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Planning Engineer

Atkins Middle East

Abu Dhabi, UAE


• Assist in the preparation and management of overview and strategic programmes, including design, procurement and construction schedules together with supporting information required schedules 
• Coordinate and manage the preparation and development of target construction and procurement schedules together with associated information required schedules 
• Establish and agree project reporting procedures, prepare and present monthly project progress 
• Review the schedules and related documents from the contractor including monthly reports and analyse the content to ensure compliance with project objectives 
• Review schedule trends to identify problem areas and recommend corrective action to management. Monitor actual progress against planned progress 
• Monitor engineering design progress, material and equipment procurement and construction and commissioning status 
• Prepare progress monitoring tools for the management and monitoring of the above mentioned schedules. Monitor progress both on and off site. Identify deviations (progress trends) in both construction and procurement progress and suggest possible courses of corrective action 
• Working closely with the Planning Manager and Project Team to ensure that the ‘contract programme’ is feasible, complies with the Project Master Plan and contractual documents
Interface on a daily basis with the main contractor sub-contractors and internal management. 
• Carry out studies into scheduling, manning and material flow as needed 
• Attend offsite meetings as requested by the client 
• Review schedules for slippage of key dates 
• Assist in the defence / approval of any claim for time extension or major change to the schedule 
• Other duties as requested from time to time 
• Ensuring that each Scheduling Engineer runs his or her section to the highest professional standards, that all information is current, and that every member of the team is receiving the information he or she needs to fulfil their responsibilities 
• Establish and maintain consistent and adequate administration procedures, in their field. These procedures will be followed across the project by the respective planners working under the Construction Managers. 
• Participate with the project management team, as directed by the Project Director, to achieve project deliverables. 
• Issue high-level schedule weekly updates 
• Identify and report main issues interfering with progress 
• Identify and report on measures for improving schedule performance 
• Coordinate with Planning Managers on all aspects of the work 
• Provide all time related information to the Scheduling Manager 
• Follow the procedures, tools, templates, instruction, etc. issued by the Scheduling Manager. 
• Monitor the timing of submittals against schedule requirements 
• Assist in the preparation and management of overview and strategic programmes, including design, procurement and construction schedules together with supporting information required schedules
• You will be a recognized expert with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role 
• You will have considerable planning experience showing clear career progression in the planning field through working either client side or for a consultancy 
• Successful applicants will have experience of working on a infrastructure project, we need experience in infra (roads, utilities)
• Proficiency in the use of Primavera (P3/P5/P6) and MS Project is also essential 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills is essential
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 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.

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.
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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Principal Consultant, Resilience

Atkins Middle East

Jubail, Saudi Arabia


A vacancy exists within the team for a Principal Consultant to take on a client facing project delivery role, leading our project team based onsite with a government client in Saudi Arabia. As well as project managing client work the post holder will be responsible for mentoring and guiding colleagues as they develop their careers. 

The position will involve working alone or with colleagues, often leading bespoke project teams to design, develop and deliver innovative solutions for clients within agreed timescales and budgets. Knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice coupled with a sound understanding of emergency planning and business continuity principles will be fundamental to providing the relevant support to our clients. 

This position, which will be based at client offices in Saudi Arabia, will involve interaction with other team members across the Group and will require travel within the region and at times overseas. Experience of working internationally and specifically in region are an important part of the skill-set required for the role.

Responsibilities:
• Support the regional business acting as a client lead, ensuring delivery and building relationships
• Project manage the delivery of client work 
• Lead the technical delivery of consultancy projects 
• Develop and enhance client relationships 
• Identify business development opportunities, leading bids and work winning activities
• Develop and support new business initiatives 
• Promote resilience work within Atkins and externally
• Compliance with Quality, Safety and Environmental procedures to Atkins Business Management Systems 
• Deliver outputs to quality, programme and budget 

We offer an excellent package which includes: 
• A competitive salary 
• Accommodation allowance; 
• Transportation allowance; 
• 22 calendar 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
• Academic qualification in disaster management, emergency planning, business continuity or similar discipline
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an academic qualification
• Member of a relevant professional body such as the International Association of Emergency Managers, Emergency Planning Society or Business Continuity Institute 

Essential Criteria
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance
• Experience of working in resilience, business continuity or emergency contingency planning 
• A track record of developing long term client relationships, project delivery and winning work 
• Good understanding of project management principles 
• Team leadership experience
• Proven team working ability 
• Excellent report writing, presentation and oral communication skills 

Desirable Criteria
• Experience in the government or utility service sectors
• Operational emergency/continuity management experience for government bodies
• Application of risk management principles 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate evidence of: 
• Leadership attributes 
• Flexible and adaptable to the demands of the role 
• A high expectation of personal performance 
• A robust approach to managing personal and team continuous professional development 
• A high level of personal initiative, vision and motivation 
• Strong interpersonal and presentational skills 
• A keenness to work in a collaborative team environment 
• Full driving licence 
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes 
• A willingness to work in a variety of locations but based in Saudi Arabia
• Being able to successfully undergo relevant security vetting process
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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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.

• 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.
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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