Associate Director - ELV

Associate Director - ELV Contract State/Province: Abu Dhabi Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI - MANAGEMENT OFFICE Business Line: Building Engineering Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AE - Abu Dhabi, UAE - International Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM are currently seeking a Associate Director - ELV, to join our Buildings Design practice. The Senior Associate is responsible for the technical delivery and strategic oversight of large-scale structural building services projects. Leading a team of approximately nine professionals, the Senior Associate ensures project excellence through effective planning, coordination, and execution, while maintaining alignment with client objectives, budgets, and timelines.

Lead and manage building services projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency, quality, and innovation of engineering processes. Manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous development. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and consultants, ensuring alignment of project goals and expectations. Oversee the design, analysis, and review of complex structural systems, ensuring compliance with codes, safety standards, and project specifications. Conduct design reviews, audits, and risk assessments to ensure the reliability, safety, and integrity of engineering solutions. Responsible for engagement with the EC team and the utilisation of the project team, including UAE and EC resources on projects. Lead digital transformation through system optimisation, advanced simulation strategies, and multidisciplinary coordination using Revit, Revizto, ACC, and BIM 360. Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of building systems, provide expert recommendations to clients, and develop project specifications in line with the latest regulations and technologies. Contribute to proposals, technical presentations, and bids, supporting the acquisition of new projects and strengthening client relationships. Foster a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team culture, promoting positive morale and interdisciplinary teamwork. Applies advanced technical expertise to manage complex projects, ensuring design integrity, budget control, and milestone achievement. Works independently, prioritising tasks and developing solutions to complex issues while influencing internal and external stakeholders.

A Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering is required A minimum of 15+ years experience is required in the Electrical / ELV field. A minimum of 5+ leading multi-disciplinary teams and ELV design on vertical projects.

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