Highly
skilled engineers in Greece are being targeted by acclaimed
multi-national design and engineering consultancy,
Hyder Consulting, in a major recruitment drive for experienced site engineers to
join its team in Doha, Qatar.
Latest
statistics reveal that Greek unemployment levels rose to an astonishing 27.6 per
cent in May, at more than twice the Eurozone average of 12.1 per cent. The
opportunity currently available through Hyder Consulting could offer welcome
relief to private sector workers who are expected to face further cuts, as
austerity measures cause thousands of businesses to close.
Greek
engineers will be recruited to work with the National Public Works Authority
'Ashghal' on major roads and drainage projects in the Qatari capital. It is the
largest contract ever to be won by the renowned firm, Hyder Consulting.
Recently
awarded the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, The State of Qatar has
experienced rapid economic growth over the last several years and this has
resulted in increased demand to construct and provide first-class
infrastructure.
This
five-year project will see Hyder responsible for
undertaking all the consultancy and engineering services (for the north area of
Doha) with regard to local roads and drainage projects, including the upgrading
of existing substandard or temporary local roads and infrastructure and
constructing new roads and infrastructure for planned new developments
throughout the State of Qatar.
The
company aims to recruit a number of passionate skilled engineers in order
to
build an even stronger workforce for this high profile infrastructure project.
Recruits will be working on a variety of activities
including; data collection, planning, liaising with stakeholders and
contractors, design, tender preparation, construction procurement and
supervision, and post contract quantity surveying services.
Hyder’s
John Spiers, Technical Director for Hyder and Client Relationship Director for
Transport in the Middle East, comments: “Qatar has an excellent reputation for
its skilled engineering workforce and we encourage interested experienced
applicants to apply immediately.
“Successful
candidates will travel overseas to experience an exciting new lifestyle for the
duration of the project whilst also having the chance to work on iconic
international projects, and help Doha prepare its infrastructure ahead of major
international events, such as the FIFA World Cup. Recruits will also be working
amongst some of the most highly skilled engineering professionals in the world.”
Hyder
employs 4,000 people in offices across the globe and has an enviable reputation
for its commitment to ensuring high levels of employee engagement, many
development opportunities and providing greater career security to its talented
engineering workforce.
Hyder’s
Group Human Resources & Communications Director, Misti Melville, expands:
“Hyder is proud to have worked on some truly iconic and important infrastructure
projects around the world, including the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa
in Dubai; Sydney Harbour Bridge; Hong Kong Greening masterplan, the Museum of
Islamic Art in Doha, and the historic Tower Bridge in the United Kingdom. The
Ashghal contract will match these in scale.
“Hyder
requires the very best skilled engineers to ensure this leading infrastructure
project reaches its full potential. We are therefore embarking on a major
international recruitment drive to attract the very best site engineers to join
our on-site team in Qatar.
“In
addition to working alongside esteemed colleagues on a prestigious project,
employees will receive the very best travel and relocation support,
opportunities for career progression and a range of other
benefits.”