Company Description
We invite you to bring your expertise in the Structural discipline as you will be part of the Ramboll team working in our main office in Dubai. As the Head of Structures, Buildings for the Middle East region, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of structural engineering and building design projects. You will play a pivotal role in managing the structural engineering team and ensuring the successful execution of projects from inception to completion. Your expertise in structural design and your strong leadership skills will be essential in driving the growth and success of the department.
To succeed in this role, you must have minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering and 25-30 years of experience. Are you our new Head of Structures? Click the apply-button to send your application.
Inviting bright minds
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.
Job Description
You will join our Structures department
As our new Head of Structures you will be part of Middle East Buildings Team and Ramboll is committed to building our business here in the Middle East and to improve our capture rate for projects in the region.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:
Responsible for leading a team of engineers involving:
Team Motivation
Training and development
Managing day to day work
Team profitability
Resource planning and management
Developing and guiding engineers and/or design team.
Applying policies relating to health & safety, quality and training
Hold regular team meetings.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key clients and partners, potential key targets and ensure the delivery of a responsive and professional service
Undertake regular reviews of all key projects within own area of responsibility and proactively engage with clients and partners to gather feedback and deliver service improvement initiatives.
Have an understanding of our business plan, mission statement and key challenges.
Contribute to the overall leadership of Ramboll’s Middle East business, being a part of the Leadership Team which reviews performance and sets local strategy.
Participate in business development activities
Represent the company as a thought leader and participate in industry events
Responsible for:
Project delivery
Customer satisfaction
Job profitability
Job cash flow
Project quality
Such projects could be multi-disciplinary but will generally be single discipline
Liaise with client/design team/contractor/authorities.
Ensure QA policy and HSE requirements are satisfied.
Represent the practice on the projects under his/her control.
Review and comment on deliverables produced by the team on a regular basis.
Coordinate and liaise with all other design team members including architects and structural engineers plus client, project managers and QS.
Prepare drawings and calculations.
Check drawings / review calculations from Senior Engineers and Engineers.
Have some understanding of company financial indicators, principles of share scheme and options schemes in operation.
Agree design philosophy/design fundamentals.
Have a detailed knowledge of analytical concepts.
Have a good knowledge of concept design, buildability, detailed design, construction techniques, procurement routes, risk assessment and claim assessment.
Have a detailed knowledge of our delivery in BIM and relevant standards.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and play a key role in the development of the company procedures and by an active role in task groups.
Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:
Minimum of 20 years’ experience.
Proven track record in building services design with different types of buildings including high rise, commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, industrial, refurbishment, etc;
Proven record as a Project Engineer on a number of projects.
Experienced at:
Presenting to clients
Attending difficult client meetings
Preparing client/project proposals for agreement
Negotiating fee proposals and requesting additional fees where possible
Constructing project teams from internal and external resources
Procuring project resources
Planning and running projects
Qualifications
Qualification:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field.
Chartered member of an internationally recognised professional body (e.g. ICE or IStructE)
High degree of technical competence in their field of building services design including proven ability to carry out both manual and computer aided calculations, problem solving, technical and financial analyses, etc.
Proven experience (20+ years) in structural engineering and building design, with a focus on complex projects.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Extensive knowledge of structural engineering principles, codes, and regulations.
Proficiency in structural design software and tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:
Business Awareness
Problem Solving
Team Working
Building Relationships
Developing Self & Others
Persuading and Influencing
Communicating and Presenting
Delivering Results
Improving Performance
Additional Information
Welcome to our Buildings division
As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 5,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.
Ramboll in Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa
Ramboll has more than 1,900 experts working across 17 offices in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. We are present in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Our experts are applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Architecture, Landscape & Urbanism. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.
How to apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.
