Graduate Administrator

KEO International; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

Health and wellbeing program

Job summary

KEO International in Dubai is recruiting a UAE-national graduate to join the design project coordination team. You will organize design project files, support scheduling, and assist with client communications and resource coordination.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and up to 2 years of experience, with strong organizational and communication skills. This entry-level role offers exposure to award-winning projects within a global studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any relevant field.
• UAE Nationals Only and 0–2 years experience preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Document control

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Design software basics

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.