Road Design Lead

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

Our Engineering team has a strong core team of highly experienced industry professionals who take a long term approach to client management. Our outstanding market position and enviable reputation leads to strong trusted relationships and repeat business.

Our Doha team is rapidly growing, and we are seeking an experienced Roads Design Lead (Civil) to undertake a variety of projects across the region.

You will report to the Infrastructure Design Manager.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparation of all design stages of road geometry, signing and marking, ancillary works of major urban and inter-urban road projects, incorporating tunnels, sophisticated grade separation interchanges, and service roads, investigation of alternatives, route selection and preparation of the main items of bill quantities.
• Assigning work to junior engineers, supervising work, acquiring Road Design approvals.
• Coordination with local authorities for Road geometry, corridor approvals and NOCs through Common NOC System and respective authorities.
• Responsible for the submission, discussion and follow up with local authorities for approvals and permits in coordination with the local authority Engineer.
• Work coactively with the design team, collaborate closely with sub-consultants and liaising with clients ensuring their satisfaction.
• Responsible for acquiring Road Design approvals, work closely with TIS consultant in obtaining approval from the concerned authorities.

To be successful in this role, you will posses:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in similar field with proven track records in road design including at least 7 years’ current Qatar/Middle East experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge with the local authority procedure, standards and regulations in Qatar is essential.
• Expertise in Civil 3D and BIM Modelling.
• MMUP Registration is mandatory, or ability to obtain within 6 months of joining
• Chartership or equivalent credentials is preferred.
• Conversant with the QHDM and other local authority approval procedure related to road design.
• Road Safety Audit Certificates would be an added advantage.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Inter Discipline coordination.
• Familiar with the local authority procedure, standards and regulations in Qatar
• Experienced in authority NOC/approval/permit procedure.
• Good team player.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

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