insights Why the Middle East Could be the Next Destination for Your Project Manager Career
If you’re looking for the next step in your career as a project manager, then the Middle East may hold the key to your professional goals. Today The Gulf Cooperation Council countries have become a hub for high-class professionals arriving from all over the world.
Thanks to rapid developments, top-tier companies operating in the region, and salaries tending to be higher than in other countries, the Middle East is an attractive destination for your project manager career. Here, we delve into what exactly the Middle East, and AtkinsRéalis in particular, can offer a highly qualified project manager specialist.
A Plethora of Ambitious Projects
With mega-projects such as Riyadh Metro, Six Flags Qiddiya, Neom, and others, the Middle East is overflowing with job opportunities in engineering, project management, and construction. Saudi Arabia alone, is planning to invest $160 billion in its ambitious Vision 2030 development program. The supply of skilled homegrown professionals will need to be supplemented to accomplish the country’s development scheme goals. Therefore, foreign labor is in high demand across the region.
The majority of these large-scale projects are envisioned to be implemented in the next 10 years with more plans being in the pipeline. So, if you’re looking for a long commitment and a chance to join a team that shapes the future of Saudi Arabia, project management jobs at AtkinsRéalis are worthy of consideration.
Appealing Employee Benefits
As engineering and construction companies are vying for talent, you may discover numerous perks and remuneration designed to win you over. These benefits may include a paid annual leave, paternal and maternity leave, health insurance, company-paid round trips to your home country, opportunities for ongoing training and further education, housing allowances, and more.
In addition, with the high demand for skilled labor and a shortage of local professionals, salaries have increased in recent years to attract the best talent. If your plan is to prosper financially, not compromise your work-life balance, then the Middle East is an ideal destination for you.
Atkins, a member of the AtkinsRéalis Group, is committed to delivering the best engineering, procurement, and management talents when it comes to accomplishing landscape-changing projects in the Middle East.
Tax Paradise
As opposed to a range of regions across the globe, the economic model of the Gulf States does not rely on taxes as one of the major sources of income. While almost 40% of the gross domestic product of the western states is accounted for by taxes, Middle Eastern countries have other means of generating income . This means that they can afford low tax rates and even the absence thereof. Saudi Arabia, for example, has no individual income taxes if your income comes from employment in the country.
The situation is virtually replicated throughout the region; income taxes for foreign employees are either 0% or considerably lower than the majority of countries. This means that if you take the opportunity to work in the Middle East as a project manager, you can maxmise your earnings better than in most regions.
An unmatched working environment
The Middle East is making great strides in its efforts towards a more inclusive and diverse community, and today, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and others benefit from a unique blend of traditional values and a high standard of living. Clean and safe streets, comfortable living conditions, a plethora of urban projects of various magnitudes, and developed infrastructure are present in abundance and you can expect all of this and more when choosing the Gulf countries in pursuit of career opportunities.
Project Manager Job Opportunities in the Middle East with AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is the driving force behind man-made changes that reshape our planet. Due to numerous innovative projects around the globe and in Middle East countries, you have exciting opportunities to realise your potential in project manager engineering.
Hone your skill in a high-performance and multi-cultural environment with AtkinsRéalis , a leading expert in engineering, procurement, and construction. Apply for project manager jobs today and secure a bright future for your career.
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