Principal - Mechanical

Role Summary

The Principal Engineer role is responsible for the delivery of discipline projects across WSP based in India and for the people management of their team. The role holder must take a ‘hands on’ approach to all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Careful and thorough review of Project requirements and specifications
• Review the existing design and compare it with project requirements, applicable codes, and good industry practice
• Conduct Value Engineering review, optimization, areas of improvement of the design, and material selection to reduce the overall cost of the project
• Conduct a review of material submittals in compliance with Project requirements and specifications
• Focus on the delivery of high-quality technical design drawings and specifications to the required regulations
• Contribute to technical solutions on projects
• Initiate and participate in design peer reviews
• To raise the variations & changes to PM or PD and also intimate the cost impact/resources impact to the same Business Leadership
• Keep up to date with industry developments with respect to own discipline and appreciate the basic technical principles and drivers of other disciplines
• Gain Fundamental knowledge of other disciplines from an overall perspective.
• Project Leadership:
  • To act as PM on selected design peer review projects by managing the successful delivery of high-quality multi and single-disciplinary projects
  • Project manage and supervise teams to successfully deliver high-quality discipline projects in line with the Project Life Cycle
  • In conjunction with the Project Director identify, assess, and manage major project risks and secure these risks are designed out from the project
  • To ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met
  • Develop the technical capabilities of his team (as applicable)
  • Ensure proper utilization of the team & keep the budget in control.
  • Plan resource needs and escalate as required if there are resource requirements
  • Input into the recruitment and selection process
  • Manage and support team
  • Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies
• Work closely with line managers to ensure that Middle East (ME) communication and design processes are continually improved
• Conduct meaningful inductions, performance management reviews, and personal development plans that support the development of individuals and the business
• Input into succession planning and career development across their team
• Input into the Business Unit (BU) strategy and facilitate implementation across the project team
• Provide regular project status and financial performance updates to line manager
• Attend team meetings and lead project team meetings. Cascade relevant information and encourage feedback from the team
• Lead by example and ensure QMS and Project Lifecycle compliance across their team and projects.
• Support the company’s approach to Sustainability and ensure that the Sustainability strategy is implemented across the team

Technical Experience(e.g. Areas, Software)

• Software experience:
  • CAD
  • BIM (advantage)
  • Revit (advantage)
• Excellent Design experience in:
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing (Water, Drainage, Storm, Irrigation)
  • Fire Fighting
  • Infra-structure networks
  • District Cooling (advantage)
  • Electrical fundamentals (advantage)
• Excellent knowledge of GCC applicable design codes, preferably:
  • SBC (Saudi Building Code)
  • ASHRAE
  • ASTM, ASME
  • NFPA (advantage)
• Good experience design/construction of:
  • Hotels
  • Malls
  • Hospitals
  • Airports
  • High-rise building (Accommodation, offices)
  • Factories/ warehouses
• Construction on-site experience (at least 5 years on-site)
• People Leadership
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Technical Capability & Delivery
• Adaptability & Learning

Desirable Skills

• Health & Safety
• Utilisation
• Client feedback
• Evidence of technical improvement
• Meeting targets and deadlines
• Achievement of individual business objectives

Qualifications

• B.E/B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Should have 10+ years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• M.E/M. Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• C.Eng from an internationally recognized institution.