Principal Engineer KEO International Consultants

This critical role will work as part of the Infrastructure team, supporting the design phase of various Roads projects in Dubai and supporting other GCC offices where needed.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of professional employees, driving increased organizational performance and achievement of team goals.
• Developing and implementing measures to mitigate project-related financial and business risks, in partnership with Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Building technical capability of others and actively transfer technical expertise within the organization.
• Preparing proposals and conducts presentations to clients where required.
• Analyzing existing work processes, procedures and systems, identifying opportunities for increased efficiencies, cost-effectiveness and service improvements.
• Preparing, planning and controlling financial budgets and team resources in order to deliver required commercial outcomes.
• Preparing and managing complex project programs and project contracts.
• Participating in agreed business development activities.
• Leading and developing strong communication and working relationships with staff, management, subcontractors, public agencies and clients which support collaborative work practices.
• Ensuring the effective functioning of large/complex and/or multidisciplinary teams by using appropriate interpersonal styles to promote team cohesion and collaboration.
• Providing feedback and day-to-day coaching.
• Fostering a working environment that promotes a learning culture and supports career planning strategies of team members to meet future development needs.
• Creating a safety culture within area of responsibility to ensure all work is completed in accordance with KEO health and safety policies.