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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a seasoned Handover Manager to lead the final delivery phase of major rail infrastructure projects in the UAE. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless transition from construction to operations, maintaining compliance, and achieving client satisfaction.

Your role

Project Handover Planning

  • Develop and implement comprehensive handover strategies aligned with project timelines.
  • Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, and client teams to ensure readiness for handover.


Documentation & Compliance

  • Ensure all project documentation (as-built drawings, warranties, manuals) is complete and compliant.
  • Liaise with legal and regulatory bodies to meet local handover requirements.


Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients during the handover phase.
  • Manage expectations and resolve issues to ensure client satisfaction.

Snagging & Defect Liability

  • Oversee snagging inspections and ensure timely rectification of defects.
  • Monitor defect liability periods and coordinate with contractors for follow-ups


Team Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional teams including engineers, coordinators, and customer service.
  • Mentor junior staff and promote best practices in handover management.
Project & Programme Management

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-139999

Salary range

-

About you

  • Project Handover Planning:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive handover strategies aligned with project timelines.
  • Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, and client teams to ensure readiness for handover.
  • Documentation & Compliance:
  • Ensure all project documentation (as-built drawings, warranties, manuals) is complete and compliant.
  • Liaise with legal and regulatory bodies to meet local handover requirements.
  • Stakeholder Management:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients during the handover phase.
  • Manage expectations and resolve issues to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Snagging & Defect Liability:
  • Oversee snagging inspections and ensure timely rectification of defects.
  • Monitor defect liability periods and coordinate with contractors for follow-ups.
  • Team Leadership:
  • Lead cross-functional teams including engineers, coordinators, and customer service.
  • Mentor junior staff and promote best practices in handover management.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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