Asphalt Auditor
TRL Limited
Kuwait
The Role
About The Role Our Middle East Operation Our Middle East Operation are currently seeking two professional and self-motivated pavement engineers to join their small but growing team for a new project in Kuwait. The project is to oversee the production and placement of new asphalt mixture to be implemented on a major maintenance contract based in Kuwait – but with some other travel required around the Gulf and occasionally to the UK. Key Duties / Responsibilities Responsible for checking asphalt quality work under the guidance of a Technical Manager, the appointed individuals will play a key communication role with various stakeholders involved in the project, to ensure that the contractor complies with the contract specifications and TRL’s requirements for quality. Building a strong relationship with the client and the contractor will be critical to the success of these roles.
Requirements
Skills & Experience The job will require proactive, enthusiastic and diligent individuals with an eye for detail. Technical skills and knowledge of asphalt works and testing are essential to the work, and an understanding of asphalt plant and/or asphalt placement operations would be an advantage - together with auditing skills. Training will however be available for the right candidate who portrays the right asphalt knowledge and meets the other requirements of this role: o Practical experience in asphalt production and/or placement o Experience of site working o Experience of Quality Assurance Schemes o Experience of asphalt material technology o Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures o Excellent communication and presentation skills o Good MS Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word o Confidence working in small teams and on own initiative. o Experience of auditing would be an advantage o Experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage Qualifications Candidates must be a member of a relevant professional body in the UK or abroad. Communication Requirements: Eligible candidates must be able to demonstrate fluency in both verbal and written English, as the role demands a high level of communication with clients and the output of detailed written reports.
About the Company
The TRL vision is ‘Creating the Future of Transport', a bold vision, but one that TRL continues to meet through our wide range of work providing solutions to the ever-changing needs of the transport sector. We work with organisations from the public and private sectors internationally on all aspects of transportation: network management; safety; vehicles; environment; sustainability; infrastructure; software; certification; and a range of related niche specialisms.
Resident Engineer - Roads
Parsons International
Muscat, Oman
The Role
Resident Engineer - Roads Oman Through Parsons’ engineering and construction management services, we deliver innovative, safe and sustainable infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Our focus is on delivering air, rail, road and highway transportation; water conveyance and/or wastewater treatment; and land development and public infrastructure to our clients and your communities. Parsons creates interconnected communities and world class infrastructure. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide the required leadership to his team and assign work tasks for the proper execution of the work. • Supervise the technical staff and the inspections. • Ensure that the construction work complies with the contract and quality requirements. • Notify the Contractor of any work that does not meet the specifications or otherwise fails to meet the quality standards. • Maintain records and correspondence for the progress and status of the project. • Monitor the progress of the Work and notify the Contractor when, in his opinion, delays have occurred. Order a revised work schedule, if appropriate. • Maintain all file records on designated forms. These records include all reports on work force, equipment, progress, safety, etc. • Measure interim and final quantities of the Works for certifying payments to the Contractor. • Review and approve the Contractor’s shop drawings. • Contract enforcement, and not to relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities without Ministry authorization. • Review materials submittals, recommend approval, forward to the Client for final approval, and follow up with the client, as applicable. • Prepare of the weekly, bi-weekly and monthly reports. Prepare and submit the required reports to the concerned party; progress, financial, status, and other reports. • Inspect safety conditions and inform the Contractor of construction safety violations and follow up action to be taken. • Conduct/ chair/ attend all meetings, and prepare written minutes for distribution. • Review correspondence and sign responses. • Review, update, monitor, and report on the Contractor’s work schedules, CPM-chart and Cash Flow Status. • Approve the Contractor’s plans for protection of existing buildings and structures. • Approve all construction activities regarding compliance with local traffic ordinances and public convenience. • Review complaints and claims of damage and expedite the Contractor’s investigation. Review and make recommendations on the Contractor’s claims. • Negotiate settlements for any dispute arising between the Contractor and Employer within his designated authority. • Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Requirements
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • BSc in Civil Engineering with professional registration • Minimum 20 years of experience in construction supervision, of which 5 years should relate to large-scale highway and bridge projects. • Knowledge of contract language, standard contract conditions such as FIDIC. • Ability to prepare technical reports and conduct high quality presentations. • Ability to work independently and lead his team. • Commitment to safety practices. • Comprehensive knowledge of construction sequences and standard work procedures of the industry. • Knowledge of computer software. • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
About the Company
Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.
Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.
Senior Buyer Womenswear Contemporary
Carter Murray
Qatar
The Role
An international luxury department store renowned for their premium, contemporary and designer fashion is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the buying across womenswear contemporary brands. We are seeking a commercial individual who has strong buying experience who can drive this business area to achieve sales targets and margin. This role will be based in Doha- Qatar and report directly into the Head of Buying. Responsibilities: * Drive the creative direction and source new brands and products whilst negotiating the best terms. * Manage the performance of womenswear contemporary and work cross functionally to drive sales and maximise profitability through leading your team. * Partnering with the merchandise team, you will plan the OTB and monitor and review in season, taking action where necessary. * Prior to opening you will be responsible for developing relationships and secure suitable brands in line with the overall brand strategy * Post opening you will be responsible for managing existing brands and concessions through regular meetings with the concession and floor managers to analyse performance * Work closely with Retail Operations, Marketing and PR and will maximise promotional opportunities during negotiations with suppliers. Skills: * At least 8-10 years' experience buying womeswear contemporary brands * Managerial experience is a must * Strategic with a solid understanding of the product and market * Strong negotiator and have the ability to influence and motivate a team * Creative, innovative and highly commercial approach * Ability to work within a multicultural team * Willingness to relocate and live in Doha * Open to international travel to attend seasonal buying trip
Requirements
Responsibilities: * Drive the creative direction and source new brands and products whilst negotiating the best terms. * Manage the performance of womenswear contemporary and work cross functionally to drive sales and maximise profitability through leading your team. * Partnering with the merchandise team, you will plan the OTB and monitor and review in season, taking action where necessary. * Prior to opening you will be responsible for developing relationships and secure suitable brands in line with the overall brand strategy * Post opening you will be responsible for managing existing brands and concessions through regular meetings with the concession and floor managers to analyse performance * Work closely with Retail Operations, Marketing and PR and will maximise promotional opportunities during negotiations with suppliers. Skills: * At least 8-10 years' experience buying womeswear contemporary brands * Managerial experience is a must * Strategic with a solid understanding of the product and market * Strong negotiator and have the ability to influence and motivate a team * Creative, innovative and highly commercial approach * Ability to work within a multicultural team * Willingness to relocate and live in Doha * Open to international travel to attend seasonal buying trip
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Carter Murray
Qatar
The Role
A luxury multi-brand retail business is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager for their Qatar operations. You will be responsible for delivering and communicating visual concepts and strategies to promote the brand and products in store. This role collaborates closely with other departments within the business to create seasonal visual strategies and promotional events. Responsibilities: * Liaising with teams such as buying and marketing to create design themes and plans * Responsible for window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts * Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features * Meeting with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies * Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers of visual materials * Working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space * Creating visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage * Visiting branches to coach in-store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept * Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store * Carrying out 'comp (comparison) shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts * Leading and motivating the VM team to complete displays to tight deadlines
Requirements
* Strong visual merchandising background ideally working with a luxury home or interiors brand * Knowledge of current and future home/ fashion trends * IT skills using design packages such as (CAD) AutoCAD, Mockshop or Adobe Creative Suite * Team player with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.
Regional Sales Manager
Carter Murray
UAE
The Role
An international cosmetics business is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for their Middle East territories. Reporting to the Regional Senior Sales Manager, this person will be responsible for all aspects of the business from P&L, distribution, retail, trade marketing, Marketing and team operations. Key Duties and Responsibilities: * Responsible for meeting the retail locations' sales targets. * Responsible for recruiting, training and developing your sales team, to ensure they are at a sufficient level to be able to help you deliver your sales and operational goals. * Monitoring and scheduling of sales team, ensuring optimal coverage. * Managing visual merchandising at locations and ensuring optimal inventory level is maintained at all times. * Responsible for ensuring all location's equipment is in running condition and maintained properly * Monitor cash levels, reconcile bank deposits, ordering supplies from the warehouse and trouble-shooting challenges as necessary, to ensure smooth running of the locations. * Conducting regular cash and stock audits to reconcile differences. * Handling and resolving onsite customer inquiries and issues, and ensuring that sales team adheres to high standards for customer satisfaction as set by the Mall Management. * Communicating sales goals, company policies, procedures, expectations and other matters to team transparently. * Motivating and inspiring team to successfully meet sales objectives and ensuring that daily/weekly and monthly sales targets are met and monitored. * To provide the Regional Senior Sales Manager with reasons for variances against budgeted/ forecasted sales and action plans to help meet forecasts.
Requirements
* Strong excel * Must be adaptable and entrepreneurial * Strong sales and negotiation skills * Experience in travel retail is a plus
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.
Internal Controls Manager - Finance
Qatar Airways
Doha, Qatar
The Role
Internal Controls Manager - Finance - Qatar Airways - Doha In the role of Internal Controls Manager, you will undertake in-depth analysis of system of Internal Controls across the Finance operations in Qatar Airways, and identify opportunities to further strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of risk based internal controls Key accountabilities of the role: • Develop a risk based mechanism to identify critical internal controls and perform a “Stress Test” to determine the efficacy of control’s design and its ability to mitigate the risks. • Undertake analysis to quantify the likelihood and impact of potential scenarios resulting in control(s) failure. • Identify areas/opportunities to further strengthen the internal control’s environment to reduce the likelihood of control failure/breach and/or its impact on Finance operations. • Raise practical, cost effective, and measurable corrective actions for the Line Management to implement opportunities to enhance the design and function of internal controls. • Carry out ongoing reviews for refinement and improvement of Internal Controls Framework, its methodology and supporting procedures. • Develop interactive reports on the health of internal controls and inherent risks. • Undertake a review of lapses in internal controls or non-compliances with Finance Procedures reported by internal and external auditors. Develop mitigation strategies to address the risks and propose corrective actions to relevant stakeholders for timely and effective implementation of audit recommendations. • Continuously update and refine the Risk and Controls Matrix (RCM) for respective Finance Functions, to ensure risk and mitigating controls are updated timely, and any changes / automation / improvement in internal process and procedures are adequately reflected in the RCM. • Proactively involve with the IT projects across Qatar Airways to identify potential impact on finance functions, opportunities for automation in finance process and procedures, adequacy of system based internal controls, and overall general controls environment. • Participate in working groups to create awareness about the significance of internal controls and contribute in developing measures to ensure compliance. • Undertake continuous research to implement industry best practices (as applicable). • Oversee and supervise up to 8 employees. Direct daily activities, recruit, train, develop and discipline to ensure a high standard of service delivery. • Take accountability and ownership for the delivery of team’s objectives. • Proactively participate in defining strategies and long term planning for Finance Policies and Internal Controls Function. Identify opportunities to enhance strategic role of the team and to add shareholder value.
Requirements
You will have a University qualification at Bachelor's level or equivalent with preferably one of the following further qualifications: • Certification in Control Self-Assessment, Risk Management Assurance is a distinctive advantage. • Preferably you will be a qualified CA / CPA / ACCA. In addition, you will have 7 or more years’ experience in a similar role with at least 3 years in an audit or internal controls environment. In addition, you will have the following job specific skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Solid presentation skills including use of latest IT solutions to make dynamic presentation to stakeholders across the Network. • Strong ability to work in cross-culture environment, with teams spread across different geographies. • Sound understating of Internal Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Governance. • Sound knowledge and experience in development and implementation of internal controls framework. • Sound knowledge, understanding and experience in application of International Accounting Standards / IFRS. • Proven ability to constantly meet tight deadlines, ensuring quality control, and attention to detail. • Must have excellent organizational ability to be able to set priorities, handle multiple responsibilities/work interruptions. • Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with minimal instructions. • Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information. • Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.
About the Company
Welcome to a world of growing opportunities.
Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the State of Qatar. Our global network now sees us flying to over 100 destinations worldwide and operating some of the youngest fleets in the sky. We are home to over 150 nationalities.
Our mission is to deliver Excellence in Everything We Do. For us, that means we focus on the customers who fly with us. We understand that our customers choose to fly with us because we care for them. We know that every time we fly, we carry the hopes and dreams of our customers. Similarly we consider the hopes and dreams of our people. Our success is due to our leadership and the employment of high quality people who will enjoy living and working in Doha, Qatar.
Qatar is a rising economic powerhouse and is fast establishing itself as one of the world’s newest and most vibrant hubs. Qatar prides itself on its technological advances as well as its educational and research facilities. It is rapidly becoming home to more expatriates and international businesses, as well as world-renowned 5-star hotels, spas and resorts. The city boasts the best in shopping, sports activities and has been host to many high profile international events.
As the Airline of the Year 2011 and the only 5-star airline in the Middle East, the opportunities for career diversity, professional development opportunities to further your careers within the organisation are almost limitless. We truly believe that life is a journey, not a destination; therefore we help our people to realise all that they can be.
Join one of the fastest growing airlines with an ever-expanding global network.
If you wish to find out more about the Qatar Airways Group of companies and what we have to offer, then please visit our website.