Senior Consultant (Strategy & Advisory)
- Consulting & advisory
- Abu Dhabi
About Us
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. There is an increasing demand for strategic advisory services including programme and portfolio management services within the Middle East, to support the development and growth of giga projects and infrastructure projects in real estate, government, utilities (energy, water and waste) and transport (Aviation, Road and Rail) sectors. Our clients in these built environment sectors need real estate strategies not only at the project level, but also at the corporate portfolio and organisational levels.
Position Summary
Our Strategic Advisory team requires a qualified and experienced consultant to join our team in the Middle East. The successful candidate will have proven experiences in Strategy and management consulting services on large-scale international projects and ideally in KSA, UAE and the wider Middle East region. The role will require experience in strategy and management consulting and exposure to sectors such as real estate, Transport, master planning and infrastructure development.
This is an excellent career development opportunity for the right candidate who is looking to progress their career to the next level and in a fast-paced and exciting field of work. You will work collaboratively with a range of development authorities, key stakeholders in Public and private sectors, and business leadership in the residential, commercial and industrial real estate sectors. The right candidate will be based in Riyadh but will be required to work across the broader Middle East.
Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Steer project execution to deliver agreed upon service aligned with client expectations.
Experienced in developing market assessment reports, market research and supporting data analysis
Produce clear, succinct write-ups on the KSA and UAE Markets to be included within corporate research reports and consultancy assignments.
Drive independent workstreams such as financial planning, analysis, process improvement, business and operating model development for client deliverables.
Business case development for projects across different operating models such as Traditional Design Build and Public Private Partnership (PPP). Key tasks include needs assessment, business model development, financial feasibility value for money analysis, Risk assessment and allocation, socio-economic impact assessment and technical feasibility studies.
Lead delivery on client assignments; key tasks include stakeholder management, Prepare client presentations, work products and deliverables.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide integrated service offerings such as master planning and land development with specific focus on digital and net zero elements to drive Business case developments, capital plan developments.
Work within both traditional and agile project environments with high degree of ambiguity and a track record of high-quality delivery.
Leverage data and technology to provide innovative solutions to client’s challenges.
Win Work
Assist service line leadership in identifying business development opportunities with current and potential clients.
Prepare and submit technical and commercial proposals to win work and expand the service line.
Identify opportunities for new and integrated services, bringing the best from our global business and technical domains to our clients in the middle east and beyond.
Practice Building & Development
Contribute to positioning our Consulting and strategic advisory services across the Middle East through thought leadership development and social media presence.
Collaborate on people-related initiatives including recruiting and retaining consulting professionals.
Be a champion for ED&I initiatives.
Qualifications:
MBA is required
Relevant Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Finance, Economics or Business is required.
Relevant experience: 5-9 years.
A combination of experience in strategy and management consulting for built environment, programme and portfolio management, market research, real estate and financial analysis.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and report writing skills in MS Word.
Knowledge of data analytics and data visualisation tools, such as Power BI
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and deliver insightful practical solutions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of presenting detailed subject matter to a variety of stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and clients while developing effective teamwork relationships.
Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic is preferred.
Willing to travel within KSA and the GCC region.
Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.
Able to prioritize and work effectively under pressure.
Flexible, adaptable, and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.
Highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive tax-free salary.
Accommodation allowance.
Transportation allowance.
22 days annual leave.
Medical and life insurance cover.
Company gratuity scheme.
Discretionary bonus scheme.
Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
Employee Assistance Program – 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.
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