Ref: HP331-1460

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Faithful+Gould, is an international Project Management and Cost Consultancy services provider which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the well-renowned larger group, WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Company. As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Faithful+Gould are committed to excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine, innovation, collaboration and best practice. We are active in the Middle East and India for over 10 years with our regional headquarter in Dubai, and offices in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Our Middle East and India presence is complemented by our operations across Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and our 2,000 plus global staff.

We are currently looking for a Senior Consultant to join our team in Dubai, UAE.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Setting-up Primavera Project Management System P6v7 for program management across the planning team with all stakeholders.
• Preparing the master programme for the project.
• Preparing the daily escalation report for project managers.
• Assisting in the consultant selection process for commercial and technical evaluation.
• Assisting in establishing / delivering formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project.
• Reviewing contract documents, suggesting changes for planning and programming aspects and the addition of new clauses if necessary.
• Arranging planning workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors / consultants to close their planning / project control issues.
• Challenge any claims and EOT requests.
• Making recommendations for possible acceleration.
• Developing the document control system and communication flow for the project.
• Reviewing construction programmes received from contractors and analysing them in line with the contractual requirements.
• Ensuring procurement, material and submittal logs are created and maintained.
• Identifying long lead items.
• Preparing weekly progress presentations for the client.
• Ensuring document and information transfer is managed effectively at site level
• Establishing the document coding structure for all documents.
• Establishing the permit approval system.
• Preparing project advice for any site progress / planning concern that may impact site progress.
• Developing weekly and monthly progress report protocols / templates for progress reporting and monitoring progress against it.
• Preparing design programs for projects under design and guideline programs for projects to be started / under-progress.
• Preparing risk assessment and mitigation plans.
• Monitoring design, procurement and construction progress for compliance with contract requirements.

Requirements

Requirements:
• Must have an engineering degree from the relevant field (Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering).
• Must possess 15 years of total experience and experience in ME 4 years preferred
• Strong experience in PCM of major projects in Residential, Commercial, Hospitality and Infrastructure project
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage resource within the local PC team
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• 22 calendar days annual leave;
• Medical and life insurance cover;
• Company gratuity scheme;
• Discretionary bonus scheme;
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

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).

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Senior Consultant salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 19,500

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