We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our management team at our Dubai Head Office based 15 minutes from Dubai Marina. Position focuses on overseeing the Standard Operating Procedures and Management Systems to ensure the highest standards of excellence.
From bid to handover the same polices , standards and procedures. You will manage and own internal processes. You will make department heads accountable , you will work with them , up-skill and ensure that when AUDITED everything is done right first time.
We see this person coming from a Quality Assurance or Operational background.
This person will have a fundamental understanding of what it takes to successfully operate on site.
You will understand the policies, politics and execution process to build and keep clients happy.
How will you develop, change and update the Quality Management System. You will form relationships internally with key departments from Safety, Quality, Commercial, Technical, Operations, Human Resources & Accounts.
Client
- 60 years trading
- Strong local links
- Treat the supply chain fairly and pay on time
- Seen as the go to by many international Joint Venture Main Contractors
- Full in-house design and build capability
- Joinery, temporary works, mep, dry lining, facades and fit out they have a vast direct delivery capability
- 15 Year relationship with NSR Associates
- Super employee retention rate
Requested
- Degree Educated – civil engineering but will make exception if someone has the right experience in a similar position
- Clear understanding of working within TIER 1 or 2 Main contractor’s
- 15 Years + Experience post grad
- PRIOR Mena experience
- You will understand change, people management, politics and that projects don’t always go to plan
- High emotional intelligence, soft skills and all round communication
- Able to start employment before the 10th of February LATEST
Interested to hear more send a word formatted CV to TIM on : t.clark@nsrassociates.com with full contact details. A member of the team will connect to coordinate a confidential discussion.
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager based in the Toronto Region of Canada.
Do you have a passion for making money on site that wants to be Commercial Director in 3 Years ? If so this could be for you!
Global Business has live Projects in 14 Countries. They are led by clients and offer a non aggressive yet customer focused solution. Track record on $50-300 Million Buildings across Data , Pharma, Food & Retail Divisions.
Best described as dynamic and profitable in what they do!
3 projects are a $40 Million Cold Store Facility, $70 Million Industrial Facility & $200 Million Data Center at PSA stages
Commercial Responsibilities
- Cost Value Reports
- Tender Analysis
- Letting of sub-contracts
- Contract administration of the sub-contracts
- Managing forecasts, cash flow & payment certifications
- Take offs & Bills of Quantities
- Closing Final Accounts
- Spotting opportunities to tender and maximize margin
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying Desired but not essential if you have relevant Construction Background
- Minimum of 6-8 Years in a similar post
- Excellent communication, presentation & negotiation skills
- Computer literate with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel.
- Must have current Canadian Residency and be based in the Toronto Region
- Able to start employment before February- March 2025
Package for the right candidate:
- Basic Salary Budget Listed
- Vehicle allowance or Company Car
- Health Insurance & Life Insurance
- Annual Bonus
If you are interested in a confidential chat with the team please share a word formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will connect
The Chief Operating Officer for this M/Contractor is seeking to appoint a sharp Planning Manager to be based in the Head office. This person will be involved in pre-construction & tender planning, managing the planning team and responsible for setting up an EVM System for the group.
This business is currently live in 8 Different countries and looking at heading past the £1 Billion mark in the next 24 Months
Would you describe yourself as a Planning Manager / Director that is able to see the bigger picture? Yes you will be able to manage a team, present to clients, pull programs & tenders apart from first principles and clearly see through reported versus actual.
The program may say you are 68% of the way through the program but where are the costs and progress. You will be setting up a Earned Value Management system that is a tool to be set up and utilized by the senior management. You will see the risks and challenges before it is too late. This role is about being proactive opposed to reactive.
Our client wants a planner that’s done the hard yards on site in a site engineering capacity before heading into project planning and working their way up the ladder.
A small project could be £20 Million and a large would be £200 Million. You will have the drive and attitude to get into the detail, the added value in this role is about being hands on .We want to be very open from the off as this client are fast paced and expect a lot but reward very well.
This is a business that is growing so there are some fantastic opportunities to be well rewarded and experience the industry across the world. In this role you will impact actual change and you will certainly have a voice. You will NOT be a number lost within a PLC.
Client
- Privately owned business
- Excellent cash position
- 20Years + In Business
- Track record on Data Centers, Industrial, Pharmaceutical & Food Sectors
- Incredibly entrepreneurial as a business
We want someone that sees beyond the baseline and sees risk & issues before they occur. This person will understand how to work with a client to ensure that all obstacles are removed to ensure that progress and profitability occurs for both client and contractor.
Following is 100% crucial for NSR Associates & the client
- Clear strength in stakeholder management & communication
- Analytical and methodical approach to work
- Sound Technical & Engineering background for Main Contractors
- Commercially and contractually astute
- Personality to win over people & build long term relationships
- Able to manage a sizeable team and grow it when needed
- P6 – Primavera – strong working knowledge
Criteria
- Planning Manager / Lead for Main Contractors?
- Solid career history & references available upon request
- Happy to be based in the Head office and within 40 Minutes daily commute of Uxbridge – West London
This person will be able to start employment before the 1st of February latest. If you are intrigued to find out more please send a word formatted CV to TIM : t.clark@nsrassociates.com and one of the team will connect with you to coordinate a confidential chat about this and your next career move.
Data Center Project in central Dubai
Head of Planning is seeking a Senior Planner to sit on site and lead this program as the No1 / Senior Planning Engineer / Lead Planner.
You will work alongside the Senior Project Manager with a dotted line into the Head of Planning in Dubai.
Project is a collaboration between a Highly Established International Buildings Main Contractor & Major MEP Sub-Contractor
Project
- Data Center – Central – 25 Minutes drive Maximum from Dubai Marina
- Construction program is 18 Months on site
- 11 Megawatt
Great chance to work alongside a highly successful and seasoned Western Expat with 15 Years success in the UAE. If you have the raw ingredients and drive this project will shine on your CV. As we all know the Technology and Data Center market is the area that is thriving across the Globe at present.
Client
- Client has been operating in the UAE for 17 Years
- Business was set up 29 Years ago and have a strong foothold across the Data Market in the Middle East , UK & Europe
- Genuine Tier 1 Main Contractor
- Role offers family stability and local Dubai Work
Are you a Senior Planner based in Dubai looking to join a Tier 1 and kick start your career on the right path ?
Following is essential
- Analytical and methodical approach to work
- Sounds Technical & Engineering background
- Capable to communicate clearly
- Degree Educated – Civil Engineering – If a strong CV with a different background but a track record in the UAE the client maybe open
Following criteria
- 5 Years UAE experience
- Track record for Buildings Main Contractors in the UAE ?
- P6 / Primavera software experience
- Can you have meaningful conversations and communicate clearly
This person will be able to start employment before the 1st of February 2025
If you are intrigued to find out more please send a word formatted CV to: t.clark@nsrassociates.com and one of the team will connect with you.
Reporting to the Commercial Director you will be sat across 6 Live Projects totaling circa 350 Million SAR ( Circa *£75 Million). You will have 3 Managing Quantity Surveyors reporting directly to you with each surveyor taking 2 Live projects.
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You will be handling a range of tasks from CVR’s, claims management, EOT’s , appointing sub-contractors and liaising with external consultants and clients.
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Can you get into the detail, manage people and handle difficult conversations with clients ensuring that they take your next call and that a relationship in maintained.
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This client are open to hiring an ambitious Managing Surveyor or Commercial Manager that wants to strive towards Commercial Directorship.
LIVE Projects – Riyadh
- Commercial Office Fit Out
- Extension to a Industrial & Manufacturing facility
- New Build Education Facility for a leading Educator
- Refurbishment of F&B facilities on a 5 * Hotel
Main Contractor
- 50 Years + successful trading
- Reporting into the South African Commercial Director
- 5 1/2 Working week
- Role is based full time in Riyadh with occasional travel to meet business needs in the region
- In-depth working knowledge of FIDIC / NEC & JCT – Possess a broad contract knowledge and awareness
- 10 Years experience as a Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager handling projects
- TIER 1 & 2 Buildings Main Contractor experience across New Build, Refurbishment & Fit Out Works
- Degree Educated BSc Quantity Surveying only – Western University
- CV must show stability and loyalty as the client won’t entertain 7 Job moves in 10 Years
- Understand its a 5 1/2 day working week
- Client looking to this person to start before the 21st of January absolute LATEST
Benefits :
- Budget Listed
- Flights
- Visas
- Medical & Life
- Bonus related to performance
If you are interested in a change and ready to take an exciting career move to RIYADH . Please share a WORD formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com and clearly list the 3 reasons why this job suits you.
Please note if you don’t follow the clear instruction you will be rejected from the process as an eye for detail in this post is critical.
Main Contracting Client (BUILD) wants a Planning Manager / Lead Planner that is able to see the bigger picture, manage client, consultant and report the honest facts and reality of the progress and program.
We want someone that sees beyond the baseline and see risk before it’s an issue. This person will understand how to work with a client to ensure that all obstacles are removed to ensure that progress and profitability occurs for both client and contractor.
The Client
- 45 Years + In Business
- Western Management Team
- Often approached as the Joint Venture Partner of choice
- Track record on Airports, Hospitals, High Rise & Shopping Malls
The Project
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3 Towers
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UAE Developer
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28 Month Program on site
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Based 15 Minutes Drive from DIFC
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Value BETWEEN 700-1 Billion AED
Following is 100% crucial for this employer:
- Communication skills ( Forget the sir/madam approach )
- Analytical and methodical approach to work
- Sound Technical & Engineering background
- Commercial awareness of the program and profitability
- Able to manage a small team in a hands on manner . No ego’ or over delegating needed!
Do you have a track record on High Rise Towers in the UAE be that Commercial, Residential or Hotels? You will know clients, consultants and have a track record working on relevant HIGH -RISE projects in the UAE.
Do you match the following criteria
- Do you have a track record of Planning for Main Contractors?
- P6 / Primavera experience
- Can you hold your own and have meaningful conversations with Client , RE & Project Directors & Operations Managers onsite.
- Candidates must have UAE EXPERIENCE for Tier 1 & 2 Building Main Contractors
This person will be able to start employment before the 10TH of FEBRUARY 2025
If you are intrigued to find out more please send a word formatted CV to: t.clark@nsrassociates.com and one of the team will connect with you to coordinate a confidential chat about this and your next career move.
We are looking for a rounded Design Manager that can work closely with the Pre-Construction & Project Teams. This Design Manager will be joining a dynamic and ambitious Main Contractor that are ever growing. Their fast paced nature, means they are stealing a march in the Industrial sector.
Do you have Pre & Post contract experience? Have you lead a Design process at Pre-Construction/Bid Stage as well as at execution delivery stage on site?
Are you able to see the risks & design clashes then able to come up with solutions when required? Do you have the ability to think outside the box, when working with the supply chain and client to make projects a success for all parties.
This opportunity is to be based mainly on site, with sometime spent at HQ outside Maidstone. Are you someone that likes to help collaborate with internal teams as well as having a positive impact on external parties? Making sure that design quality and all due diligence is compliant to manage project budgets and timelines.
Personal attributes for successful applications
- Can you keep you calm and work methodically under pressure
- Do you see the Design & Technical angles also the challenges before we hit an issue and this delays the build process
- Are you driven to get ahead in your career and no afraid of hard work
- Enjoy working within a team
- The client will NOT entertain hybrid working as this goes against the company ethos & culture
Do you have the following experience
- Main or Sub Contractor experience in a Design Manager or Design Coordinator Capacity
- Design & Build Experience
- Strong communication skills
- Construction Background relevant to the role be that Degree on HNC
- You will have the technical understanding to read drawings, review programs manage design issues and potential clashes
- Exposure to BIM is desirable but not essential
Interested to learn more then send a CV to b.walker@nsrassociates.com
Leading International Main Contractor – 50 Years in the Region. Project Location is 20 Minutes’ drive from Dubai Airport & 15 Minutes Drive Dubai Mall
Project has come through a long term relationship of past projects and lessons learnt on major projects for both the developer and main contractor.
This has led to a collaborative approach and meant that the tender has been handled at ECI. This project will be a landmark project and will set records not only in the UAE but across the Globe.
Overview on some of the project stats :
- Contract Value will be 4 Billion AED ++
- Bespoke FIDIC Contract
- 150,000 Sq Meters + of premium retail space plus Hotel, Leisure & F&B facilities
- 200,000 Sq Meters + of multi storey car parking
- 10,000 plus workforce on site at its peak
- 48 Months on site
- 10,000 Tons of Steel
With the scale, complexity and scope on site this client is seeking to engage a been there, seen it and done it Project Director.
Ideally you will have delivered a Major Shopping Mall in the Middle East region for a Tier 1 International Main Contractor.
You will have the lessons learnt on site from such a major project to ensure that you protect not only the program and your team but the interest of all parties.
You will have past experiences to lean into helping you to gain success on site.
You will form close working relationships with the supply chain, your team and all key stakeholders.
Following is DESIRED for a successful application
- Experience delivering a 2 Billion AED + Project for the Main contractor
- 20 Years Post graduate experience
- Degree qualified and chartered is desired
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – can you lead , develop , mentor and motivate
- Strong awareness of the clients, consultants and supply chain in the UAE
- You will understand the design changes, people management , politics and program issues that come on a major project.
- CV that shows loyalty and long term success of finishing projects
- Able to start before the 1st of March 2025 Latest
- A proper Introduction to Tim when you e-mail please
If you’re interested to hear more please send a word formatted CV to TIM on : t.clark@nsrassociates.com with full contact details. A member of the team will connect to schedule a confidential call to understand why this role is a fit for you.
Are you a Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer based in Riyadh with a wealth of experience for Main Contractors handling Fit-Out & New Build projects across Residential, Commercial , Hospitality & Education?
Projects
- New Build
- MEP
- Refurbishment & Fit Out
Across a range of sectors. At present they have 8 Live projects in Central Riyadh and expecting a 27% uplift in project awards in the next 4 months
Client
- 20+ Years success trading across the GCC
- Live Projects across the Kingdom
- Projects range from 95-550 Million SAR
- Strong links to government departments, developers & key private entities
- Seen as the go to by many Joint Venture Partners
- Pride themselves on integrity, delivery and long term relationships
Role
- Based In the Riyadh Head Office near KAFD
- Heading up a department
- Managing both pre-construction & post contract awards
- Handling a range of vendors from Materials, Sub-contract & other
- Develop the long and short term strategy
- Manage, Track and review performance and supplier capabilities
Critical Factors
- Must speak fluent English & Arabic
- 10 + Years Post Graduate experience but no more than 30 Years
- You must be based in Riyadh with a strong local awareness and knowledge of the supply chain
- Held a relevant Buying / Procurement role for a MAIN Contractor
- Happy working a 5 1/2 -6 Day working week dependent upon workload
- Comfortable with the salary & benefits offer
Share a CV IN WORD format (English Please) and make it clear in the introduction e-mail to TIM on why you wish to apply for this role.
E-Mail : t.clark@nsrassociates.com
Please note if you don’t apply correctly this will mean the CV is not shortlisted as an eye for detail
Reporting to the Commercial Director sat in Riyadh – Head Office.
As Contracts Administrator sat in the Head Office handling all manner of correspondences and contracts administration duties.
Handling a range of tasks from letting of sub-contracts, contract administration, claims management, EOT’s and liaising with clients.
Client
- 50 Years + successful trading
- Reporting into the South African Commercial Director
- 5 1/2 Working week
- Role is based full time in Riyadh with occasional travel to meet business needs in the region
- In-depth working knowledge of FIDIC / NEC & JCT – Possess a broad contract knowledge
- 15 Years experience as a Managing Surveyor / Commercial Manager handling projects
- TIER 1 & 2 Buildings Main Contractor experience across the Build Sector
- Degree Educated BSc Quantity Surveying only – Western University
- CV must show stability and loyalty as the client won’t entertain 7 Job moves in 10 Years
- Understand its a 5 1/2 day working week
- Client looking to this person to start before the 10th of January absolute LATEST
Benefits :
- Budget Listed
- Flights
- Visas
- Medical & Life
- Bonus related to performance
If you are interested in a change and ready to take an exciting career move to RIYADH . Please share a WORD formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com and clearly list the 3 reasons why this job suits you.
Please note if you don’t follow the clear instruction you will be rejected from the process as an eye for detail in this post is critical.
