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Senior Principal Engineer Dry utilities

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Overview

As one of the world's leading consultancies operating in the built and natural environment, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career both in India and around the world.

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins Realis is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice.

Due to our continuing expansion, we currently have an opportunity for a Middle East Power and Dry Utilities Senior Principal Engineer to delivery on multi-disciplinary offshore executed projects from, Cairo.

Working in a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers providing a professional design service to our clients, this is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to develop their international experience with a world renowned consultant.

Your role

Requirements

Responsibilities

As a member of the Dry Utilities team you will be responsible for:

  • Team leader of large design teams.
  • Provide technical solutions within design teams.
  • Preparing budget, resourcing and delivering to the budget and agreed time frame.
  • Ultimately responsible for quality delivery.
  • Produces design solutions from outline briefs and correctly interprets data and communicates it to others
  • Undertake multi Discipline project management with experience of providing full project management and lead consultant duties.
  • Managing own workload and the workload of subordinates within a matrix management structure.
  • Active and responsible for technical growth of subordinates.
  • Apply Atkins Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSSE) standards and Business Management System (CMS).

The Individual

The successful candidate will needs to:

  • Be highly self-motivated and ambitious
  • Have a track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the Infrastructure projects.
  • Be able to lead or mentor the team working on the projects
  • Can adapt to different cultures and working environments to build rapport with customers
  • Be able to build excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients
  • Have the experience of using written and spoken English within a business environment
  • The position is to be based in Cairo

Training

  • Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We are an accredited Investor in People and run a Continuous Development Programme.
Engineering

Location

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-157573

Salary range

-

About you

Essential

  • Qualified Degree in Electrical Engineering from a reputed College
  • Chartered or near chartered from reputed International professional institutions
  • Have relevant experience in the Middle East region of around 16 to 20 years in consultancy business working on large scale Power and Dry Utilities/ Infrastructure projects.
  • Proven tack record in delivery of largescale power projects
  • Experienced user of design software like Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revito/ Amtech./ Navisworks
  • Knowledge in local design codes and standards. (KSA//UAE/Middle East)
  • Experience implementing quality standards and procedures
  • Experience in offshore delivery model, lead office interaction, client coordination and stake holder management.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

  • Holds a Masters Degree in a relevant discipline
  • Working as technical lead or project manager on international projects
  • Multi Disciplinary project delivery.
  • Team mentoring and training
  • Team Collaboration
  • Emotional and behavioral intelligence.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage
  • Medical insurance for you and your dependents
  • Annual leave balance in accordance with local labour law
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions
  • Opportunity for local and global internal transfers
  • Company gratuity scheme
  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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