Assistant Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis is looking for an Assistant Project Manager, in UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis  

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

The Role

We are currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager, preferably with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Land Development Type projects. Whilst principally a project management role, the role will also require technical and design management. The appropriate candidate will therefore likely come from a technical background with a degree (and also working experience) in one of master planning, urban design, transport planning, highways, utilities, civil engineering or architecture.

As Assistant Project Manager, you will assist the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with the project and design management of a portfolio of Land Development design schemes, from concept master plan stage, through to infrastructure and public realm detailed design. You will oversee and manage several design teams (including but not limited to master planning, transport planning, landscaping, highways, utilities and specialist subconsultants) across several geographies, face to face and remotely to ensure the collaborative approach results in successful delivery of the scope of works on time and budget.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ working experience with understanding of land development disciplines (master planning, urban design, transport planning, landscaping, highways, utilities, civil engineering)

• Degree in a related field (master planning, urban design, transport planning, landscaping, highways, utilities, civil engineering, architecture, project management, construction management)

• Software – strong knowledge of MS Office and one or more of – MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Infraworks, utilities design software (e.g. StormCAD, SewerCAD, EPANet), InDesign, Illustrator, Rhino, SketchUp

• In-depth understanding of Local Authority Planning, Design, Submission and Approval requirements

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for or assist in some of the following areas and duties in your role:

• Manage multi-functional design teams, including performing reviews to ensure coordinated technical deliverables aligning with scope and quality requirements.

• Produce and maintain project schedules using your planning experience and ability to utilise relevant scheduling software (MS Project, P6)

• Management of Project Initiation and Planning phases, including Project Management Plan, Design Management Plan, Stakeholder Management Plan, creation of WBS, Project Programme and Budget

• Manage the relationships between all project stakeholders to facilitate effective communications and outcomes. Ensure status of stakeholder liaison is recorded and regularly updated

• Risk Management, including utilising and maintaining relevant risk management tools (risk register)

• Financial Management, including invoicing, budget and management and monitoring, Earned Value Management

• Bid Management, including scope, commercial, programme, cost estimation, proposal writing

• Progress Monitoring, including maintaining relevant schedules (project programme, progress trackers), chairing and leading progress meetings, recording and monitoring and following up on actions, taking accurate minutes of meeting

• Ensuring implementation and compliance with Atkins standards and Business Management System.

• Alignment with the Atkins Career Journey – Project Management guidance document and the latest updates in Atkins PM standards

• Mentoring and development of graduates

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a related discipline (master planning, urban design, transport planning, landscaping, highways, utilities, civil engineering)

• Project management qualification (PMI, APM etc) is preferable

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• 22 days annual leave

• Medical and life insurance cover.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

• Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.