awards submissions to raise the Municipality’s profile.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering and has at least 6 years of related experience in documentation, compliance, and heritage governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of related experience in documentation, regulation, or heritage governance.

Responsibilities

• Propose systems and legislation for urban heritage protection with authorities.
• Fully document historical sites across the Emirate of Dubai per approved standards.
• Coordinate nominations for local and international urban heritage awards and ensure compliance.
• Adhere to information security policies and protect data and information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the competent authority.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Technical documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Job description

Job Description:

• Participate in proposing systems and legislation related to the protection of urban heritage, ensuring the preservation of its value, authenticity, integrity, and safety. Contribute to the development of regulations and guidelines in coordination with the relevant authorities to ensure alignment with international best practices, review existing legislation, and ensure the continuous updating of systems in line with changes affecting urban heritage.
• Fully and accurately document historical sites across the Emirate of Dubai in accordance with approved standards for their registration in the Heritage Register. Analyze available information on historical sites in the Emirate of Dubai to ensure documentation in accordance with international and local standards. Review and update the documentation of historical sites based on new information or changes affecting these sites, verify the accuracy and integrity of information related to the documentation of historical sites, and ensure its compliance with applicable systems and legislation.
• Support the Municipality’s efforts in the field of urban heritage by coordinating the Municipality’s nominations for specialized local and international urban heritage awards and ensuring compliance with the required terms and requirements. Follow up on award participation requirements and work towards meeting the required criteria in coordination with the relevant organizational units. Supervise the submission of applications and continuously follow up on them to enhance the Municipality’s position in the heritage field at both the local and international levels.
• Comply with information security policies and protect data and information in accordance with the Municipality’s approved Data Classification Policy. Report any violations or security breaches through the channels designated by the Department and participate in information security-related training programmes.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the nature and scope of the position, as assigned by the competent authority.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree

• Civil Engineering
• Architectural Engineering

6 years of experience