Technical Administrator

Dubai Branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Technical Administrator to support the Managing Director and ensure efficient coordination across teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in a technical administrative or project coordination role. Key responsibilities include organizing meetings, assisting in project planning, and producing technical documentation. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact while working in a collaborative environment in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a technical administrative or project coordination role.
• Prior experience in a consulting or engineering environment is preferred.
• Background in proposal coordination and project planning is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Regional Lead.
• Assist in coordinating internal business activities for the Regional Lead.
• Organize and schedule meetings, prepare agendas and take detailed minutes.
• Support project planning by tracking schedules and deliverables.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The role

The Technical Administrator will play a critical role in supporting communication coordination and administrative functions for the Managing Director of the business. This position will act as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders ensuring seamless coordination and efficient management of tasks. The role requires a highly organized individual with strong communication skills, technical writing capabilities, and an analytical mindset to support project planning, reporting and proposal coordination.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide high‑level administrative support to the Regional Lead: Building & Cities.
• Assist in coordinating internal business activities for the Regional Lead and relevant stakeholders.
• Organize and schedule meetings, prepare agendas and take detailed minutes.
• Support project planning by tracking schedules, deliverables and milestones.
• Assist in the preparation and production of reports, including technical documentation and planning schedules.
• Coordinate proposal development activities ensuring accurate data compilation, formatting and submission.
• Draft, edit and proofread technical reports and documentation.
• Ensure clear and concise communication within the team and with external stakeholders.
• Prepare professional correspondence, presentations and briefing materials as required.

Suitable applicants will have

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in a technical administrative or project coordination role.
• Prior experience in a consulting or engineering environment is preferred.
• Background in proposal coordination and project planning is highly desirable.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

In return SJ Group offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function and currently this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

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