Commercial Manager

Job description / Role

As the region's leading provider of architectural and engineering design services to the built environment, Atkins Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine, innovation, imagination and best practice.

We now require a Commercial Manager to provide a central point of contact in the office with respect to all Commercial Risk Management Advice and Guidance to Project and or Bid Managers and overall responsibility for reporting office risk profile to Projects Director

Requirements

Technical Competencies

Essential

Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience within the building and/or design industry -- experience working in a similar role preferable
Minimum 5 years UAE experience preferred
Must have outstanding communication skills in written and spoken English and be capable of representing the company on commercial issues with the client.
Desirable

Good knowledge of legal matters
Must be familiar with FIDIC forms of contracts
Behavioural Competencies

Essential

Ability to relate and interact successfully with a multi-cultural workforce at all levels is essential
Must be able to work both independently with a proactive approach and collaboratively as part of a team.
Should be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

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).