Consultant - UAE National

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management 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 have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities.

We are seaking a Junior Consultant - UAE National to join our expanding Organizational Excellence I Business Consulting team with some experience in Advisory or Consulting firms, who demonstrate a real passion and interest for the built environment. You will have the opportunity to support in the business within multiple sectors (both public and private) across the MEA region.

To be part of our growing Atkins Strategic Advisory team where we help our client’s capital projects environment to deliver their big ambitions across the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in any business development activities including the preparation of bids, pricing and content development

• Work within both traditional and agile project environments with high degree of ambiguity and a track record of high-quality delivery.

• Steer project execution to deliver agreed upon service aligned with client expectations.

• Support the Project Manager in delivering quality deliverables for our clients

• Support in stakeholder engagement and presentations to clients

• Work together with our technical advisors, engineers, planners, commercial consultants to bring integrated offerings to our clients.

What we are looking for:

• Educated to Degree qualified level or equivalent qualification or experience, degree in Business Management or other related fields is preferable.

• Overall experience: 2-4 years’ experience

• Experience in some of the following areas:

  • Target Operating Model development;

  • Current state assessment, benchmarking, gap assessment against best practice;

  • Strategy development (at departmental or organisational level), operational planning, performance management;

  • Mapping customer journey, services, organisational or departmental scope and process framework;

  • Development of departmental roles and responsibilities, job descriptions;

  • Development of competency frameworks, and conducting competency assessments;

  • Development of detailed processes in Visio or ARIS or other BPM tools, standard operating procedures, work instructions improving organisational efficiency;

Technical Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, multi-tasking, presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Basic understanding of Project management

• Ability to analyse data and deliver insightful practical solutions;

• Utilize both qualitative and quantitative analysis to solve business problems;

Behavioural Skills

• Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and commitment to projects while projecting a professional image;

• Ability to innovate and apply experiences to create new value-proposition for clients and drive business development initiatives;

• Ability to act on own initiative and operate in a proactive manner with a positive attitude;

• Function confidently and competently within client environment with positive impact on clients’ perception of Organization Excellence Service Line;

• Show flexibility in tasks and location, and deal well with ambiguity;

• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken English is essential (Emirati national).

Rewards and Benefits

We work in a hybrid working environment, promoting work-life balance and are outcome oriented. We offer an excellent package which includes:

• Competitive salaries

• Paid annual leave

• Life insurance coverage

• Training opportunities

• Growth opportunities within the company

• Company gratuity scheme as per UAE Labour Law

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• 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.