Assistant Project Manager (UAE Nationals only)

Savills Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills Middle East is offering a Dubai-based graduate role in Project Management within Building & Projects Consultancy. You will learn the full project lifecycle from inception to handover and work with experienced project managers, taking on increasing responsibility toward a Project Manager role.

Key activities include supporting day-to-day delivery, tracking programmes, attending meetings, site visits, coordinating with clients and authorities, and assisting with budgets, reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or final-year student is required.
• Basic understanding of construction processes and the project lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to project tools is a plus.
• UAE passport and family book are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day management from design through handover.
• Track project programmes and milestones; raise delays or risks with the team.
• Attend design, progress and coordination meetings; circulate minutes and action trackers.
• Participate in site visits and prepare site inspection reports on progress and safety observations.
• Coordinate information between client, consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Review design submissions, drawings and specifications against the brief.
• Track approvals with authorities (e.g. Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, RERA, Civil Defence, DEWA).
• Assist in preparing and updating budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost reports.
• Review variation orders, payment applications and change requests.
• Support tender documents and tender analysis.
• Prepare monthly progress reports, dashboards and client presentations.
• Maintain project records and document control logs; support handover activities.
• Learn Savills' PM processes and work toward a professional qualification with company support.

Skills

English communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD/Bluebeam

Job description

The Role

Savills Building & Projects Consultancy provides project management, cost management and development advisory services across residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use and infrastructure projects. This graduate role is for a recent graduate who wants to build a career in project management within the built environment. You will work alongside experienced project managers, learn the full project lifecycle from inception to handover, and take on increasing responsibility as you develop towards a Project Manager role. This is a Dubai based role and the office working hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery Support

• Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of assigned projects through design, procurement, construction and handover
• Help track project programmes and milestones, and raise potential delays or risks with the team
• Attend design, progress and coordination meetings, and prepare and circulate minutes and action trackers
• Take part in site visits and help prepare site inspection reports, covering progress, quality and health and safety observations

Design and Technical Coordination

• Help coordinate information between the client, consultants, contractors and authorities
• Assist in reviewing design submissions, drawings and specifications against the project brief
• Help track approvals with relevant authorities (e.g. Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, RERA, Civil Defence, DEWA)

Cost and Commercial Support

• Assist in preparing and updating project budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost reports
• Help review variation orders, payment applications and change requests
• Support the preparation of tender documents and tender analysis

Reporting and Documentation

• Help prepare monthly progress reports, dashboards and client presentations
• Maintain accurate project records, including correspondence, RFIs, submittals, risk registers and document control logs
• Support handover activities, including snagging, testing and commissioning, O&M manuals and defects tracking

Learning and Development

• Learn Savills' project management processes, systems and quality procedures through on-the-job training and mentoring
• Work towards a recognised professional qualification (e.g. RICS APC or equivalent) with company support
• Gain exposure to client, consultant and contractor relationships across a range of project types

Quality, Health and Safety

Follow Savills' quality procedures and applicable UAE health, safety and environmental requirements

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or final-year student/recent graduate) in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Basic understanding of construction processes and the project lifecycle
• Working knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel); exposure to MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD or Bluebeam is an advantage
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Good organisational and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Eager to learn
• Professional, reliable and a good team player
• UAE passport & family book

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