Project Controls Support

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a proactive Project Controls Assistant to support the design team in planning and monitoring project performance. This junior role is perfect for those looking to grow their career in project controls, with responsibilities in tracking progress, maintaining reports, and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills. This position offers a tax-free salary and inclusive benefits like comprehensive insurance and flexible work options.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance for dependents

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Ideally 1–2 years of relevant experience in a design, construction, or project delivery environment.
• Keen attention to detail and an interest in data-driven project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in tracking project progress, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist in maintaining and updating project control systems, dashboards, and reports.
• Help prepare progress reports and key performance summaries.
• Coordinate with discipline leads to ensure accurate input of schedule and cost data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Controls Assistant to support the design team in planning, monitoring, and reporting project performance. This junior-level role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in project controls, gaining hands-on experience in supporting multidisciplinary design projects.

Your role

• Support the design team in tracking project progress, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist in maintaining and updating project control systems, dashboards, and reports.
• Collect and validate data related to project performance, costs, and resource usage.
• Help prepare progress reports, charts, and key performance summaries for internal reviews.
• Support project managers with monitoring of key milestones, deliverables, and risk registers.
• Coordinate with discipline leads to ensure accurate input of schedule and cost data.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with project governance standards.
• Assist in identifying variances and supporting corrective action tracking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project control processes and tools.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Ideally 1–2 years of relevant experience (internship or junior role in a design, construction, or project delivery environment).
• Strong analytical, numerical, and organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Keen attention to detail and an interest in data-driven project delivery.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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