Project Manager - 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 seeking for Project Manager - UAE National based in Dubai.

Role Summary

The project manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the overall project. They are responsible for leading and managing projects within the business. Their primary role is to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client requirements.  

The Project Manager works with the Atkins team and Client to establish project objectives, develop project plans, manage project budgets, and oversee project scheduling. They are responsible for managing the project team, ensuring that team members are completing tasks on time and communication is always maintained. 

Other roles also include managing project risk, developing contingency plans and ensuring that health and safety standards are followed in addition to adherence of Atkins’ project management methodology requirements. 

Role Accountabilities

Project Delivery:

• Communicate scope, fee, deliverables, and programme with the team through Project Kick-Offs and regular updates. 

• Management of sub-consultants' agreements and payments (technical management through Design Management function) 

• Ensure that the Project Execution Plan addresses design management requirements, including integration and interface management between Client requirements, sub-consultant design packages. 

• Support the PD in production of the Project Management suite of documents and standard forms. 

• Assist in risk identification and management. 

• Assist PD to identify and manage scope changes, scope extensions. 

• Identify resourcing issues and requirements and coordinate these with the Technical Team Leads. Escalate to PD when/if required. 

• Provide timely external and internal monthly reporting by implementing a planned delivery schedule for routine reporting. 

• Ensure Quality Systems processes are adhered to in the delivery of projects. 

• Undertake debriefs with Client. 

• Assisting in managing the work financially, technically, and contractually 

Financial Management

• Monitor Design Team progress and costs – Highlight where costs are not tracking as planned and coordinate with the Project Technical Leads to mitigate against potential over-runs / underspends. 

• Have a good understanding of Risk and the need to use their commercial acumen. 

• Manage Risks proactively through use of the tools provided and regular team and Client engagement and update Contingency requirements regularly (min. once per design stage). 

• Prepare Invoices for review and sign-off by the Project Director and keep financial registers up to date. 

• Drive the change process and be responsible for compilation of variations. 

Client Management:

• Liaise and interact with the client for the technical delivery components of the project. 

Qualifications:

• UAE National

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• Minimum 5 years of experience

• Certified PMP is preferred.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.