Design Coordinator – Retail Corporate Office
Al Futtaim Group
Dubai, UAE
Ref: HP698-4064
Al Futtaim Group

The Role


The Role


Al-Futtaim's Retail Division holds a stable of world class brands operating in buoyant markets with huge growth prospects. Some of our brands are Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, and IKEA as well as Robinsons with a range of smaller brands selected for their appeal to the markets in which we operate. We currently operate our Retail outlets across the Middle East and in South East Asia.
We have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout the UAE, Egypt and GCC countries. We are in the final stages of outline planning for massive growth and need to prepare for the next phase of this program.  Based in our Dubai Office; we now have an opportunity for an experienced Design Coordinator to support the Design Team. Under the direction of the Design Manager, this role is responsible for the following

* Using content management systems to maintain and update internal data base with regards to Architectural & MEP Design Drawings, Legal Contracts, 3rd Party Drawings & Quotations, Design Specifications and Sample Materials
* Producing Legal Documentation on design specific jobs i.e. Architectural / MEP / 3rd Party Suppliers and Manufacturers
* Maintaining and administrating key 3rd party accounts i.e. quotations / invoice submissions and payments
* Providing General Design Office Support i.e. letter writing, dealing with telephone and e-mail queries, manage diaries and arrange meetings and deal with suppliers and manufacturers

Requirements


Requirements


The successful candidate must display the following skills and experience -Â

* Minimum of 2 years experience working in a design, construction or project management office.
* Proficient in business administration with advanced skills in MS Office.
* Excellent planning and organising skills.
* Proven office management skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing English.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established deadlines.
* Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

About the Company


About the Company


Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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