Senior Associate - ELV

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Lead large-scale building services projects, manage teams, BIM, and client delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • revit bim
  • project delivery
  • team management
  • client liaison
  • design review
  • digital transformation

Tasks

-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.Operating under the general supervision of an Associate Director, this role plays a critical part in shaping the firm’s design philosophy, advancing technical development, and contributing to research and innovation. The Senior Associate also supports business development efforts, fosters strong client relationships, and drives the adoption of advanced tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.The Senior Associate shall be knowledgeable in the use of REVIT, with an understanding of working within a BIM environment to develop key engineering solutions. They will be able to monitor the production from the team and provide guidance. They will understand the computational tools available and their application within projects.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.Establish digital workflows and implement automation solutions that integrate computational engineering within the BIM environment.Incorporate sustainable design principles and ensure compliance with evolving local, national, and international codes and standards.Allocate engineering resources effectively and monitor project budgets to deliver cost-efficient, high-quality outcomes.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.Leads teams in producing high-quality deliverables, mentors junior staff, and maintains strong client relationships to support project success and future opportunities.Contributes to continuous improvement, process innovation, and compliance with design standards, codes, and best practices.Demonstrates leadership in thought, communication, and execution, supporting both project and organisational goals.

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems

Senior Associate - ELV at Aecom in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates