Opening For Deputy Head of Mechanical Qatar

KEO International Consultants
Doha, Qatar

The Role
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of design or project delivery in the built and natural environments.

For over 50 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities. As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 200 International Design Firms; a Top 20 International PM firm; and 44th largest global architecture firm.

We draw from the expertise from over 60 nations, bringing experience from every major market of the globe. With over 2,500 multidisciplinary professionals and staff, we are an international professional consulting services firm.

We are now seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Mechanical to join our award winning team based within our Doha, Qatar Office. This critical role will be responsible for representing the Head of Department in his absence, carry out the day to day running of their respective teams, be responsible for the provision of key technical expertise and input at different stages of the life of the project and to ensure the highest technical quality of delivery of the project.

Paramount to success within this varied role will include:
• Represent the firm as a senior functional manager for operation of the department to positively project the Company’s image and reputation.
• Contribute to the effective and profitable development, performance and growth of the Company by the application of good business and management practices in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership to all staff in the Department to direct their successful contribution to the company’s business and to develop their careers and skills.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relations whenever dealing with current and prospective Clients.
• Ensure execution of projects with the best outcome in terms of Client satisfaction and Company returns through appropriate selection, assignment, utilization and management of staff.
• Plan, lead, organize and control operations of the Department to ensure project execution in accordance with agreed project plans established by designated Project Manager for the project.
• Provide technical oversight to the Staff engaged in design and documentation of projects, in support of designated Project Manager for project.
• Ensure implementation of project specific quality assurance and control procedures to ensure all product from the Department meets high international standards.
• Coordinate with other Departments and Divisions for project support.
• Provide leadership in the exchange of knowledge relating to best, current international practice and in identification and analysis of new technology and trends.
• Provide reports as required by the Director of MEP Engineering to outline status and plans for action regarding resources utilization, recruitment, staff and organizational issues, Client issues, and other matters relating to operations and growth of the department.

Requirements
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 15 years career experience with minimum 2 years experience specifically in a similar role, a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering with full (Corporate) Membership of an internationally recognized professional institution.

About the Company
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 50 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 200 International Design Firms; a Top 20 International PM firm; and 44th largest global architecture firm. We draw from the expertise from over 60 nations, bringing experience from every major market of the globe. With over 2,500 multidisciplinary professionals and staff, we are an international professional consulting services firm.