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Ben Clark, Project Director – Middle East – Design Confidence

Ben Clark

Project Director – Middle East – Design Confidence·Design Confidence

United Arab Emirates

Higher diploma, Building Surveying and Construction Methodologies

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 6 months

Project Director – Middle East – Design Confidence

January 2024 - April 2025

Design Confidence

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

January 2024 - April 2025

Led the delivery of major mixed-use assets within the Qiddiya Giga Project, overseeing high-rise residential towers, theme park infrastructure, low-rise communities, and retail precincts. Responsible for strategic planning, stakeholder management, and ensuring all developments met strict design, technical, safety, and programme requirements.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Associate Director

August 2023 - June 2024

TESG MENA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

August 2023 - June 2024

Led the testing and commissioning programme for all MEP
services, ensuring full alignment with the buildings cause-and-effect matrix and operational
requirements. Coordinated consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors to verify
performance, resolve interface issues, and deliver a fully compliant and integrated life-safety
and building systems environment. Oversaw the delivery and design compliance of major
mixed-use and mixed residential retail developments, ensuring all assets met project design,
authority requirements, and technical standards. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams,
managed stakeholder expectations, and drove alignment across handover phases.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Regional Manager - NSW, QLD, SA and ACT

January 2020 - August 2023

Total Essential Services Group

Sydney Central Business District, Australia Hybrid

January 2020 - August 2023

Business Development & Client Engagement
• Led business development initiatives and fostered client acquisition across the MENA region.
• Managed key client relationships to drive customer growth and secure referrals.
Project & Contract Management
• Directed client/contractor meetings, prepared fee proposals, and presented profit/loss and
KPI management reports.
• Ensured strict adherence to contractual obligations, performance indicators, and service
benchmarks.
Fire & Life Safety Audits
• Conducted annual audits of MEP fire life safety measures, issuing Annual Fire Safety
Statements in compliance with regional legislation.
• Reviewed contractor statements and documentation to support defect rectification.
• Compiled audit reports and defect summary reports for clients and facility managers.
Technical Oversight & Compliance
• Orchestrated system interface testing for large-scale commercial and industrial properties.
• Provided mentorship to junior auditors on building fire services and legislative requirements.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Building Surveyor

December 2019 - August 2020

Metro Building Consultants

Sydney, Australia Hybrid

December 2019 - August 2020

Supported a broad portfolio of residential and
mixed-use developments, providing compliance advice, design reviews, and site inspections from
early concept stages through to project close-out. Played a key role in assessing Building Code of
Australia requirements, advising design teams on compliance strategies, and monitoring
construction works to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory alignment. Contributed to efficient
approval processes and smooth project delivery across multiple assets.
• Conducted comprehensive site audits and assessments of existing buildings and proposed
developments.
• Provided expert advice on necessary upgrades to local and national legislated standards.
• Facilitated the issuance of Crown Works Certificates and managed client expectations.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Building Surveyor

January 2017 - December 2019

McKenzie Group Consulting

Sydney Central Business District, Australia Hybrid

January 2017 - December 2019

Provided building surveying and design
compliance services across major mixed-use developments, including the Edmondson Park
residential and retail precinct. Involved from concept design through to project completion,
ensuring alignment with the Building Code of Australia, local authority requirements, and best
practice construction standards. Worked closely with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders
to identify compliance pathways, resolve technical issues, and support seamless approvals and
handover.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Survey Assistant

November 2011 - December 2016

JBW Surveyors

Sydney, Australia

November 2011 - December 2016

• Orchestrated equipment logistics and performed calculations for set outs.
• Maintained instruments and handled various general office duties.
• Provided mentorship to junior assistants and liaised with project managers.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

University of Western Sydney

January 2019

January 2019

Higher diploma, Building Surveying and Construction Methodologies

Australia

OTEN NSW

January 2016

January 2016

Diploma, Building Surveying

Australia

Skills

COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PREPAREDNESS
Intermediate
PREPAREDNESS
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Fire Safety Practitioner
FPAS CFSP FSA54764
Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Systems