Job Description

General information
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### Organisation

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.


We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.


With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.


Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose.


### Reference

2024-13327
Position description
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### Job title


Principal Engineer - Marine & Port M/F

### Contract type


Permanent contract

### Job description




• Collaborate with the Marine & Port Director to strategically expand disciplines of interest and capitalize on opportunities.

• Lead project delivery for marine projects and execute high-level technical work within set project schedules and budgets, overseeing projects as necessary.

• Independently perform project management and technical leadership, calling on experts as needed for optimal project delivery.

• Innovate and address complex engineering challenges, offering inventive solutions to design issues.

• Act as a marine expert in client meetings, ensuring a thorough understanding of project requirements and nurturing strong client relationships.

• Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of design work.

• Support the Marine & Port Director in business development activities.

• Foster collaboration with professionals from various disciplines, ensuring a holistic approach to project design and implementation.

• Supervise project staff to ensure their technical competence aligns with project requirements.

• Provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering their professional development.

• Review project standards and documents to ensure alignment with project objectives and compatibility of submitted materials.

• Offer technical support to construction supervision teams, liaising with authorities to acquire necessary permits.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in marine engineering and integrate innovative solutions into project designs.

• Maintain harmonious client relationships at the project and local market levels within the Middle East.




### Profile




• Hold a Master's Degree in Marine/Structural/Civil Engineering.

• Possess 12+ years of experience in marine & port engineering, demonstrating a proven track record in consultancy firms in the Middle East.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Showcase a diverse portfolio of successfully completed marine & port projects, highlighting unique challenges and innovative solutions.

• Demonstrate a commitment to environmentally sustainable engineering practices in marine project design and execution.

• Proficient in project management, proposal preparation, and client management.

• Ability to make appropriate judgments, decisions, and exercise initiative.

• Willingness to travel within the Middle East as required.

• Expertise in planning and designing marine projects.

• In-depth knowledge of marine engineering design standards.
Position location
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### Job location


Middle-East/North Africa, United Arab Emirates

### City


Dubai
Candidate criteria
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### Minimum level of education required


5-Master of Arts / Master of Science

### Minimum level of experience required


Over 10 years