Job Opportunities in Kuwait

Our Organisation:

NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants, is a company of Royal Haskoning DHV and a globally leading consultancy and engineering firm in the field of Airport Development. We have a strong international reputation in airport consultancy in all its aspects including design and management of airport developments. With a team of over 200 multinational staff, we work on high profile projects on behalf of public and private owners, operators, investors, developers and contractors at locations all over the world. We are “the” go-to consultant when it comes to airport consultancy.
One of our key ongoing projects is the Construction Supervision of Terminal 2, Package 1 (Terminal Project) and Package 3 (Airside Project) at Kuwait International Airport. We are part of a consortium with Foster+Partners, Gulf Consult and Arup, with NACO having key roles since the very initial Project (Master) Planning, through Design Development and Construction Supervision.
Construction of this 4 Bio. EUR project started in 2016 with the construction of Terminal 2, with a capacity of 25 MAP, GFA of 700,000 SQM (excluding Satellite Terminal), due to be completed in 2027. Being the designers for the Package 3 Terminal Airside including e.g. 51 Narrowbody Equivalent Aircraft Stands, Remote Stands, Apron Services, (Cross) Taxiways, GSE, Cargo and APM Tunnels, Consolidation Centre and Catering Building, we now have been commissioned for the entire Construction Supervision for Package 3. Construction of Package 3 starts in October 2024 and is due for completion in Q1 2027.

As part of our Airport Systems team for Package 3 we are looking for a Senior Airport Systems Engineer (ICT).

Your Job:

• You will be part of our Airside Construction Supervision team for Package 3, stationed in Kuwait
• You will be responsible for design review and compliance of the Special Airport and Security Systems
• Out of a team of nearly 120 experts on site for Package 3 only, you are one of the key senior experts in the Airport Systems team of 14 experts, and you will actively coordinate with other Engineers and Inspectors to deliver your part of the scope as per project objectives
• You and your team of Airport Systems Engineers will review various technical submittals of the Contractor relevant to the ICT and Security Systems design including design documents, shop drawings, material submissions, etc. to ensure compliance with the specifications and design intent
• You and your team of Airport Systems Engineers and Inspectors will Supervise the Construction Works of the Contractor relevant to the ICT and Security Systems Design and Works, ensuring compliance to specifications and quality standards
• You will actively coordinate with and support the Resident Engineer and Airside Deputy Resident Engineer for Package 3 in the overall Project- and Construction Management of the project as required, and initiate any required (mitigation) actions relevant to and within the boundaries of your scope and responsibility, ensuring the overall team performance and delivery as per project objectives
• You will actively coordinate your activities with other disciplines within Package 3, including e.g. with the DRE and Engineers for Buildings, Land & Airside, Infrastructure, and Utilities, as well as Interface Coordination with other Packages if required
• Within the boundaries of your scope and responsibility, you will actively coordinate with the Client (Ministry of Public Works), with the Contractor and other Stakeholders, as required
• You will provide expert advice to the client on Airside related Special Airport Systems such as A-VDGS, Apron Video Surveillance Cameras (integrated to TB2 Security Control Room), Airside Security Screening Systems, System Interfaces, and Network Infrastructure and Telecommunication Services to service all new Apron Systems and Services including WLAN services and provisions for Emergency Services.

Your Profile:

You are an experienced Special Airport Systems Engineer, who is eager to work on this high-profile Airport development. You combine technical engineering knowledge with Contract Administration and Site Supervision skills. You have at least the following qualifications:

• Have a M Sc / B Sc degree in one of the relevant engineering fields like Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Information Technology Engineering – lower degrees will not be accepted
• A minimum of 15 years relevant work experience of which a minimum of 8 years has been in the field of Special Airport Systems, working with Airfield ICT and Airfield Security Systems – less work experience will not be accepted
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar role as an airport design/design review and supervision consultant on airport construction projects, preferably in the Middle East – less work experience will not be accepted
• Job specific knowledge and experience in airfield ICT and Security Systems including, but not limited to:
• A-VDGS
• Video Surveillance and Security Systems (CCTV cameras, Perimeter Intrusion and Detection, Access Control, Screening Systems)
• Outside Plant and Structured Cabling System
• Active Network Equipment
• Wireless Access Points
• Telecommunications
• System Interfaces (SMIS, SCADA, BMS, PCA, GPU, PLB/PBB, Fuel)
• You possess leadership skills and are able to manage multiple concurrent work activities
• You have experience in interacting and guiding the Contractor and Subcontractor representatives to resolve technical issues, as well as interacting with Client and (other) Stakeholders
• Good understanding of, and experience in, contract administration and site supervision
• Willingness to live and work in Kuwait for 2-3 years

In addition, you have:

• The characteristics of a good team player
• Good interpersonal and communicative skills
• Good command of the English language in writing and presentation
• Good Software Skills (e.g. Auto CAD, Adobe, Bluebeam, Aconex or similar software)

We offer you:

• Job in Kuwait in a very international environment for 2-3 years
• To be part of a highly skilled team in a challenging environment
• Being part of the global leading aviation consultancy NACO
• A very good remuneration package

Apply now!