ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / PROJECT DIRECTOR – PARIS

The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplined team on technically challenging projects, primarily focused on Data Centres. They will manage projects to deliver an excellent service to clients and assist in the ongoing development and growth of the business as a whole, whilst providing sound technical, design and contract management support.

Black & White Engineering (B&W) is a leading MEP design consultancy. Launched in the UAE in 2007, Black & White became an independent company in 2014 and is now a true global consultancy with offices worldwide.

Our engineering expertise reaches across all sectors of the construction industry, providing pragmatic and practical design solutions to ensure our projects are spatially and operationally efficient. Our design process fully considers the installation and maintenance practicalities on site.

• The overall performance of the group office / function as part of the management team
• One or more areas of technology / discipline / sector lead
• Promoting learning from successes and problems within the group and across the business
• The development and / or implementation of plans for the longer-term benefit to the office / group
• Assisting with the recruitment, appraisal, performance, work, development, morale and motivation of specified staff
• Providing robust directional and honest feedback to staff
• Organising training needs for groups / teams
• Financial performance in specified areas (healthy profit / cash flow)
• Procuring work (Negotiating significant contracts / agreements with customers and or suppliers)
• CEng (or equivalent) of an appropriate professional body
• Recognised as an expert within B&W and the industry in own Region
• Deals with complex escalated problems within own area
• Ensures healthy profit / cash flow for own area of responsibility
• Acts with integrity, is straight talking respectful and fair
• Promotes and enforces a culture of respect and inclusion of all in the business

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:

• Accountability – Everyone is accountable.
• Integrity – We are straight-talking, respectful, and fair.
• Simplicity – Both in our approach and solutions.
• Supportive – We are approachable, inclusive, and we recognise success.
• Quality – We strive to get it right first time, every time.

When working together we are:

• Supportive
• Accountable
• Collaborative
• Respectful

The key tools to being effective are:

• Attention to Detail
• Planning
• Solving Problems
• Making Decisions

Developing Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Takes the initiative in developing self and career. Continuously assesses own abilities and aspirations and evaluates these against suitable development and career opportunities within B&W. Fosters the long-term learning and development of others and has a focus on the development intent and effect rather than on the formal role of training. Strives to advance technical skills which differentiate B&W from competitors.

Planning and Organising

Identifying objectives clearly, planning actions, allocating tasks and monitoring progress. Coordinating with and informing others as necessary. Ability to juggle many different conflicting demands and priorities.

Thinking and Decision Making

Analytical, creative and conceptual thinking. The ability to evaluate options, consider the consequences and implications, reach conclusions and make recommendations and decisions. Arranges win / win solutions.
NB: ‘Customers’ may be other individuals / offices within B&W.

Commercial Awareness and Acumen

Understanding the importance of financial success and willingness/ability to act in the interest of achieving it. Negotiation of the best terms for B&W. Also includes managing legal and contractual aspects. The desire to work efficiently, as time is money.

Building Customer / Client Relationships

The desire to delight Customers by concentrating on discovering, understanding and satisfying needs. Networking, bringing people, opportunities and activities together.

Communication

Receiving, interpreting and imparting information and ideas, both written and spoken, to a wide range of people. Influencing others.

Team Working and Leadership

Working in a group in a complementary fashion, which when effective produces a holistic solution. Liaising and cooperating with others, aware of own and others’ strengths and weaknesses.