Translator - UAE National Only

Turnertownsend; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a detail-oriented Translator in Abu Dhabi, UAE, available only to UAE nationals. The role focuses on accurate translation across Arabic and English, with emphasis on technical, legal, and business materials. You will ensure terminology consistency and cultural relevance for our diverse client base.

You will collaborate with teams, manage multiple projects, and utilize CAT tools to maintain high quality and timely delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic and English with native or near-native proficiency.
• Minimum 3 years of professional translation experience.
• Experience translating business, technical, legal, or specialized documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills for multiple projects.
• Familiarity with UAE business context and local terminology.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents, correspondence, and communications with accuracy.
• Analyze and interpret complex content across technical, legal, and business domains.
• Maintain consistent terminology using glossaries and guidelines.
• Proofread and edit translations for quality and clarity.
• Collaborate with team to resolve ambiguities and translation challenges.
• Manage multiple translation projects with deadlines and quality benchmarks.
• Use CAT tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Localize content for UAE market and cultural relevance.
• Document and track completed translations and project specifications.
• Stay updated on industry terminology and best practices.

Skills

Arabic language

English language

Translation experience

CAT tools

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional Translator to join our organization in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This position is exclusively available to UAE nationals. As a Translator, you will play a crucial role in facilitating clear and accurate communication across multiple languages, ensuring that all translated materials maintain linguistic precision and cultural relevance for our diverse clientele and internal operations.

• Translate documents, correspondence, and communications from source languages into target languages with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Analyze and interpret complex content across various subject matters, including technical, legal, and business documentation
• Maintain consistency in terminology and style across all translation projects using established glossaries and translation guidelines
• Proofread and edit translated materials to ensure quality, clarity, and adherence to organizational standards
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to clarify ambiguous content and resolve translation challenges
• Manage multiple translation projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines and quality benchmarks
• Utilize translation software and Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Adapt content for cultural appropriateness and localization requirements specific to the UAE market
• Document and maintain records of completed translations and project specifications
• Stay current with industry terminology, cultural nuances, and best practices in translation

• Fluency in Arabic and English, with native or near-native proficiency in at least one language
• Minimum 3 years of professional translation experience in a corporate or organizational setting
• Proven expertise in translating business, technical, legal, or specialized documentation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to delivering error-free translations
• Familiarity with UAE business context, cultural norms, and local terminology
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Knowledge of localization principles and cultural adaptation techniques (preferred)
• Subject matter expertise in specific domains such as technical, legal, medical, or financial translation (preferred)

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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