Principal Mechanical Engineer at SSH Design

• Ensure for all projects at the commencement of each stage that the full briefing documentation has been received and reviewed for completeness and handovers have been conducted
• Provide technical leadership and support to the engineering teams undertaking all Mechanical Engineering packages.
• You are responsible for ensuring the detailed design is delivered to the required quality and industry best practice, which includes but not limited to:
  • The preparation of design documents including calculation packages
  • Reports
  • Presentations
  • Most importantly - strict adherence to the specifications of Middle East codes and standards.
• Responsible for ensuring quality is consistently achieved through the regular monitoring and review of work, which includes but not limited to;
  • Reviewing design work carried out by the team is in line project specific requirements and SSH Standards
• Critically evaluate, review and provide recommendations for improvements for all aspects of the technical design processes
• Provide mitigation strategies and enhancements to drive continuous improvement processes.
• Support project leads in the leadership of technical interfaces and coordination of design across multidisciplinary interfaces and at a project level
• Lead and partake in providing support, guidance, mentoring of individuals and the development of programmes that enhance the knowledge and capability of the local workforce, towards the delivery of Middle East project delivery
• Develop and maintain relationships within the discipline, across the GCC design teams and Senior leadership towards the positive collaboration of project delivery teams.
• Overview all work stage budgets for projects, through the detailed monitoring and forecasting of resource demands. Deliver work packages and ensure project delivery is in budget and provide mitigation strategies to address potential budget issues.
• Attend all design team meetings, briefing sessions and project reviews as required.
• Travel to any of our GCC offices as needed for the project and determined by your line manager.
• Lead risk management throughout the project, ensuring that both GCC technical and commercial risks are identified, mitigation strategies are put in place as discussed and agreed with the Discipline Lead of MEP as necessary.

What do I need to be considered for this position?

• A recognised BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
• Minimum of 20+ years of professional experience
• Significant experience of being based in the Middle East, delivering and leading high-end building project is preferred.
• A professional registration such as CIBSE is an advantage.
• Ability to demonstrate strong technical knowledge of Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Public Health
• Technical expertise and experience of relevant local GCC design standards and codes to include, specifically, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
• Technical expertise and experience of European/US-based design codes/standards and Statutory Regulations.
• Proven track record in leading Project delivery and people towards the delivery of major Middle East Building projects
• Excellent planning, time management and communication skills.