Senior Engineer

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer based in the UAE ready for a new career opportunity?  Tier 1 Buildings Main Contractor that have secured a 3 Billion AED Major Project in Dubai.

Location of the project is 20 Minutes from Dubai Airport & Business Bay so very commutable.  The team are on site now pouring concrete so there is an urgency to get the right caliber individuals in to start before the 1st of September latest.

The Project Director is seeking proven senior engineers that have boots on the ground experience in the UAE for Building Main Contractors.

Looking for characters that have handled large scale concrete pours, foundations, reinforced structures and steel.  Can you work in a team and ensure that targets and deadlines are hit on site?

 

Client & Project

  • Main Contractor
  • Tier 1 Business with good track record
  • Cash Rich & Superb Reputation
  • Long Term Client of NSR – 16 + years
  • 4 Year program on site
  • Iconic project will peak at 16,000 Labour on site

Responsibilities on site

  • Obtain the drawings of the project, assess the material and manpower requirement accurately and work closely alongside the Section Construction Manager to ensure that targets and programs are hit
  • Manage a safe and clean site ensuring that everyone gets home at the end of the day in one piece
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of delays and changes that have occurred and assist the PQS to prepare claims for variations and time extension.
  • Push the highest levels of quality across major earthworks and concrete pours
  • Drive, lead and motivate your team
  • Work with the supply chain to ensure that all issues are removed and that win wins are there for all

 

Before applying 

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Main Contracting industry in the UAE
  • Do you hold large scale building projects from High Rise, Hotels, Commercial & Shopping Malls. Think 1.5 Billion AED + WITH 700 + Labour
  • Degree /Diploma in Civil Engineering – attested by local embassy
  • Able to start employment before the 1st of September latest
  • Strong command of English Communication/Written skills
  • Based in the UAE and able to attend face to face interviews
  • 6 Day week like any major project in the UAE – Project consists of day & night shift
  • Able to provide a pay slip & references upon request by the client or NSR ASSOCIATES

 

If you match the brief please share a word formatted CV to TIM using:   t.clark@nsrassociates.com

Tell us why this role is right or you please? 

Quantity Surveyor – Contractor

Duties:

  • Prepare the Valuation report every month for each project till completion to keep track of all jobs completed (and their costs), prepare and submit the claim to the client / consultant for approval, receive the value certificate for the agreed value and forward the same to accounts for further action.
  • Prepare the payment certificates for sub-contractors once value certificates are received and based on the jobs completed, arrange to pay them in according to terms specified in their contracts.
  • Prepare cost reports clearly indicating the status of processed, received and pending payments, obtain approval from the CM and forward the same to Accounts.
  • Prepare detailed specifications and obtain the estimates of additional cost from the estimates department in case of a variation i.e. a change in approved drawing or any addition to the job in order to obtain approval of the client
  • Prepare final accounts once the job is completed, coordinate with the site engineer to confirm all works are costed, prepare and attach necessary supporting documents, obtain approval of the CM and receive a payment certificate from the client in order to enable the company to collect outstanding amount on due date.
  • Guide and motivate team members to enhance performance and produce quality work.

Qualifications:

  • Ideally a Degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar construction related subject.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the construction industry with ideally 3 years spent in the UAE with a Main Contractor and/or reputable Fit Out  Contractor.
  • This role would suit an up and coming QS who has the attributes to step up into an SQS role in the near future.
  • Solid understanding and experience in implementing procurement strategies and forecast reporting
  • Candidates should be based in Dubai or within a commutable distance
  • Possess strong leadership capabilities with excellent command in English (speaking and writing).
  • Excellent client-relationship skills.
  • Well-presented and professional at work.
  • A Team player with the willingness to show initiative and drive at work.

 

Interested in applying to the above position? please forward your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com

Snr Planner – Dubai

Role Description

This role will navigate between on-site activities and Head office duties.

The Senior Planner will be responsible for day-to-day planning tasks ie Baseline program, EOT, resource and cost loading.

Ensure project milestones are met.

Collaborate with clients and stakeholders.

Oversee project delivery to high-quality standards within budget constraints.

The candidate:

Ideally Minimum 5 years Project Planning, Scheduling, and Management skills with Main Contractors in the UAE.

Experience with projects through to Fit Out/Interior stages would also be of interest as well as Main Build.

Experience in coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

Knowledge of construction industry regulations and standards.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.

Proficiency in project management software.

Please send your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com if you feel you have the right skillset for the above position.

Technical Manager

650 Million AED Infrastructure award based 10 minutes drive from Business Bay

If you have a track record in the UAE and wish to return this maybe the project for you. Exciting scope involving a mix of concrete structures, utilities, earthworks and access roads.

Client & Project 

  • 4 Decades of success
  • Cash Rich & Superb Reputation
  • Long Term Client of NSR – 15 + years

Responsibilities on site 

  • Manage the Design & Technical team
  • Ensure that the project is built in line with the contractual specifications set
  • Working closely alongside the Senior Project Manager to ensure that all technical aspects are achieved to the site team can build
  • Liaise with sub-contractors and problem solve issues when needed
  • Manage the workflow and communication both upstream and down to ensure that key dates are hit
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently with internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of delays and manage design changes if and when needed

Before applying 

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Main Contracting industry on Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Projects worth 300 Million AED +
  • Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Able to start employment before the 1st of July
  • Strong command of English Communication/Written skills.
  • Based in the UAE and able to attend face to face interviews
  • Does your CV show loyalty, career progression and success

If you match the brief please share a word formatted CV to TIM using  t.clark@nsrassociates.com

Senior Engineer

650 Million AED Infrastructure award based 10 minutes drive from Business Bay

If you have a track record in the UAE and wish to return this maybe the project for you. Exciting scope involving a mix of concrete structures, utilities, earthworks and access roads.

Client & Project 

  • Main Contractor – Multi Disciplinary
  • 4 Decades of success
  • Western Management Team
  • Cash Rich & Superb Reputation
  • Long Term Client of NSR – 15 + years

Responsibilities on site 

  • Obtain the drawings of the project, assess the material and manpower requirement accurately and work closely alongside the Construction Manager to ensure that targets and programs are hit
  • Manage a safe and clean site ensuring that everyone gets home at the end of the day in one piece
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of delays and changes that have occurred and assist the PQS to prepare claims for variations and time extension.
  • Push the highest levels of quality across major earthworks and concrete pours
  • Drive , lead and motivate your team
  • Work with the supply chain to ensure that all issues are removed and that win wins are there for all

Before applying 

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Main Contracting industry on Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Projects worth 300 Million AED +
  • Degree /Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Able to start employment before the 1st of July
  • Strong command of English Communication/Written skills.
  • Based in the UAE and able to attend face to face interviews
  • Does your CV show loyalty, career progression and success
  • 6 Day week like any major project in the UAE

If you match the brief please share a word formatted CV to TIM using  t.clark@nsrassociates.com

Construction Mgr – Main Con

Role:

To support the Project Lead to manage the complete on-site Construction operations work execution to ensure completion of the project within specified timeframes, in an organized, safe and cost-effective manner, accordance with the approved design and quality standards, to meet customer’s requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Receive snag lists from consultants, arrange manpower for various works, and monitor all jobs for timely completions and compliance to project specifications, inclusive of close out procedures as stipulated in ISO manual. Also ensure timely attendance during defects liability period to ensure final completion certificate and subsequent release of retention guarantees etc.
  • Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly progress reports.
  • Examine the project scope and program and assess the plant, material, and manpower requirement for the job. Input into the procurement of sub-contractors required for different packages and manage them effectively once they are on site.
  • Implement best practices and tools for safe and efficient project execution and management, define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders also develop and administer, quality control/ safety provisions and propose value engineering.
  • Liaise with the consultant team on all issues pertaining to the drawings, project plan, schedules, and problems for quick resolution of all issues on site. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, regularly monitor actual progress against the project plan and keep senior management updated on the progress/ project milestones and deliverables.
  • Manage quality for the works carried out to ensure that the products meet all specifications. Coordinate with the municipality agencies during visits on the site and ensure adherence to Quality, Health, and Safety regulations on all assigned sites.
  • Supervise the site regularly; attend to all technical and engineering problems, additional manpower requirements, drawing changes, etc. in an effective and timely manner thereby achieving project requirements and quality standards.
  • Manage the process for timely and accurate drawings production, submittals, and approvals, assess the material requirements, approve and submit the material requisition accurately to facilitate purchase of appropriate quantities of materials
  • Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members /subcontractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned tasks

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10  years’ experience in the Main Contracting industry working on Commercial, Leisure, Retail, Hospitality schemes.
  • Preference given to UAE based candidates.
  • Strong command of English Communication/Written skills.
  • Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and member of professional Construction related Institution or demonstrating suitable experience.

If you are interested in applying to the above position please forward your cv to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com asap

Design Mgr – D&B

Duties:

Serving the requirements of the design department, by supporting the entire life cycle of project development.

Provide the required leadership to enable the project team to execute the design services to any assigned project effectively and efficiently.

Act as the Client’s key contact with the Company and is responsible for maintaining an effective and professional relationship with the Client.

Incumbent should manage their expectations and promote their involvement throughout all projects’ phases to the maximum level possible.

Establish the design goals, coordinate same with the concept designers, and assure that the goals are met.

Involved in analysis of Clients requirements in conceiving and developing architectural solutions to those requirements.

Performing in-depth completeness reviews of design submissions and analysis of design work produced by others to verify conformance to client requirements, regulations, codes and standards and economy and adequacy for construction.

Assist with hiring designers and other staff.

Seeks and encourages marketing involvement.

 

The candidate:

Equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.

Min 8 years of experience as a designer, including concept and project management experience.

Experience in BIM/Revit Architecture.

Previous experience gained with a large consultancy firms and contractors in the gulf region would be highly beneficial.

Requires extensive experience in phases of design such as concept, detailed design, architecture, including substantial and varied experience involving responsible planning and design of complex projects within the Luxury Residential sector.

Excellent communication, writing and computer skills (AutoCAD packages, Revit, Micro station and MS Office programs)

Excellent command of English.

Interested in applying to the above position? please forward your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com