Technical Lead

Roles and responsibilities

We also expect the successful candidate to be involved in:

• Management of client relationship and representing GHD externally.
• Project and design management of selected projects, which will require coordinating with internal disciplines and sub consultants.
• Client presentations, requiring strong communication skills in addition to the solid technical background.
• Leading bids and proposals.
• The project technical control and ensure that all designs are technically sound and meet client brief.
• Lead the design coordination element between MEP and other disciplines.
  

Critical relationships:

Reporting to the Building Services Business Group Leader, the role holder will collaborate with the discipline leads, market leaders across the Middle East business groups to facilitate winning work. The role holder will also have key relationships with Project Directors, Project and Design Managers which will be essential for the success of the assigned design coordination role.

Clients:

• Provide technical expertise.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with Clients, while ensuing client needs are met throughout all projects involved in.
• Position the business for opportunities and oversee the development and submission of proposals with a high success rate.
• Secure, schedule and manage workload for the Business Group.
• Confirm design and model coordination requirements, schedules and processes, and map this out in project specific trackers across all Business Groups.
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or building services (with mechanical); master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in MEP design, with a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering background.
• Chartered engineer (CIBSE or IMechE)
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate a large project team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Out of box thinking and problem solving.
• Strong business development acumen with a track record of successful client engagement.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical codes, standards, and best practices.
• Experience working in the GCC region is highly desirable.
• Project commercial awareness is essential.

Desired candidate profile

A Technical Lead is a key role in software development and engineering teams, responsible for guiding the technical direction of projects, leading a team of engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality technical solutions. Technical leads bridge the gap between engineering teams and higher management, translating business requirements into technical solutions and helping to resolve complex technical issues.

Key Skills and Competencies

1. Technical Expertise

• Deep Knowledge of Technology Stack: Expertise in the programming languages, frameworks, and tools that the team uses (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, cloud platforms, etc.).
• System Architecture and Design: Strong understanding of how to design and architect scalable, maintainable, and efficient systems. Experience with cloud infrastructure, microservices, and distributed systems is often essential.
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Ability to debug complex systems and guide the team in troubleshooting challenging issues.
• Code Quality: Ensuring the team's code follows best practices, industry standards, and is of high quality (e.g., writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code).

2. Leadership and Team Management

• Mentoring and Coaching: Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and other team members, helping them grow their skills.
• Project Management: Managing project timelines, priorities, and resources. Working closely with project managers to ensure that deadlines and goals are met.
• Collaboration: Coordinating with cross-functional teams such as product management, design, QA, and operations to ensure the technical solutions meet business requirements.
• Conflict Resolution: Addressing any conflicts or disagreements within the team and facilitating communication and collaboration to maintain a positive work environment.

3. Communication Skills

• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including executives and product managers.
• Technical Documentation: Writing clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including system design specifications, code documentation, and deployment processes.
• Presentation Skills: Leading discussions, presenting technical ideas or solutions, and explaining design decisions to a wide range of audiences.

4. Project and Process Management

• Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development practices, including Scrum or Kanban, to manage the iterative development process, prioritize tasks, and track progress.
• Code Reviews: Leading code review processes to ensure the team’s code adheres to quality standards and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Driving the team towards continuous improvement in development processes, technical skills, and team performance.