Rewards and benefits in the Middle East
Benefits of working in the Middle East
When you take your first steps on to the career ladder with AtkinsRéalis in the Middle East you can be assured that you’ll be investing your time and talent in a company that values the contribution you make to our success. For that reason, we provide our graduates with a range of benefits and a world of possibilities to explore. The Middle East is rich with career-enhancing job opportunities that will set you up for a lifetime of success.
You’ll be encouraged to make the most of the opportunities that arise when you work for one of the world’s leading design, engineering and project management consultancies committed to sustainability in the Middle East. As well as helping to solve complex and high-profile infrastructure challenges, you’ll have access to:
- Professional support through an allocated mentor and line manager, quarterly and annual reviews, graduate induction and development event, technical and non-technical training, induction to our Bangalore Global Design Centre, knowledge sharing sessions, graduate representatives, discussion groups, graduate debates
- Bi-annual performance reviews
- Quarterly reviews with your mentorStructured development to meet the relevant professional status with an international institution
- Professional institution membership and subscription fees paid.
Financial benefits of Middle Eastern jobs
AtkinsRéalis offers an array of financial rewards you would expect from a leading employer in our region. A major benefit of working in the Middle East includes a competitive tax-free total salary. The Middle East is one of the very few places in the world that do not tax salaries, making it an attractive work destination for professionals looking to fast-track their success. AtkinsRéalis also offers accommodation and transportation allowance to allow for complete transitional ease while assimilating into the region. Other benefits could include:
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin (not provided for GCC Nationals working in their home country)
- 2,500AED, or equivalent, relocation assistance payment in first monthly salary (subject to policy change)
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Gratuity scheme for expatriates (pension scheme for GCC Nationals)
- Medical and life insurance cover
- 22 days’ holiday per annum
Middle Eastern work-life balance
At AtkinsRéalis we know there’s more to your life than work. That is why we also offer benefits that help balance your other commitments. Through our well-being programme, you’ll have access to free, 24-hour-a-day advice from financial, legal and family care specialists as well as access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants. In addition to the benefits that we offer, the Middle East has a plethora of indoor and outdoor leisure activities that can be enjoyed in your time off.
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