Graduate Administrator

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

KEO is seeking a junior Design Coordinator in the UAE to support design project teams. The role covers organizing files, tracking timelines, and assisting with client communications. You’ll gain exposure to end-to-end design processes within a global practice.

The position offers a collaborative environment with hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional development within our integrated design firm.

Qualifications

• Graduate level to 2 years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage design project files and records with version control.
• Facilitate team communication and schedule meetings.
• Assist in creating project timelines and monitor progress.
• Allocate resources for design projects.
• Arrange travel and coordinate with suppliers.
• Handle administrative tasks and financial documentation.
• Maintain positive client relationships and assist in proposals.
• Review design deliverables for accuracy and consistency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovative design concepts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any relevant field

Job description

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Organize and manage design project files and records, maintain version control and proper naming conventions.
• Facilitate team communication and schedule meetings, distribute project-related information to stakeholders.
• Assist in creating project timelines and monitoring progress, help allocate resources for design projects.
• Arrange travel and coordinate with suppliers, handle administrative tasks and financial documentation.
• Maintain a positive client relationship and assist in proposals.
• Review design deliverables for accuracy and consistency.
• Familiarize with design software and provide basic technical support.
• Assist in organizing design-related events and workshops.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovative design concepts.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include experience from graduate level to 2 years partnered with Bachelors Degree in any relevant field.

Please note that this opportunity is for UAE Nationals Only.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work. We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.