Associate Director

3 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates AtkinsRéalis Full time

AtkinsRéalis is looking for an Associate Director in Dubai, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear 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 strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, and Capital.

We are currently looking for an experienced Commercial Professional to support Atkins in delivering professional design and engineering consultancy services in the UAE. The role will cover our operations in the United Arab Emirates, and it is envisaged that the successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years relevant experience and be capable of supporting contract and financial elements of project delivery. You will be involved in the management of successful projects through the mobilization stage into steady state operation, implementing processes and teams to assure good commercial governance of each project.

Responsibilities:

  • To understand and interpret Atkins rights and responsibilities across its portfolio of projects in the UAE.

  • Overall responsibility for supporting Project Directors in the delivery of projects to the contractual arrangements and the required commercial outcome (including the contracted profit margin) all in accordance with the agreed financial objectives.

  • Co-ordinate commercial appointments for services being provided by all parties, including other Atkins Business Sectors and sub-consultants.

  • Developing and managing the commercial administration, monitoring and change control system requirements to comply with Atkins internal business processes and systems, inclusive of risk and variation registers.

  • Developing commercial understanding and competence within the Project Management and Design delivery staff in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman.

  • Support the Project-based Commercial staff within the Country's live projects.

  • Commercial review and audit of live projects in Country.

  • Monitor compliance of the Service Delivery Process throughout the project delivery phase and respond to queries.

  • Review monthly financial reports and review any actions in respect of the Risk Register and project contingency.

  • Provide guidance to project teams to ensure a consistent approach to billing in line with contractual arrangements is maintained to maximize positive cash flow.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • BEng /BSc in an appropriate engineering discipline or Quantity Surveying.

  • Technical Knowledge and experience.

Essential:

  • Contracts and sub-contracts- preparation, review, and evaluation.

  • Knowledge of the design process in the project lifecycle.

  • Knowledge of the site operations process.

  • Preparation of financial models and pricing proposals.

  • Understanding and experience of project planning, programme and delay claim preparation and evaluation.

  • Management of variations and claims processes, claims preparation.

  • Senior level commercial experience on at least one major design and construct project.

Negotiation skills:

  • Excellent ability to develop successful client relationships.

Highly desirable:

  • Design and build project experience, especially contractor side design.

  • Multi-disciplinary design and engineering process and controls.

  • Middle East experience.

  • Commercial experience with the delivery of projects in the entertainment sector.

The individual:

  • Business minded, commercially astute.

  • Client friendly, relationship building, emotionally intelligent.

  • Self-motivated with a winning attitude.

  • Good team leader and team worker.

  • Excellent communicator in written and spoken English.

  • Strong influencing skills.

  • Mobile, willing to make regular travel in region.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

  • Tax-free salary.

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

  • Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.

  • Generous annual leave balance.

  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.

  • Flexible/hybrid work solutions.

  • Company gratuity scheme.

  • Discretionary bonus program.

  • Annual flight contribution.

  • Relocation assistance.

  • Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.

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