Director of Building Services

18 hours ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah SSH International Full time
Job Title:

Lead a team of experienced professionals to achieve business objectives and drive growth in the building services sector.

About Us

SSH International is a leading regional architecture and engineering design consultancy with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects across the GCCC/MENA region.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Department for Building Services to lead our team in Kuwait. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for managing the performance, development, and morale of staff.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Staff Management: Foster a stable and motivated team with high morale by developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
  2. Hiring: Collaborate with the CHRO to recruit competent staff who share our company values.
  3. Professional Behavior: Advocate for professional behavior and take corrective action when necessary to ensure a positive work environment.
  4. Performance Appraisals: Conduct fair and balanced appraisals to evaluate staff performance and competency.
  5. Salary Reviews: Assist the CHRO in conducting salary reviews and recommend adjustments and/or bonuses based on individual performance.
  6. Training and Development: Identify training needs and supervise agreed training plans to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
  7. Succesion Planning: Develop and implement succession plans for all key staff to ensure continuity and growth.
  8. Mentoring: Mentor staff in professional demeanor, technical competence, team building, process improvement, and client relations.
  9. New Competencies: Develop new departmental competencies to support targeted markets and business growth.
  10. Certifications: Ensure that staff CVs are updated regularly to reflect their skills and qualifications.
Requirements
  1. Analytical Thinking: Demonstrate strong analytical thinking skills to make informed decisions.
  2. Leadership: Showcase leadership capabilities to effectively manage a team and drive business results.
  3. Communication Skills: Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with stakeholders.
  4. Time Management: Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and priorities.
  5. Teamwork: Display strong team working skills to collaborate with colleagues and achieve common goals.
  6. Customer Focus: Prioritize customer satisfaction and deliver high-quality services to meet their expectations.
  7. Flexibility: Show flexibility in approach to work to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
  8. Leadership Capabilities: Record of leadership capabilities in areas of communication, professional approach, personnel, and design management.
  9. Marketing: Ability to market building services engineering and drive business growth through innovative solutions.
  10. Expertise: Thorough expertise in building services, electrical or mechanical engineering, and working knowledge of allied design disciplines.
  11. Education: Bachelor's degree in building services, electrical or mechanical engineering from a recognized university, and registered/licensed engineer affiliated with a recognized professional body such as CIBSE or IMechE.


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