director - building design

4 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for Humanity Full time

The Director - Building Design shall provide leadership, direction and oversee technical excellence associated with the E&D - Building Design Capability (as part of the E&D - Capability) for the Middle East business. Directly responsible for the quality of E&D - Building Design deliverables. Working closely with the Markets and Accounts to ensure regional business revenue and EBIT targets are met, with a focus on maximising profit from the overall E&D - Capability. The technical excellence scope included within the E&D - Building Design scope are as follows:

  • Building Services (MEP)
  • Creative Theming and Show (CTS)
  • Specialist Design Services (e.g. VT, FLS)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Capability Strategy - Support Regional Director - E&D in development and implementation of strategy to achieve E&D - Capability performance aligned with Long Range Plan (LRP) (5-year plan), annual Business Plan and proposed targets specific to E&D.
  • Resource Demand Management - Support in the management of resource requirements, specific to E&D - Building Design Capability, providing leadership in recruitment, retention and performance.
  • Technical Excellence - Manage the development and deployment of technical excellence tools, techniques and training for the E&D - Building Design Capability.
  • Overhead Management - Ensure E&D - Building Design Capability resource is managed in line with the Overhead budget.
  • Talent Management - Provide leadership to drive proactive identification and development of talent.
  • Technical Development - Ensure effective collaboration with Markets and Accounts to implement required technical development.
  • Win Work - Proactive support of Win Work opportunities.
  • Leadership & Vision - Provide leadership and demonstrate positive behaviours with performance defined by feedback.
  • Future Business Plan development - Support Markets and Accounts in developing and implementing business plans.
  • Nationalisation targets - Support Markets and Accounts in achieving required Nationalisation targets.

Skills & Requirements:

  • Extensive technical Capability experience
  • Regional SME (subject matter expert) for E&D - Building Design Capability
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Lead the business in Capability development
  • Represent the business at functions selling our E&D - Building Design expertise
  • Regional mentor for top talent
  • Engage and drive collaboration across our business

To provide context and background, the role is envisaged to be sourced from:

  • Identified as an industry leader within the E&D - Building Design Capability
  • Background in Consultancy preferably client experience
  • Minimum 15 years experience
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