We are working with a Western Project Management Consultancy based in UAE who are looking to hire a Contracts Administrator to join the team.
The company:
Western managed PMC with a successful track record spanning 15+ years in the UAE. Project portfolio includes Residential, Hospitality, Retail, Commercial and Education.
Experience required:
- 5 to 7 years of in-depth experience in contract administration with a focus on FIDIC contracts
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field.
- Western educated.
- FIDIC certified; otherwise, substantial experience and thorough knowledge of FIDIC contract administration, terms, and procedures are necessary.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Will be based in the UAE (Dubai)
Salary package – 25-35K AED per month plus flight and medical.
Please contact L.Potter@nsrassociates.com if you are interested in this role and only if you meet the above criteria.
Project Management of a variety of schemes in Residential High Towers, Offices, Hospitality and Commercial sectors.
Duties:
- Provide the required leadership to enable the project team to execute the design services to any assigned project effectively and efficiently and should drive decision – making to the lowest level possible.
- Act as the client’s main contact with the Company and is responsible for maintaining an effective and professional relationship with the client.
- Establish the project’s objectives, coordinate the same with the concept designers and assure goals are met.
- Responsible for defining the roles and responsibilities of different team members for all projects assigned to the incumbent.
- Manage and coordinate the design input of external design team members and sub-consultants.
- Maintain supervision and control over the internal project budgets, float, manage and evaluate sub consultant’s tenders.
- Assist with the business development, assist project fee proposals and participate in the marketing endeavors.
Candidate Requirements:
Minimum 10 years overall experience working for notable Consultancies/Contractors in the GCC.
A proven track record in delivering high-rise projects in the UAE is essential for both design and delivery.
Degree educated in Architecture or any Engineering field.
Degree in Project Management is advantageous.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
Adequate knowledge of FIDIC and other forms of Contracts.
Strong Project Management/Delivery experience coupled with being commercially savvy.
This role would suit an individual with a wide-ranging skill set that prefers to be in a position offering a lot of variety day to day with an exciting, dynamic Client!
If you feel you possess the right attributes and characteristics to fulfill this role please send me your updated Cv to
mona@nsrassociates.com for a further discussion.
We are working with a British Project Management Consultancy, looking to hire a Quantity Surveyor overseeing several projects across France.
There are options for the role to be based out of the UK office (London) or France, depending on Candidates’ location / preference. There are 5 projects located across Paris, Toulouse and St Tropez (High end Restaurants / F&B.)
It’s an exciting role to join an established, yet growing business who have a healthy portfolio of projects internationally.
Requirements for the role:
- Must have proof of right to work in France
- Must speak fluent French and be happy to work in France
- 4-5 years’ experience
- Experience of site presence and capable / happy to be on site
- Can be based in UK if happy to commute to/from France as and when needed
- QS background ideally
- Will have some project management experience at junior level with experience on site,
- Annual Salary £45,000 – 50,000 per annum.
Please get in touch if you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in having a confidential discussion about this role.
L.Potter@nsrassociates.com
We are working with an International Consultancy in KSA on an iconic Giga-Project, they are looking for a Senior Cost Commercial Manager. This person must be Arabic speaking and will be a key member of the Senior Management Team. The location of the project is in Mecca Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the commercial strategy for a large-scale Giga Project in Saudi Arabia.
- Manage a Commercial Team consisting of Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Administrators, Estimators and Cost Managers of various levels.
- Oversee the negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with market dynamics and project goals.
- Manage the financial aspects of the development projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures.
- Drive the development and implementation of risk management strategies to safeguard the organization’s interests.
- Lead the commercial team, providing mentorship, guidance, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and industry standards throughout the development process.
- Actively contribute to the overall business strategy and decision-making processes as a key member of the senior leadership team.
Requirements:
- Proven experience (circa 20+ years) in a senior commercial role and have Middle East experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Must have an MRICS Qualification, member of the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors.
- MUST be ARABIC speaking for this position.
- Must have worked for a Consultancy and have both pre & post contract experience.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
If you would like to apply for this role please send your CV to mona@nsrassociates.com
We are working with an International Consultancy in KSA on an iconic Giga-Project, they are looking for an Associate Director – Commercial. This person must be Arabic speaking and will be a key member of the Senior Management Team. The location of the project is Western Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the commercial strategy for a large-scale Giga Project in Saudi Arabia.
- Manage a Commercial Team consisting of Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Administrators, Estimators and Cost Managers of various levels.
- Oversee the negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with market dynamics and project goals.
- Manage the financial aspects of the development projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures.
- Drive the development and implementation of risk management strategies to safeguard the organization’s interests.
- Lead the commercial team, providing mentorship, guidance, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and industry standards throughout the development process.
- Actively contribute to the overall business strategy and decision-making processes as a key member of the senior leadership team.
Requirements:
- Proven experience (circa 20+ years) in a senior commercial role and have Middle East experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Must have an MRICS Qualification, member of the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors.
- MUST be ARABIC speaking for this position.
- Must have worked for a Consultancy and have both pre & post contract experience.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
If you would like to apply for this role please send your CV to mona@nsrassociates.com
We are working with a Western Consultancy business based in the UAE who specialize in Project and Cost Management across Hospitality, Leisure, Entertainment, Commercial and Retail sectors. They are looking for a strong Managing QS to be based in Kerala, India and to head up a team there, whilst overseeing UAE projects remotely.
This person will lead by example and set out to increase quality and drive productivity of the Kerala office.
Experience Required (Non negotiable);
- 8-10 years of UAE experience working for Consultancies.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying.
- MRICS
- Pre-Contract experience.
- Experience working on BUILD projects; Hospitality, residential, culture, entertainment, education, retail, commercial, health care
- Previous experience leading a large team of circa 10-15 people.
This role is based in India but comes with a ‘UAE salary’ – Equivalent to 30-40k AED per month.
The role requires visits to Dubai roughly once per month to attend meetings
Please contact L.Potter@nsrassociates.com with your CV if you meet the criteria for this.
We are working with a Western Project Management / Cost Consultancy who have just secured several new, large projects in Dubai.
Among these include a new build 500m AED School project, a new build High Rise Tower and a Luxury Hotel Refurb.
With the new projects come new requirements! They are looking to hire the below positions, all UAE based;
- SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – 40-50k AED
- ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER – 25-35k AED
- SENIOR QS – 25-35k AED
- ASSISTANT QS – 15-20k AED
For each of the above roles they are looking for strong candidates who have some PMC experience, ideally working for reputable consultancies in the UAE.
The candidates will also have the following skills / experience;
- Degree in relevant field (Civil Engineering / Project Management / Quantity Surveying.)
- A strong work ethic
- Be client facing / professional
- Solid track record / good stints with previous employers
If you are interested in applying for these positions please get in touch by sending me your CV to L.Potter@nsrassociates.com
We are working with a Developer on a Giga Project in a remote area of Western KSA. They are currently looking to hire an experienced Senior Planning Manager.
This person must be a Saudi National.
The role / responsibilities:
- Managing resourcing, growing, and developing the planning team as and when required.
- Managing a team of professionals delivering planning/schedule management services and responsible for staff development.
- Supporting senior management in deal negotiations, contract development, due diligence, and other business development or alliance development projects.
- Collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders, building trusting and respectful relationships.
- Managing the application of specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques, and tools including the latest software such as Primavera P6 or others .
- Working knowledge of planning/scheduling, EVM, and project control methodologies.
- Advising on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
- Manage planning/scheduling delivery of medium/high complexity projects/programs.
- Being able to play a key role in multidisciplinary teams and take a lead role in creating plans or analyzing trends using numerical and statistical techniques.
- Setting up effective planning/schedule management systems and procedures.
- Establish scheduling, reporting procedures, tools, templates, instructions etc. to standardize the work across the program.
- Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to a wide range of audiences in our industry.
Experience required:
- 10+ years’ experience in the construction industry. Working for a Developer or Consultancy preferred.
- Possess a degree in Construction Management and / or Civil Engineering and hold a membership/chartership from a construction related professional body.
- Knowledge of construction technology (on-site experience).
- Ability to manage multiple work packages in parallel.
- Ability to maintain proper records and tracking.
- Ability to Make schedule improvement recommendations.
- Ability to interrogate/Challenge programs and critical paths and its logic
- Good verbal and written communication.
Please send your CV to L.POTTER@NSRASSOCIATES.COM if you are interested in applying for this role.
We are working with a Developer in KSA on an iconic Giga-Project, who are looking for a Commercial Director. This person must be a Saudi National and will be a key member of the Senior Management Team. The location of the project is remote, therefore the chosen candidate must be willing and able to work singe status close to site.
The Role / Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the commercial strategy for a large-scale Giga Project in Saudi Arabia.
- Manage a Commercial Team consisting of Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Administrators, Estimators and Cost Managers of various levels.
- Oversee the negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with market dynamics and project goals.
- Manage the financial aspects of the development projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures.
- Drive the development and implementation of risk management strategies to safeguard the organization’s interests.
- Lead the commercial team, providing mentorship, guidance, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and industry standards throughout the development process.
- Actively contribute to the overall business strategy and decision-making processes as a key member of the senior leadership team.
Requirements:
- Proven experience (circa 10+ years) in a senior commercial role in the Saudi Arabian market.
- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or finance related field; advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus.
- MUST be Saudi Arabian nationality for this position. Non-negotiable.
- Must have worked for a Developer or Consultancy and have both pre & post contract experience.
- Exceptional financial acumen, with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data to drive strategic decision-making.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Benefits / Salary:
In addition to a very competitive monthly take-home package of between 60-80,000 SAR per month (depending on candidates experience), the company also offer the following benefits;
- Accommodation provided by the company.
- Transport provided by the company.
- 15% Project allowance monthly
- Relocation allowance
- Shipping allowance
- Weekly flights to Riyadh / Jeddah paid for by the company.
If you would like to apply for this role please send your CV to L.Potter@nsrassociates.com
The Role
We are working with a Project Management Consultancy who are looking to recruit a Senior PM, for a GIGA project in Western Saudi Arabia.
This is an iconic project where they are managing several large packages of work, offering full PMC services.
The Candidate
Will have the following experience…
- 15+ years total experience
- 8+ years experience working for a PMC
- Middle East experience ideally
- Track record of delivering large build projects
- Will be willing to work single status, due to the location of the project.
The Organisation
This organization has a healthy portfolio of iconic projects across the GCC. They are involved with the majority of the KSA GIGA projects in some capacity and continue to grow in the region.
Renumeration / Benefits
This role offers a very competitive package of circa 50-55,000 SAR per month + Accommodation provided + flights and medical.
There is also a discretionary bonus (performance related paid annually.)
If you’re interested in having a confidential discussion RE the above please email your CV to L.Potter@nsrassociates.com
