Senior Public Health & Fire Protection Design Engineer

Senior Public Health & Fire Protection Design Engineer

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• To act as Public Health & Fire Protection lead on selected projects by managing the successful delivery of high quality multi and single disciplinary projects.
• Leading project’s team to successfully deliver high quality discipline projects in accordance with corporate and client requirements.
• Develop a thorough design philosophy, effectively contributing to project inception, development, and detailed delivery across all design stages.
• Undertake regular reviews of all key projects within the area of responsibility and proactively engage with clients and partners to gather feedback and deliver service improvement initiatives.
• Prepare design reports, technical notes, calculations and project specifications, in addition to preparing markups for BIM progress.
• Review of Public Health and Fire Protection deliverables (BIM model, drawings, calculation, and specifications) during each stage, from concept to construction.
• Responsible for the correctness, accuracy, and complete multi-disciplinary coordination of the design documentation in accordance with QA/QC review processes.
• Ensure that the design solutions provided to clients are both energy efficient and sustainable.
• Ensure the design solution provided to the client are cost effective with no effect on sustainability targets or quality.
• Managing the challenges in projects. Applying innovative solutions in projects.
• Carrying out values engineering experience as required for projects.
• Attend external meetings and prepare design presentations and design reports.
• Coordinate and liaise with all other design team members, including architects and structural engineers plus client, project managers and QS.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding a control of the financial and commercial side of projects.
• Ensure efficient utilization of the team and resources.
• Provide technical support to respond to prequalification documents, RFPs, contractor’s RFIs and other client inquiries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies.
• Sharing his knowledge with the team members and helping the team in developing design strategies, space planning, and calculations.
• Developing a positive collaborative culture within the team, where all technicians and engineers feel valued and respected.
• Input into business development activities through participation in external market profile raising activities and functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree. in Mechanical Engineering
• Preferably a Chartered member of an internationally recognized professional body (e.g., CIBSE,)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of +10years’ design experience, with 5years’ minimum experience in Middle East projects.
• Proven track record in building services design with different types of sectors, including high rise, commercial, residential, retail, Healthcare, Industrial, refurbishment, etc.
• Proven record as a Project Engineer on several projects.
• Experienced at:
  • Presenting to the clients
  • Attending demanding client meetings
  • Preparing project proposals for agreement
  • Arranging project resources
  • Planning and execution of projects

TECHNICAL SKILLS / KNOWLEGDE

Specific areas of anticipated technical skills include:

• Advanced knowledge of Public Health & Fire Protection design Principles for all systems such as sewer, stormwater, water supply, gas, compressed air, medical gases, solar thermal systems, black/grey water reuse, treatment plant systems, sustainable energy design, fire sprinkler systems, fire standpipe systems, water spray systems, water mist systems, gaseous suppression systems, etc.
• Proven ability to carry out both manual and computer aided calculations, problem solving, technical and financial analysis, etc.
• Well knowledge of BIM 360 Usage, and Navisworks.
• Well knowledge of fire protection calculation, design software such as HASS, Elite etc.
• Adequate knowledge of BIM / digitalization techniques and standards.
• Preferably strong software capability and proficiency in BIM-Revit.
• Well knowledge of local and international design standards, BSEN, ASHRAE, IOP, NFPA, etc
• Well knowledge of local statutory authorities’ regulations and submission requirements in the middle east.

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our r

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