Project Manager
Atkins Middle East
Qatar
The Role
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. Faithful+Gould worldwide has access to 2,300 consultants, of whom 400 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. Faithful+Gould are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to form part of a Project Management Consultant (PMC) team based in Qatar. The main objective of the PMC is to oversee the delivery of a specialist laboratory facility, implementing and managing the overall delivery programme. The team is expected to support the Client in ensuring the project is completed within the required timescale, budget and achieve the Client’s quality requirements. The project is expected to last for approximately 3 years. Responsibilities: The project manager will execute his duties to the highest possible standards. It is expected that the project manager’s role will require strong people and relationship management skills, and will also include, but not be limited to, the following key functions: • Implementing an appropriate and effective project or programme management framework, incorporating necessary review processes as required. • Defining and implementing criteria for control and management of the project. • Coordinating and directing end-user input throughout the project lifecycle. • Appraising options and submitting them to the client for approval. • Coordinating the value management strategy. • Managing the project budget, including risk allowances. • Monitoring and controlling changes / variations following approval by the client. • Determining and managing risks that may affect the project in any way, particularly schedule, budget or quality / specifications. • Facilitating effective communication and action as main point of contact between the client and site delivery team. • Ensuring the site delivery team receives the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion. • Establishing a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the project team, which will involve regular dialogue with contractors, team working and risk-sharing. • Negotiating and converting contracts as required by the project • Overseeing the award of contracts and ensuring that the client is adequately protected. • Chairing meetings and ensure minutes are actioned in a timely manner. • Providing timely regular and accurate reporting on the project progress, costs and quality as determined by the project director. • Accurately checking and signing off on all payment certificates and invoices. • Ensuring accurate finalisation of client accounts, provide substantiated recommendations for variations and ensure contractors and consultants are paid in accordance with contract schedules. • Look for opportunities to improve the client’s position in regard to return and value. • Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably. • Developing and maintaining good relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors and adjoining property owners. • Managing and coordinating the project handover phase with contractors, client contractors, tenants and building managers. • Receiving and reviewing detailed reports on the project from the site delivery team. • Establishing formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client. 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
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in a construction related discipline • 10 years post qualification experience in Project Management • Minimum last 5 years as a Senior PM or PM • Proven ability to support the Project Director on the delivery of all project management aspects of the project • 360 Project Management experience with a leading PMC • Middle East experience preferred.
About the Company
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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Managing Quantity Surveyor
Atkins Middle East
Qatar
The Role
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 Qatar we are now seeking to recruit a Managing Quantity Surveyor with extensive previous consultant experience hospitality and leisure projects, to join an already established cost and commercial management team, committed to technical integrity, innovation and development of its people, within our growing business. Key Responsibilities: Hands on leadership of a specialist team with responsibility for: Pre-Contract: • Manage team resources to ensure timely completion of deliverables; • Feasibility studies (cost per key, cost per m2 etc.); • Cost Planning and estimating (BCIS and NRM1); • Advising on procurement strategies; • 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: • Oversea operational and management issues within the team; • 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; • 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. We offer an excellent package which includes: • A competitive salary • Accommodation allowance • Transportation allowance • 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
Requirements
• Experience in delivery of hospitality and leisure experience is essential. Those candidates without prior experience will not be considered for these roles; • MRICS APC status as minimum for all levels. This is non-negotiable; • Degree in Quantity Surveying from recognised RICS accredited university; • Minimum of 10 year's post qualification experience; • Minimum of 3 years’ UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong or Malaysian experience; • Must have consultant experience for minimum of 4 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.
About the Company
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 Cost Engineer
Atkins Middle East
Saudi Arabia
TeRole
Faithful+Gould is one of the world’s leading integrated project and programme management and cost consultancy services provider; with over 2,400 professionals operating throughout Asia Pacific, UK and Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. We support clients with the construction and management of their key assets, important projects and programmes. Our approach is committed to providing first-class professional advice and delivering a quality of service which is second-to-none. This has helped enable our business to develop and maintain robust and long-lasting client partnerships. Active in the Middle East for over 18 years, we have offices in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. As a member of the Atkins Group, one of the world’s leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, we hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success is built on recruiting – and then developing – brilliant people from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds. It’s precisely this diversity of talent that sets us apart. Job Purpose & Scope: Providing support to the corporate Manager of Cost and Proposals group within the Project Controls Department. Oversees the cost control system and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for all projects Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities: • Significant knowledge and experience of project cost management, cost engineering and cost forecasting principles and techniques within the Oil and Gas industry • Must have detailed knowledge of and familiarity with project cost engineering techniques. • Details knowledge of project work breakdown structures (WBS) techniques to enable effective project budget development and management, control and forecasting of project costs through the project lifecycle. • Develop and manage effective relationships with project team and relevant members of client organisation. • Work within the standard cost procedures and ensure that these procedures fulfil client requirements and develop additional projects specific procedures where necessary. • Prepare activity plans to accomplish all work required by the procedures and to ensure that sufficient Cost resources are provided. • Assist with the maintenance of quality assurance and quality control systems to ensure that the quality of the cost engineering service on each project is maintained to the standards laid down in the contract Execution Procedures, through regular project audits • Manage the project cost engineering workload of the team • Direct and control the work of all Cost engineers assigned to the project. • Mentor and develop Cost team members, where appropriate • Assist Management with performance appraisals of assigned Cost Engineers. • Lead regular Cost review meetings with the project team including Cost development and Cost risk workshops as required • Assist with Interviews and recruitment of Cost engineers as necessary Organizational Relationships (Work Contacts) • Regular interactions with Project Manager/ Project Controls manager. • Engineering disciplines, Quality and Procurement Functions Independence of Operations and Decision-making Authority: • Has overall responsibility and accountability for the progress control and reporting • Has high visibility to Saudi Aramco stakeholders • Able to work within a defined role with limited supervision. • Exercises judgment in making decisions; know when to seek advice.
Requirements
• Relevant degree or appropriate experience • Site construction experience would be advantageous • Previous experience in controlling, directing, supervising and managing the day to day activities of a cost engineering team is essential. • Strategic thinker who can contribute to the management and improvement of the overall operation and the development of local nationals in project cost control roles. • Cost and organisational skills. Proactive attitude and ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of the cost control process for Contract. • A proven track record in FEED and EPC phases of refinery, oil & gas, petrochemical or similar facilities including revamp projects • Have a minimum of 15 years’ experience, with 4 years of claims experience with the main activities focused on the prosecution or defence of EOT claims. • Self-motivated, energetic and tenacious • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels up to top management • IT/Computer Literacy in particular Microsoft Excel • Willing to share information and develop junior staff • Must have worked on large scale infrastructure projects ideally with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the MEA.
About the Company
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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Project Cost Engineer
Atkins Middle East
Saudi Arabia
e Role
Faithful+Gould is one of the world’s leading integrated project and programme management and cost consultancy services provider; with over 2,400 professionals operating throughout Asia Pacific, UK and Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. We support clients with the construction and management of their key assets, important projects and programmes. Our approach is committed to providing first-class professional advice and delivering a quality of service which is second-to-none. This has helped enable our business to develop and maintain robust and long-lasting client partnerships. Active in the Middle East for over 18 years, we have offices in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. As a member of the Atkins Group, one of the world’s leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, we hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success is built on recruiting – and then developing – brilliant people from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds. It’s precisely this diversity of talent that sets us apart. Job Purpose & Scope: Providing support to the corporate Manager of Planning and Proposals group within the Project Controls Department. Implements, administers and maintains cost control system and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for all projects Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities: • Assists in carrying-out contract functions • Carries out simple studies & presentation • Understands cost economics • Becomes familiar in preparing Budget Brief • Prepares cash flow and total cost forecast • Participates in training course preparation & presentation • Carry-out special studies, presentation & training • Prepares monthly cost reports • Understands P&S techniques, methods & applications • Assists in the preparation and review of cost estimates; • Develops reporting tracking tools and generates cost reports on regular basis including evaluation of earned value; • Coordinates the Change Management process for the project; • Builds intricate spreadsheets to enable fast and accurate data manipulation of large datasets; • Extracts data from several sources, transforming it to fit operational needs; • Reconciles data to ensure complete accuracy and creates a clean audit trail Organizational Relationships (Work Contacts) • Regular interactions with Project Manager/ Project Controls manager. • Engineering disciplines, Quality and Procurement Functions Independence of Operations and Decision-making Authority: • Able to work within a defined role with limited supervision. • Exercises judgment in making decisions; know when to seek advice.
Requirements
• Relevant degree or appropriate experience • Site construction experience would be advantageous • A proven track record in FEED and EPC phases of refinery, oil & gas, petrochemical or similar facilities including revamp projects • Have a minimum of 7 years’ experience, • Self-motivated, energetic and tenacious • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels up to top management • IT/Computer Literacy in particular Microsoft Excel • Must have worked on large scale infrastructure projects ideally with a minimum of 1 year experience in the MEA. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) • Good interpersonal skills • Demonstrates high standards of integrity, honesty and fairness • Supports new ways of working
About the Company
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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