Technical Designer (Malta)

Our client, a top engineering company are looking for a Technical Designer in Birkirkara.

Primary Purpose:

The Technical Designer shall coordinate all aspects of the bid preparation, execute any design functions, execute the project on time, safely, within the approved budget and in accordance with the contract specifications. This is a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed. Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking expenses and minimising exposure and risk in the project.

Role Profile

Official Job Title: Technical Designer

Job Location: Malta 

Duties & Responsibilities

Design all aspects of projects from inception to completion of design including costing and ensure accurate engineering.

• Perform value engineering during design process.
• Develop and maintain relationship with the engineers, consultants and decision makers within the customer’s organisations.
• Maintain all data updated and ensure proper sorting of documents including client acceptance.
• Co-ordinate proposal and design matters between the project stakeholders.
• Respond to all customer questions & requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Carry out regular follow-ups and keep track record accordingly.
• Maintain all Engineering Data updated. Any changes in designs and client requirements must be documented and filed in an easily trackable manner.
• Ensure client acceptance is adhered to in writing in line with the project plans.
• Ensure proper sorting of technical and non-technical documents.
• Clarify subsequent purchase order receipt and to prepare detailed handover documentation in a timely manner for projects.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s management policies and procedures (SOP).
• Research new products.
• Create new project opportunities within (up selling) and outside (cross selling) the contract scope (Variations).
• Provides overall direction to project teams in technical, commercial and operational matters and general direction to various support departments.
• Plans all aspects of project execution from inception to Post completion including costing, design installation, commissioning & handing over.
• The job varies between office work and site coordination, surveys & meetings.
• Provide progress reports and notes as directed by the Superiors.
• Leads a team within a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Plans the appropriate methodology and instigates the appropriate controls.
• Pre-plans jobs and deploys a prioritised work schedule with appropriate time deadline targets.
• Sets, monitors & reviews work load schedule and communicate with superiors when issues are envisaged.
• Maintains proactive, dynamic and effective communication with customers at all times.
• Offers flexible and helpful customer service to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Promotes & maintains awareness and compliance of H&S in accordance with best practice and legal requirement.
• Works on his/her own initiative & operate under minimal supervision.
• Be accountable for the assigned tasks.
• Responsible for his/her own time management.
• Supports management reporting, information flow and organisational planning.
• Empowers subordinates by delegating responsibilities.
• Is ultimately accountable and takes full responsibility for the outcome of the delegated work.
• Financial – Reviews financial statements and data. Utilizes financial data to improve profitability. Prepares and controls project budgets.
• Requires extreme organization skills, confidence and attention to detail.

Requirements

• • Strong planning, organisation and time management skills
  • Possess strong analytical and communication skills
  • Holds a strong eye for detail and accuracy
  • Able to work under pressure whilst applying a good sense of assertiveness
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet changing deadlines
  • Previous relevant experience which has fulfilled the responsibilities