Project Manager (Site Supervision)

Job description / Role

My client a leading multidisciplinary consultancy has an urgent requirement for a Project Manager to manage site activities on multiple projects across Abu Dhabi.

Description of the Role:

The ideal candidate should have previous experience in landscape and related infrastructure projects with high level of client relationship management.

This position requires professional ability and inherent motivation. Required to lead a team responsible for managing all technical aspects of the project including technical interfaces with third parties, stakeholder management, programme management, liaising with authorities, integration of works with adjoining projects, excellent skills in presenting and controlling technical matters. Act as a focal point between the team, consultants, and the Client, ensuring the desired project objectives are delivered. Must have adequate knowledge and information about the business and the project to make informed value-add decisions for both the Client and the Company.

The role will include:

- Participate in studying business opportunities including preparing level of efforts estimates and technical methodologies
- Lead and manage projects. This shall include but not limited to the day to day management of project activities, client relationships, resources management and technical input and financial management.
- Ensure best practice in the company's project delivery methods
- Ensure delivery of projects within time and budget. Ensure meeting client expectations to promote continuous business from known clients.
- Manage the project contractually and ensure scope and cost management as per best practices.
- Manage the permitting activity with local authorities. This shall include personal involvement as well as coaching and guiding of others within the company to achieve smooth and quick permitting.
- Identify personnel needs for project requirements in the process of developing project plans, help HR in identifying and interview qualified project team candidates.
- Involve in project onboarding processes and other essential project training needs as well.
- Coach junior project managers and elevate team morale. Provide leadership by building project teams and motivating them to hit project milestones. Building and training project teams to expand their capabilities by establishing best practices, policies, PM methodologies, quality assurance and control, tools, and templates.

- Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering,
- Currently working with one of the International Consultants in UAE
- Professional affiliation.
- 10+ years of relevant experience.

About the Company

Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.

We concentrate on placing professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various high-end advertising mediums.

With a database of 1,000's of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to none service.