Project Manager

Atkins are searching for a Candidate to join our team with experience of managing large-scale multi-disciplinary projects within UAE and the GCC Region. Your role Project Delivery • Communicate scope, fee, deliverables and programme with the team through Project Kick-Offs and regular updates. • Management of sub-consultants' agreements and payments (technical management through Design Management function). • Ensure that the Project Execution Plan addresses design management requirements, including integration and interface management between Client requirements, sub-consultant design packages. • Support the PD in production of the Project Management suite of documents and standard forms. • Assist in risk identification and management. • Assist PD to identify and manage scope changes, scope extensions. • Identify resourcing issues and requirements and coordinate these with the Technical Team Leads. • Escalate to PD when/if required. • Provide timely external and internal monthly reporting by implementing a planned delivery schedule for routine reporting. • Ensure Quality Systems processes are adhered to in the delivery of projects. • Undertake debriefs with Client. • Assisting in managing the work financially, technically and contractually. Financial Management • Monitor Design Team progress and costs – Highlight where costs are not tracking as planned and coordinate with the Project Technical Leads to mitigate against potential over-runs / underspends. • Have a good understanding of Risk and the need to use their commercial acumen. • Manage Risks proactively through use of the tools provided and regular team and Client engagement and update Contingency requirements regularly (min. once per design stage). • Prepare Invoices for review and sign-off by the Project Director and keep financial registers up to date. • Drive the change process and be responsible for compilation of variations. Client Management • Liaise and interact with the client for the technical delivery components of the project. About You • The candidate is to have a minimum of 8 years experience within the Middle East, with at least 4 years in the role of APM or PM. • The selected candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects within the UAE and GCC Region. They will be responsible for leading and managing projects within the business. Their primary role is to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client requirements. • The selected candidate will work with the Atkins team and Client to establish project objectives, develop project plans, manage project budgets, and oversee project scheduling. They will be responsible for managing the project team, ensuring that team members are completing tasks on time and communication is maintained at all times. • Other roles also include managing project risk, developing contingency plans and ensuring that health and safety standards are followed in addition to adherence of Atkins' project management methodology requirements. 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. • Life insurance coverage. • Medical insurance. • Annual leave balance. • Company gratuity scheme. • Discretionary bonus program. • Annual flight contribution. • Transportation & housing allowances. • 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. Find out more. Show more Show less

Minimum 8 years experience within the Middle East, with at least 4 years in the role of APM or PM. Responsible for delivering projects within the UAE and GCC Region, leading and managing projects to ensure on-time delivery, within budget, and meeting client requirements. Experience establishing project objectives, developing project plans, managing project budgets, and overseeing project scheduling, along with managing the project team and ensuring timely communication. Experience in managing project risk, developing contingency plans and ensuring health and safety standards are followed in addition to adherence to project management methodology.

Project Delivery: Communicate scope, fee, deliverables and programme with the team through Project Kick-Offs and regular updates; Manage sub-consultants' agreements and payments; Ensure the Project Execution Plan addresses design management requirements and integration between Client requirements and sub-consultant design packages; Support the PD in production of the Project Management suite of documents and standard forms; Assist in risk identification and management; Assist PD to identify and manage scope changes and extensions; Identify resourcing issues and coordinate with Technical Team Leads; Escalate to PD when required; Provide timely external and internal monthly reporting; Ensure Quality Systems processes are adhered to; Undertake debriefs with Client; Assist in managing the work financially, technically and contractually. Financial Management: Monitor Design Team progress and costs; Understand Risk and use commercial acumen; Manage Risks proactively and update Contingency requirements regularly; Prepare Invoices for review and sign-off; Maintain financial registers; Drive the change process and compile variations. Client Management: Liaise with the client for technical delivery components of the project. About You: 8+ years in the Middle East with at least 4 years in APM/PM roles; deliver projects in UAE and GCC; lead and manage projects, establish objectives, develop plans, manage budgets and scheduling; manage project team and ensure timely communication; manage project risk and ensure HSE and methodology adherence.