Change Manager

Job description / Role

Faithful+Gould is a construction consultancy and member of the WS Atkins group of companies. As one of the world’s leading total solutions providers for the built environment, Faithful+Gould has been providing a versatile blend of construction, program, cost and project management to private companies and the public sector for more than 60 years.

We are currently looking for an experienced Change Manager (Civils) to join our team currently working on King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting, high profile project in Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

Experience/Capability Requirement

25 years experience in a senior commercial role preferably with a contractor with an emphasis on change (variations) management.
Several years experience of working in the Middle East with major airport experience a preference.
F+G Grade 14
BSc + MRICS or similar
Experience of preparing, managing and finalising accounts with major and extensive changes.
Experience of preparation and defence of major submissions for both time and cost with differing methods of analysis.
Experience in senior role managing and working with a team of commercial and planning staff.
Ability to deal directly with client.
Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.
Experience of managing and finalising variation accounts for a major contractor.
Experience of handling major subcontracts.
Experience/involvement with variations in both defending subcontractor claims and prosecuting claims against the client.
Ability to identify changes and develop strategies.
Written work to be of the highest standard.
Extensive contractual knowledge and adaptability to differing conditions.

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).