Surface Drainage Lead

With more than 14000 people around the globe GHD is one of the worlds 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.

As the Surface Drainage Lead you will spearhead the design planning and execution of stormwater management systems across major infrastructure and development projects in Qatar. Youll provide expert guidance in hydraulic and hydrological modeling ensuring compliance with local regulations and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive planning design and delivery of stormwater and drainage systems for infrastructure and urban development
• Manage hydraulic and hydrologic modeling including flood risk analyses and drainage impact assessments
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams overseeing deliverables and ensuring adherence to design standards and codes
• Review and validate design calculations drawings and reports for accuracy and compliance
• Implement water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) principles integrating sustainable solutions
• Liaise with clients consultants and regulatory bodies to secure technical approvals and manage queries
• Oversee project timelines budgets and resources to ensure successful deliverables
• Mentor and develop early- and mid-career engineers enhancing team capabilities
• Coordinate with CAD/BIM teams to ensure integrated system design approaches

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Civil Hydraulic Hydrology or Water Engineering; Masters level preferred
• Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience in stormwater drainage and water infrastructure design
• Proven expertise in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools specifically in InfoWorks ICM for both 1D and 2D modelling. Other tools are beneficial (e.g. SWMM StormCAD HECRAS HECHMS)
• Proficient with GIS and CAD/BIM tools (e.g. ArcMap QGIS AutoCAD Civil 3D Microstation
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation; Qatar (MME) registration preferred or to be completed within six months from joining
• Strong leadership organizational communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Prior experience in Qatar/the Middle East is highly advantageous

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At GHD we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employeesregardless of background identity or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.