Associate Principal - Proposals Water & Environment

Khatib & Alami; Witney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Witney seeks an experienced Associate Principal - Proposals Water & Environment to provide guidance on technical aspects and lead design projects. Ideal candidates have over 15 years in the field, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and strong expertise in proposal development. Proficiency in English and Arabic is crucial, and experience in the Middle East is preferred. Join a firm that values innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Proposal Water Design in a top tier regional/multinational engineering consultancy firm.
• Strong experience in large and complex design projects.
• Experience in the Middle East is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise for technical topics.
• Support design teams during all stages of design delivery.
• Lead discussions with clients to determine design criteria.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proposal development knowledge

Technical expertise in engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering (preferred)

Chartered Professional Engineering certification (preferred)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Associate Principal - Proposals Water & Environment

S/he is the subject matter expert proposal design topics and is a key reference point for his team members. He is in charge of the technical aspect of the design activities of projects of medium to high complexity in K&A. S/He works closely with Project Managers for the review and validation of design deliverables and monitors the checking and reviews of all design phases and ensures the proper implementation of all related adjustments and revisions. The jobholder conducts design value engineering in coordination with the Project Manager and design teams. He shall stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the heavy civil space and represent the firm in the professional engineering communities, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise for technical and focused topics
• Provide sophisticated technical subject matter expertise to design teams during all stages of design delivery (concept design, schematic design, final design) in coordination with Design Managers and Project Managers
• Support the collection of internally available data to support project execution
• Lead discussions with clients to determine criteria guiding design, including budgets, preferences, etc.
• Provide technical assistance in the development of concept designs , including all required drawings and reports, for projects of medium to high complexity, for discussion with clients
• Support Design Manager/Project Managers in the refinement of selected design options into schematic and draft final designs, including all required drawings and reports
• Provide support in design coordination with other design specializations (e.g. Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Transportation) to coordinate design requirements across disciplines for design projects of medium complexity across all design stages (conceptual, schematic, detailed), as needed

Qualification, Technical Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or PhD is preferred
• Knowledge of all aspects of proposal development including technical and commercial proposals
• Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is preferred
• In depth knowledge of Proposal Infrastucture design principles in the Middle East
• Sound knowledge of Proposal Infrastucture design requirements
• Understanding of international engineering standards
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English & Arabic

Specific Experience Required to Execute this Role

• 15+ years of experience in Proposal Water Design in a top tier regional / multinational engineering consultancy firm
• Strong experience in large and complex design projects
• Experience in the Middle East is preferred