Senior Transport
Planner
Atkins Middle East
Dubai, UAE
We are currently looking for a qualified
Transport Planner with 10 years’ experience to join our Strategic Transport
Planning Business in the Middle East.
The candidate will be degree-qualified in a related professional field and ideally holding a Master’s qualification. Experience in leading and delivering transportation projects within a multi-disciplinary technical environment together with knowledge of Middle East and/or International Transport Planning standards and practices is essential. Transport modelling experience is considered an asset, report writing and presentation skills are essential.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This role requires leading and contributing to a variety of transport planning and modelling studies including large scale multi-modal transport master plan assessments, traffic impact studies or multi-disciplinary planning projects in the public and private sectors.
This would involve the following responsibilities:
• Technical delivery and management of small, medium and large-scale transport planning and modelling assignments with minimal supervision;
• Working closely with Project Managers and other Atkins departmental staff to ensure timely completion of the necessary analysis, reports and plans as assigned;
• Preparing high-quality written reports and technical analyses with the ability to present outcomes to concerned parties;
• Advising the client and stakeholders on transportation matters;
• Representing the Transportation Team whilst interacting internal client, as well as external stakeholders / statutory authorities;
• Ensuring deliverables adhere to prevailing QA/QS and document management protocols; and
• Application of technical competencies, as well as sharing these with junior staff.
We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Mobilisation and demobilisation 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
The candidate will be degree-qualified in a related professional field and ideally holding a Master’s qualification. Experience in leading and delivering transportation projects within a multi-disciplinary technical environment together with knowledge of Middle East and/or International Transport Planning standards and practices is essential. Transport modelling experience is considered an asset, report writing and presentation skills are essential.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This role requires leading and contributing to a variety of transport planning and modelling studies including large scale multi-modal transport master plan assessments, traffic impact studies or multi-disciplinary planning projects in the public and private sectors.
This would involve the following responsibilities:
• Technical delivery and management of small, medium and large-scale transport planning and modelling assignments with minimal supervision;
• Working closely with Project Managers and other Atkins departmental staff to ensure timely completion of the necessary analysis, reports and plans as assigned;
• Preparing high-quality written reports and technical analyses with the ability to present outcomes to concerned parties;
• Advising the client and stakeholders on transportation matters;
• Representing the Transportation Team whilst interacting internal client, as well as external stakeholders / statutory authorities;
• Ensuring deliverables adhere to prevailing QA/QS and document management protocols; and
• Application of technical competencies, as well as sharing these with junior staff.
We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Mobilisation and demobilisation 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
• Degree qualified in relevant field
• MSc and / or chartered status
Essential Requirements:
• Must have a minimum of degree in planning or transportation and over five years related professional work experience after university graduation;
• Experience in delivering transportation projects within a multi-disciplinary technical environment;
• Competency in a range of transportation planning skills including development planning principles, access control, functional planning, public transport issues, temporary traffic management, pedestrian and non-motorised transportation issues, and transport demand theory;
• Project experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local trends and transport planning practices and standards;
• Experience with transport assessment, preliminary highway design and a good appreciation of transport appraisal and modelling techniques;
• Practical understanding of the role and importance of transport planning in development access, citywide mobility and assisting people’s needs;
• Experience in providing the appropriate junction analysis to assist traffic impact assessments;
• Excellent communication in written and spoken English;
• Experienced in project/financial management;
• Experience in giving technical presentations to diverse and non-technical audiences;
• Advanced skills and competence with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Familiarity with electronic document management and quality assurance systems;
• Project management and commercial competence;
• Must be willing to travel internationally.
Desirable Requirements:
• Previous Middle East or Gulf experience, and familiarity with local trends and transport planning practices and standards including securing approvals from statutory authorities;
• Capable of communicating in Arabic effectively, both written and spoken; and
• Capable of using modelling software such as VISUM, VISSIM, SIDRA, SYNCHRO, HCM.
• Behavioural Competencies
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, such as high competency in listening and communicating;
• High attention to detail and eye for technical excellence;
• A positive attitude that focuses on improving team work and co-operation at all times;
• Good communication skills, oral and written, including presentation competency;
• Ability to work without excessive supervision;
• Ability for self-checking & correction of work;
• A team player.
• MSc and / or chartered status
Essential Requirements:
• Must have a minimum of degree in planning or transportation and over five years related professional work experience after university graduation;
• Experience in delivering transportation projects within a multi-disciplinary technical environment;
• Competency in a range of transportation planning skills including development planning principles, access control, functional planning, public transport issues, temporary traffic management, pedestrian and non-motorised transportation issues, and transport demand theory;
• Project experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local trends and transport planning practices and standards;
• Experience with transport assessment, preliminary highway design and a good appreciation of transport appraisal and modelling techniques;
• Practical understanding of the role and importance of transport planning in development access, citywide mobility and assisting people’s needs;
• Experience in providing the appropriate junction analysis to assist traffic impact assessments;
• Excellent communication in written and spoken English;
• Experienced in project/financial management;
• Experience in giving technical presentations to diverse and non-technical audiences;
• Advanced skills and competence with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Familiarity with electronic document management and quality assurance systems;
• Project management and commercial competence;
• Must be willing to travel internationally.
Desirable Requirements:
• Previous Middle East or Gulf experience, and familiarity with local trends and transport planning practices and standards including securing approvals from statutory authorities;
• Capable of communicating in Arabic effectively, both written and spoken; and
• Capable of using modelling software such as VISUM, VISSIM, SIDRA, SYNCHRO, HCM.
• Behavioural Competencies
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, such as high competency in listening and communicating;
• High attention to detail and eye for technical excellence;
• A positive attitude that focuses on improving team work and co-operation at all times;
• Good communication skills, oral and written, including presentation competency;
• Ability to work without excessive supervision;
• Ability for self-checking & correction of work;
• A team player.
Atkins is one of the leading providers of
professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the
industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With
over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the
Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients
with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects
in the built environment.
We aim to be the
international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services.
Shaped by our customers’ needs, our vision is to: focus on quality seek world
class design and excellence strive to add value be flexible to the evolving
needs of a changing society
Atkins first carried out
design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional
head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff
located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain
(Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).
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Associate
Director
Atkins Middle East
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Associate Director- Abu Dhabi
Faithful+Gould is one of the world’s leading consultancies providing integrated project and programme management services for construction and engineering projects, with a turnover in excess of £200 million.
Worldwide Faithful+Gould has access to over 2,500 consultants, of whom 500+ are located in the Middle East across six offices. We have successfully delivered commercial advice and management support for over 65 years to clients in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, UK, and North America. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Atkins Group, the design and engineering company.
Active in the Middle East for 18 years, Faithful+Gould combines in-depth knowledge of the region with the ability to draw on our global resource and constructive expertise, to deliver the most challenging of projects. With registered companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, this makes us one of the strongest international construction consultancies in the region.
This specific opportunity is in our Abu Dhabi office, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and also the cultural centre. The office has over 100 project, programme and cost management professionals working across for the emirates for multiple clients on a range of hospitality, leisure, retail, residential, industrial , transport and infrastructure projects valued to US$ billions. Joining this team of professionals you would have the unrivalled opportunity to work alongside an award winning organisation shaping the built environment of Abu Dhabi for the future.
Due to our continued success in the Abu Dhabi we are now seeking to recruit a young, ambitious Associate Director to join an already established professional commercial services team, committed to technical integrity, innovation and development of its people, within our growing "Lifestyle" department for delivery of secured leisure developments.
Key Responsibilities
Associate Director:
• Hands on management of a specialist team and responsibility for
Pre-Contract:
• Feasibility studies (cost per key, cost per m2 etc.);
• Cost Planning and estimating (BCIS and NRM1);
• Value Engineering, cash flow forecasts, Whole Life Costing, risk management;
• Bills of Quantities production (NRM 2, POMI and CESSM3);
• Tender services including compilation, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations;
• Contract drafting (FIDIC).
Post Contract:
• Management of bonds, insurances and guarantee logs;
• Interim valuations and payment certificates;
• Variations analysis, recommendations and management;
• Risk and value management and cost control functions;
• Costs analysis project work;
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
• Preparation of progress/ cost reports;
• Reporting to Commercial Director on all commercial issues;
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations;
• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.
Faithful+Gould is one of the world’s leading consultancies providing integrated project and programme management services for construction and engineering projects, with a turnover in excess of £200 million.
Worldwide Faithful+Gould has access to over 2,500 consultants, of whom 500+ are located in the Middle East across six offices. We have successfully delivered commercial advice and management support for over 65 years to clients in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, UK, and North America. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Atkins Group, the design and engineering company.
Active in the Middle East for 18 years, Faithful+Gould combines in-depth knowledge of the region with the ability to draw on our global resource and constructive expertise, to deliver the most challenging of projects. With registered companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, this makes us one of the strongest international construction consultancies in the region.
This specific opportunity is in our Abu Dhabi office, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and also the cultural centre. The office has over 100 project, programme and cost management professionals working across for the emirates for multiple clients on a range of hospitality, leisure, retail, residential, industrial , transport and infrastructure projects valued to US$ billions. Joining this team of professionals you would have the unrivalled opportunity to work alongside an award winning organisation shaping the built environment of Abu Dhabi for the future.
Due to our continued success in the Abu Dhabi we are now seeking to recruit a young, ambitious Associate Director to join an already established professional commercial services team, committed to technical integrity, innovation and development of its people, within our growing "Lifestyle" department for delivery of secured leisure developments.
Key Responsibilities
Associate Director:
• Hands on management of a specialist team and responsibility for
Pre-Contract:
• Feasibility studies (cost per key, cost per m2 etc.);
• Cost Planning and estimating (BCIS and NRM1);
• Value Engineering, cash flow forecasts, Whole Life Costing, risk management;
• Bills of Quantities production (NRM 2, POMI and CESSM3);
• Tender services including compilation, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations;
• Contract drafting (FIDIC).
Post Contract:
• Management of bonds, insurances and guarantee logs;
• Interim valuations and payment certificates;
• Variations analysis, recommendations and management;
• Risk and value management and cost control functions;
• Costs analysis project work;
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
• Preparation of progress/ cost reports;
• Reporting to Commercial Director on all commercial issues;
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations;
• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.
• MRICS status is a must. This is
non-negotiable;
• Degree in Quantity Surveying from recognised UK or similar university;
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong or Malaysian experience;
• Must have consultant experience for minimum of 6 years';
• Knowledge in the use of QS software CATO or similar is required;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Able to work on own or managing a team for project deliverables as project dictates;
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.
We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Professional membership fees
• 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
• Degree in Quantity Surveying from recognised UK or similar university;
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong or Malaysian experience;
• Must have consultant experience for minimum of 6 years';
• Knowledge in the use of QS software CATO or similar is required;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Able to work on own or managing a team for project deliverables as project dictates;
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.
We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Professional membership fees
• 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
Atkins is one of the leading providers of
professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the
industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With
over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the
Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients
with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects
in the built environment.
We aim to be the
international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services.
Shaped by our customers’ needs, our vision is to: focus on quality seek world
class design and excellence strive to add value be flexible to the evolving
needs of a changing society
Atkins first carried out
design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional
head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff
located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain
(Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).
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Senior Project
Controls Manager
Atkins Middle East
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Faithful+Gould, is an international Project
Management and Cost Consultancy services provider which is a wholly owned
subsidiary of the well-renowned larger group, WS Atkins & Partners Overseas
Company. As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built
environment, Faithful+Gould are committed to excellence in the delivery of
first class solutions which combine, innovation, collaboration and best
practice. We are active in the Middle East and India for over 10 years with our
regional headquarters in Dubai, and offices in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman
and Saudi Arabia. Our Middle East and India presence is complemented by our
operations across Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and our 2,000 plus global
staff.
We are currently looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to form part of our Project Management Consultant (PMC) project team, based on a large defence and telecoms project in Riyadh. The main objective of the PMC is to implement and manage the overall Development Programme, which includes telecom & infrastructure enhancement works. The Project Controls Manager is responsible for the leadership, direction, management and performance of a project controls team and shall be expected to assist the Client in any way possible to ensure the project is completed to the required timescales and within their stated budgets. The project is expected to last for 18 months.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• The project controls manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage the Project Controls team
• Interface with the project management team and all key stakeholders.
• Manage the weekly and monthly progress report protocols / templates for progress reporting and monitoring progress against it.
• Manage the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports/presentations for the client.
• Assisting in establishing / delivering formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project.
• Prepare project advice for any site progress / planning concern that may impact site progress.
• Prepare and manage the daily escalation report for project managers.
• Overseeing the preparation of risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Ensure and manage effective information and document transfer at all levels
• Establishing the document coding structure for all documents.
• Manage and develop the document control system and communication flow for the project.
• Ensure procurement, material and submittal logs are created and maintained.
• Manage and identify long lead items.
• Manage the consultant selection process for commercial and technical evaluation.
• Cost reporting (with data provided by others).
• Reviewing contract documents, suggesting changes for planning and programming aspects and the addition of new clauses if necessary.
• Manage the design, procurement and construction progress for compliance with contract requirements.
• Arrange and manage planning workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors / consultants to close their planning / project control issues.
• Manage the set-up of Primavera Project Management System P6v7
• Manage the preparation of the master programme for the project.
• Manage and review construction programmes received from contractors and analyse them in line with the contractual requirements.
• Preparing design programs for projects under design and guideline programs for projects to be started / under-progress.
• Making recommendations for possible acceleration.
• Challenge any claims and EOT requests.
• Establish and manage the permit approval system.
Rewards and Benefits:
• 22 days paid annual leave + KSA statutory holidays Life Assurance Scheme (based on 5 day working week)
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Personal accident cover
• Medical insurance
• 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
We are currently looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to form part of our Project Management Consultant (PMC) project team, based on a large defence and telecoms project in Riyadh. The main objective of the PMC is to implement and manage the overall Development Programme, which includes telecom & infrastructure enhancement works. The Project Controls Manager is responsible for the leadership, direction, management and performance of a project controls team and shall be expected to assist the Client in any way possible to ensure the project is completed to the required timescales and within their stated budgets. The project is expected to last for 18 months.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• The project controls manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage the Project Controls team
• Interface with the project management team and all key stakeholders.
• Manage the weekly and monthly progress report protocols / templates for progress reporting and monitoring progress against it.
• Manage the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports/presentations for the client.
• Assisting in establishing / delivering formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project.
• Prepare project advice for any site progress / planning concern that may impact site progress.
• Prepare and manage the daily escalation report for project managers.
• Overseeing the preparation of risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Ensure and manage effective information and document transfer at all levels
• Establishing the document coding structure for all documents.
• Manage and develop the document control system and communication flow for the project.
• Ensure procurement, material and submittal logs are created and maintained.
• Manage and identify long lead items.
• Manage the consultant selection process for commercial and technical evaluation.
• Cost reporting (with data provided by others).
• Reviewing contract documents, suggesting changes for planning and programming aspects and the addition of new clauses if necessary.
• Manage the design, procurement and construction progress for compliance with contract requirements.
• Arrange and manage planning workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors / consultants to close their planning / project control issues.
• Manage the set-up of Primavera Project Management System P6v7
• Manage the preparation of the master programme for the project.
• Manage and review construction programmes received from contractors and analyse them in line with the contractual requirements.
• Preparing design programs for projects under design and guideline programs for projects to be started / under-progress.
• Making recommendations for possible acceleration.
• Challenge any claims and EOT requests.
• Establish and manage the permit approval system.
Rewards and Benefits:
• 22 days paid annual leave + KSA statutory holidays Life Assurance Scheme (based on 5 day working week)
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Personal accident cover
• Medical insurance
• 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
• Must have a Batchelor’s Degree in a
Construction related discipline;
• Possess 15 years of total experience and at least 5 years’ experience in the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia;
• Knowledge of current cost, schedule, and document control software (ex: Oracle P6, Excel, Prism, SAP, and SharePoint)
• Strong experience in PCM of major projects;
• Preferably with experience of Defence, Telecom and/or working in a Project Management office;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision;
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.
• Possess 15 years of total experience and at least 5 years’ experience in the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia;
• Knowledge of current cost, schedule, and document control software (ex: Oracle P6, Excel, Prism, SAP, and SharePoint)
• Strong experience in PCM of major projects;
• Preferably with experience of Defence, Telecom and/or working in a Project Management office;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision;
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.
Atkins is one of the leading providers of
professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the
industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With
over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the
Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients
with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects
in the built environment.
We aim to be the
international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services.
Shaped by our customers’ needs, our vision is to: focus on quality seek world
class design and excellence strive to add value be flexible to the evolving
needs of a changing society
Atkins first carried out
design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional
head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff
located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain
(Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).
Design Site
Coordinator
Atkins Middle East
Bahrain
Atkins has an established team delivering
resilience solutions for government and commercial clients in the
transportation, utility and related sectors both in the Middle East and global
businesses. We provide a wide range of services including business continuity,
emergency planning, crisis management, contingency planning, security, disaster
and risk management.
We are currently looking for an experienced Design Site Coordinator to work as part of our growing team in the Kingdom of Bahrain. You will use your experience to manage, co-ordinate and monitor our project delivery, making sure that the projects are completed within safety, time, cost and quality parameters, including coordination with all consultants, contractors, agencies and departments involved, thus ensuring smooth progress of the work.
Responsibilities
• Design management
• Relationship management and liaison with clients and third parties
• Programme coordination between Atkins and Client delivery schedules
• Monitor design progress (flow of information from client/contractor to Prime designer)
• Monitor submissions to Clients and Authorities
• Contribute to execution plan / procedures / overall design / construction schedule
• Technical query management
• RFI database and management
• Change control management
• Contribute to discussions on Buildability, and Health and Safety
• Contribute to discussions on Value Engineering and Risk Evaluation
• Prepare and submit progress reports
• Support local business development activities in accordance with agreed country strategy
• Supervising a design team on a specific project
• Define and schedule work assignments.
• Prepare transmittals, drawing indexes and review drawings
• Prioritize tasks and monitor progress in order to meet completion dates.
• Collaborate with team members regarding progress checks, reallocating work as necessary to meet schedule deadlines.
• Coordinate tasks as required with client and contractor teams
• Preparing documents associated with construction and project management;
• Organize drawings and CAD standards for project documentation. Maintain CAD and network files.
• Coordinating, preparing and distributing daily reports;
• Maintaining safety postings, safety meeting minutes and safety log sheets; and
• Respond to design related RFI’s
• Design coordination with contractors and authorities.
• Respond to developer enquiries and provision of advice on design interpretation and clarification on issues related to Design.
• Attend meetings with Contractors, Consultants, Authorities and other stake holders.
• Other duties consistent with the position as reasonably determined by the person to whom you provide assistance.
We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 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.
We are currently looking for an experienced Design Site Coordinator to work as part of our growing team in the Kingdom of Bahrain. You will use your experience to manage, co-ordinate and monitor our project delivery, making sure that the projects are completed within safety, time, cost and quality parameters, including coordination with all consultants, contractors, agencies and departments involved, thus ensuring smooth progress of the work.
Responsibilities
• Design management
• Relationship management and liaison with clients and third parties
• Programme coordination between Atkins and Client delivery schedules
• Monitor design progress (flow of information from client/contractor to Prime designer)
• Monitor submissions to Clients and Authorities
• Contribute to execution plan / procedures / overall design / construction schedule
• Technical query management
• RFI database and management
• Change control management
• Contribute to discussions on Buildability, and Health and Safety
• Contribute to discussions on Value Engineering and Risk Evaluation
• Prepare and submit progress reports
• Support local business development activities in accordance with agreed country strategy
• Supervising a design team on a specific project
• Define and schedule work assignments.
• Prepare transmittals, drawing indexes and review drawings
• Prioritize tasks and monitor progress in order to meet completion dates.
• Collaborate with team members regarding progress checks, reallocating work as necessary to meet schedule deadlines.
• Coordinate tasks as required with client and contractor teams
• Preparing documents associated with construction and project management;
• Organize drawings and CAD standards for project documentation. Maintain CAD and network files.
• Coordinating, preparing and distributing daily reports;
• Maintaining safety postings, safety meeting minutes and safety log sheets; and
• Respond to design related RFI’s
• Design coordination with contractors and authorities.
• Respond to developer enquiries and provision of advice on design interpretation and clarification on issues related to Design.
• Attend meetings with Contractors, Consultants, Authorities and other stake holders.
• Other duties consistent with the position as reasonably determined by the person to whom you provide assistance.
We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 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.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related and
ideally chartered (or equivalent)
• 10 - 15 years of experience in design preferably as design manager / coordinator and construction of major utilities projects
• Experience in managing a project team
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Gulf experience
• Coaching, mentoring and Delegation skills
• Articulate with Excellent communication skills (in English language)
• Confident
• Approachable and Collaborative
• High level of attention to detail
• Constantly seeks improvement
• Knowledge of CAD systems.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook and web-based work platforms);
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills;
• Experience in a construction environment is an asset.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in design preferably as design manager / coordinator and construction of major utilities projects
• Experience in managing a project team
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Gulf experience
• Coaching, mentoring and Delegation skills
• Articulate with Excellent communication skills (in English language)
• Confident
• Approachable and Collaborative
• High level of attention to detail
• Constantly seeks improvement
• Knowledge of CAD systems.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook and web-based work platforms);
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills;
• Experience in a construction environment is an asset.
Atkins is one of the leading providers of
professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the
industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With
over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the
Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients
with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects
in the built environment.
We aim to be the
international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services.
Shaped by our customers’ needs, our vision is to: focus on quality seek world
class design and excellence strive to add value be flexible to the evolving
needs of a changing society
Atkins first carried out
design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional
head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff
located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain
(Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).
Apply Now