Surface Drainage Lead

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s 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. You’ll provide expert guidance in hydraulic and hydrological modeling, ensuring compliance with local regulations and technical excellence.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Hydraulic, Hydrology, or Water Engineering;
  Master’s 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 Info Works ICM for both 1D and 2D modelling. Other tools are beneficial (e.g., SWMM, Storm
  
  CAD, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS)
• Proficient with GIS and CAD/BIM tools (e.g., Arc Map, 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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