ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years post qualification experience in a relevant capacity.
- Strong contractual and financial knowledge.
- Previous experience of FIDIC Contracts.
Responsibilities
- Manage cost and commercial aspects of projects.
- Review and evaluate contracts and sub-contracts.
- Prepare financial models and pricing proposals.
Skills
Education
Job description
AtkinsRalis are looking for a Associate Director in Abu Dhabi UAE.
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911 AtkinsRalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting advisory & environmental services intelligent networks & cybersecurity design & engineering procurement project & construction management operations & maintenance decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.
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- In-depth knowledge and experience in cost and commercial management of projects at both pre contract tender/procurement and post contract stages.
- Middle East construction market experience in last 5 years preferable.
- Middle East construction experience added benefit delivery experience in KSA would be a differentiator.
- Good common law contract commercial and fiduciary understanding minimum 15 years post qualification experience.
- Excellent written English for preparation of contracts task orders contract letters notices and communications.
- Good negotiation skills to agree contracts with clients contractors and sub‑contractors.
- Previous experience in government departments/ client-side and or contractor roles.
- Large company project financial control systems use and understanding.
- Large company internal governance procedures will be an added factor.
- Good attention to detail and ability to review invoices and contracts prior to issue.
- Degree in relevant discipline (quantity surveying).
- MRICS qualification mandatory
- Strong communication skills client interaction experience
- Ideally background in building‑related sectors
- Knowledge of KSA common/ government/ contract law.
- Must have experience in Infra/ Residential/ Mixed use projects
- Knowledge of PMIS systems.
- Contract interpretation and advice/ action.
- Client and stakeholder management.
- Executive level reporting.
- Internal project and financial management.
- Internal governance management.
- Resource management.
- Managing and assisting technical teams to prepare task orders/ work packages.
- Desirable Internal Accounting Experience;
- Maintaining rolling revenue cost margin and headcount forecasts.
- Reporting on project performance.
- Leveraging project commercial performance revenues and costs.
- Ensure time charge hours properly captured and invoiced on time.
- Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management from recognised University or Bachelor of Laws.
- Must have previous experience of FIDIC Contracts.
- Strong contractual commercial and financial knowledge.
- Minimum 15 years pre and/ or post‑contract relevant capacity in cost and commercial management.
- Must have consultant and/ or client background for minimum of 10 years.
- Must have minimum of 4 years Middle East experience preferred.
- Project management acumen.
- Good communication skills.
- At ease with Client presentations/ reports.
- Team player team leader
- Contracts and sub‑contracts- preparation review and evaluation
- Knowledge of the design process in the project lifecycle
- Knowledge of the site operations process
- Contract and commercial correspondence
- Preparation of financial models and pricing proposals
- Understanding and experience of project planning programme and delay claim preparation and evaluation
- Management of variations and claims processes claims preparation
- Senior level commercial experience on at least one major design and construct project
- Negotiation skills
- Risk management process and practice
- Excellent ability to develop successful client relationships
- Tax‑free salary
- Life insurance coverage
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
- Paid Annual leave
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus program
- Annual flight contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Transportation & housing allowances
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care as well as personal health fitness and nutrition consulting
Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.
AtkinsRalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender marital status age race ethnic origin religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
- Ensuring that all existing employees potential employees colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.
No
Full‑time
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