Project Officer jobs in United Arab Emirates

This job is with Turner & Townsend, delivering better outcomes for clients and helping people realize their potential across 110+ offices worldwide. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Project Managers to join our Central and Local Government team in our flagship office in Central London. We are looking for a pro-active, self-motivated problem solver with a logical, structured approach to managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Some experience of contract administration and understanding technical inputs from design/contract teams is helpful. We value collaboration and high standards of delivery, with live projects across London, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Surrey and Kent, and many more in the pipeline.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

• Conduct background research, data collection and benchmarking
• Lead on residential-led or mixed-use projects at the enabling stage (potentially including highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, and managing S106 or S278 obligations)
• Establish effective processes and systems to be used throughout the project
• Monitor and document project progress and other performance indicators
• Track and document changes
• Prepare written project communication materials
• Prepare formal project progress and other reports
• Liaise with client, contractors and designers
• Attend meetings and draft minutes, etc.

• Prepare presentation materials for client pitches
• Input key information into the Turner & Townsend internal database

Essential criteria

• Cognate qualification (construction, real estate, planning, engineering)
• Full-time role with flexible working opportunities and home working
• Ability to travel London/Home Counties/South East
• Strong communication skills (verbal, presentation, written)
• Self-motivated and able to solve problems and think strategically
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including clients, influential parties, contractors and end-users
• CDM/site health and safety knowledge

Desirable

• Engineering qualification and/or background (preferably civil, structural, mechanical/electrical)
• Broad understanding of the development lifecycle (business case, design, consents, procurement, delivery, handover, management)
• Direct experience of on-site construction
• Experience in residential-led or mixed-use projects, preferably at the enabling stage (could include highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, managing S106 or S278 obligations)

We provide a great place to work with opportunities to affect change. We support success in work and life through 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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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