Associate Facade

• Permanent Contract
• Entry-Level
• Dubai
• Technical Engineering

About Us

Inhabit is a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive contribution to our built environment.

We are a collective of experienced architects, designers, engineers and detailers who work both independently and in partnership to form a holistic approach to the services that we offer. We believe that our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy to create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society.

We are focused on design-led engineering, providing technical and comprehensive solutions that thoughtfully and creatively consider aesthetics, engineering, cost, procurement, and sustainability driving towards a building that is sensitive and inspirational within its socio-cultural context.

About the Role

List of Responsibilities

The Associate forms part of the engineering team within the global structure of the company and assumes general responsibilities that pro-actively contribute to the growth of Façade engineering and deisgn capabilities across the globe.

This includes responsibility for all design, engineering, documentation, administration and compliance with project constraints undertaken for Façade and all other disciplines. You may lead, develop, and manage a team of up to 5 direct reports. You may also need to fulfil any legal responsibilities commensurate with your position.

The following is an overview of responsibilities and performance standards required of the Façade Designer:

• Strategic Management
• Financial Management
• Marketing and Business Development
• Staff Management, Mentoring and Training
• Client Management
• Project Management
• Consultancy Function
• Technical Excellence
• Personal Growth

Strategic Management

The Associate will contribute to short and long-term regional planning and assist in driving forward the strategy that embodies Inhabit’s values, vision, mission and objectives to successfully grow the business including:

• Assist in developing the regional business plan aligned to Inhabit strategic plan to be approved by the Regional Director. Assist in setting regional objectives and in preparing and implementing strategies to achieve the business plan. Ensure staff are well informed and up to date on developments that affect them
• Assist in undertaking regional future workforce planning and projects with an emphasis on growth and innovation.

Financial Management

The Associate shall assist in the proper financial management including:

• Assist in the development and implementation of annual budgets and ensure that adequate internal control mechanisms are in place
• Monitor financial aspects of projects including monthly invoicing to ensure the accuracy and debtor collection
• Follow up with clients on overdue fees for debtors greater than 90 days
• Assist in reviewing and monitoring monthly financial reports
• Assisting in managing business risks by following appropriate risk appraisal procedures prior to signing (and following award of) any consulting commission

Marketing and Business Development

The Associate shall actively participate in the marketing of the practice as a multi-disciplined engineering company and shall achieve agreed targets in all aspects of practice development, including:

• Maximise cross-selling opportunities for Inhabit and prepare project proposals to support profit targets including, where necessary, co-ordination of inputs from other disciplines
• Conduct presentations of proposals for prospective clients and/or projects
• Raise any challenges in competitive pricing across the region with the Regional Manager and propose solutions
• Build and expand the client base of Inhabit based on both established, prospective and new client relationships that you secure in the region
• Network within the Indust