Construction Director

2 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates AtkinsRéalis Full time
Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are currently looking for a degree qualified Construction Director with over 20 years experience. This person must be forward thinking and experienced in running large, multi-disciplined site teams.

Requirements

The Construction Director will be a qualified professional who is currently working at Director Level and is capable of providing planning, leadership, direction and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multidisciplinary projects. He must have a minimum qualification BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent, have Chartered status and more than 20 years experience with 7 being similar to this project/role.

The Construction Director will also be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Atkins reputation with our clients and developing effective long term client relationships thus identifying and developing new opportunities for the Group.

Requirements
  • Must have a minimum qualification as BSc, BEng or equivalent. Advanced degree and Chartered status are preferrable.
  • 20 years+ experience with 7 being similar to this project/role.
  • Experience with large scale construction operations, management of multiple contracts, particularly heavy civils inc. tunnels and viaducts, infrastructure, landscape and public realm highly desirable for this mega project in additional to iconic building assets.
  • Highly articulate, experienced in reporting and communication to senior executives.
  • An experienced Construction Director with a demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multi-functional infrastructure projects, preferably Rail.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction techniques as well project controls procedures, quality and health & safety
  • A "rounded profile", comfortable with planning, analysis and managing process and commercial considerations. The successful candidate will also be able to mobilise people and teams and drive for a successful delivery.
  • Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures both within projects, with Clients and internally.

Principle Activities
  • Manage a multi functional site supervision team responsible for delivering a large scale rail infrastructure project with Tunnels, Viaducts and iconic stations in accordance with the Client's requirements.
  • Manage key stakeholder interfaces which will include all departments within the Client organisation as well as other government departments.
  • Overall construction management and control.
  • Monitor contractors for compliance with their contractual responsibilities.
  • Monitor progress of the construction for compliance with schedule.
  • Ensure delivery of projects to time, cost and quality and ensuring highest standards of Health & Safety are achieved.
  • Ensure resources are appropriate to meet current and future commitments and to maximise opportunities.
  • Must be forward thinking and experienced in running large, multi-disciplined site teams.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:
  • A competitive salary
  • Accommodation allowance;
  • Transportation allowance;
  • 26 calendar days annual leave (based on 6 day working week)
  • Medical and life insurance cover;
  • Company gratuity scheme;
  • Discretionary bonus scheme;
  • Annual flight allowance to point of origin
  • Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

AtkinsRealis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;

Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual's gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;

Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees' ability.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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