Translator ( Saudi National)

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Translator to provide technical and legal translation for a major project in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Study source text to understand the meaning and convert it into Arabic/English to convey the original meaning, spirit and feeling
• Translating documentation, exchange letters and reports from English to Arabic and vice-versa
• Ensure consistency of translation within documents and help efficiency
• Proofreading and editing final translated versions
• Consult with subject matter experts and other colleagues in order to understand specialised concepts and translate them appropriately
• Adheres to industry quality standards to ensure that all completed work follows legal and ethical obligations
   

Requirements

• Previous experience of at least 3 - 4 years
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Professional proficiency in English is a must
• Discretion and honesty as core values
• Strong willed and professional conduct
• Good organisational skills
• Good time management skills

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Preferably diploma qualified
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office software
• Strong communication skills in both English and Arabic

Desirable

• Previous experience in consultancy / construction firm advantageous

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

• Excellent inter-personal & communication skills
• Conduct themselves professionally at all times and work seamlessly with one’s colleagues
• Good time management skills
• Able to act on own initiative and operate in a proactive way

Salary & Benefits

• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme

SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

Atkins has been established in the Gulf for over 40 years, having first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. The regional head office (Dubai) was established in 1979. In July 2017, Atkins was acquired by SNC Lavalin and so it is now part of larger global group that can support the full range of project delivery, from inception to construction and final operation.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.