Public Health & Fire Protection Design Lead- PHE Design Lead

Key Responsibilities- • Lead and support your team to ensure Health & Safety is embedded in all work practices, aligning with Arup policies. • Engage with wider Arup teams to improve communication and design processes and manage recruitment within the mechanical discipline. Conduct inductions and performance appraisals to support individual and business development, including succession planning and career development. • Develop and deliver training sessions, contribute to monthly leadership meetings, and drive the implementation of the Practice and Region strategy. • Practice and Region strategy. Attend and lead team and project meetings, cascade relevant information, and encourage feedback. Ensure AMS and IPP compliance across your team and projects. • Contribute to business development through external market activities and functions. Develop client relationships, co-sell Arup services, and act as Bid Manager on selected prospects. Provide technical leadership for prequalification documents, RFPs, and client inquiries. Required Qualifications- The candidate should hold a first or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or other recognized qualification within the construction industry and be professionally qualified (chartered) and/or aspiring to register. • Minimum 18 years of experience with 8+ of relevant experience in working on projects in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE and KSA, either in-country or from a remote design office. • Must have strong experience in strong client-facing skills and experience and proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams and multi-disciplinary projects. • Knowledge of market trends and competitiveness positioning with demonstrated proficiency in project bidding and proposal preparation with exceptional skills and knowledge of working in a design consultancy, with a strong understanding of international codes, standards and regulations. • Must be passionate about innovative ideas with a proven track record in delivering energy-efficient system and excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. • Should have extensive experience working in a design consultancy, both as a designer and a technical authority, with a proven track record in delivering projects in collaboration with remote design centers with no restrictions on traveling overseas (e.g., UAE and KSA) for client meetings and workshops • Membership in a relevant professional body is required and chartered Engineer status is required