Duties:

Propose and implement a robust procurement strategy, focusing on economies of scale.

Lead the procurement plan ensuring its proper execution in line with organizational goals.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by proposing enhancements to the procurement policy based on best practices.

Establish strong relationships and alignment with internal stakeholders, including department heads and the internal commercial team.

Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors and other government entities.

Report on committee resolutions to senior management, ensuring clarity and transparency in procurement decisions.

Directly manage a team of 4, overseeing procurement, purchasing, and contract management activities.

Ensure the Contracts Assistant Manager effectively adheres to all contract stipulations and completes tasks efficiently.

Support and guide the team in their tasks, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the preapproved yearly budget.

Ensure the proper functioning of committees in line with authority regulations and ensure their efficiency.

Oversee compliance with the delegation of authority, monitoring approval limits, and ensuring the right level of review prior to vendor engagement.

Aim for clean audit reviews by ensuring complete compliance across all procurement activities.

Lead on the remediation plan of all audit findings and manage the implementation of action plans.

Assess the effectiveness of the Procurement governance framework on regular basis and constantly propose amendments / improvements as needed.

Develop/ update the policies & procedures of the Function as needed.

Manage the Procurement Committees to ensure their effectiveness as per their charters, missions & actions taken.

Lead in negotiating contracts, tenders, and the commercial engagement of third parties.

Oversee the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring technical accuracy, beneficial commercial terms, and KPI delivery.

Oversee and manage the procurement system (ERP or other systems adopted by the authority).

Lead special projects such as the upgrade of the ERP-procurement system and expansion of the supplier portfolio.

Review and approve spending as per Delegation of Authority (DOA) limits.

Directly manage the department’s budgets, ensuring strict adherence to the pre-approved yearly budget and identifying savings opportunities.

Monitor adherence to contracts with the support of the Contracts Assistant Manager.

To ensure that the procurement process aligns with each department’s specific requirements and to understand their individual procurement needs.

To ensure alignment on vendor selection, contract negotiation, and achieving the best possible commercial terms.

To identify opportunities for joint procurement ventures and learning from best practices.

Stay engaged with professional procurement associations can be important for continuous learning, understanding global best practices, and networking.

The candidate:

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field is essential.

Advanced degrees like an MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management or related areas can be beneficial

CIPS is a plus

A minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement and 5 years in a similar role.

Preferably experience in leading a procurement function.

Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the local market are vital to understand the nuances, challenges, and opportunities specific to the region.

Extensive experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts, tenders, and commercial engagements with third parties.

A thorough understanding and proficiency in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) procurement tools are critical for the role. Familiarity with popular ERP systems and their procurement modules would be advantageous.

Experience in managing budgets, ensuring adherence to pre-approved yearly budgets, and identifying savings opportunities.

A track record of effective internal and external stakeholder management, ensuring alignment and smooth operational processes.

Willingness to commute long term or move to the Northern Emirates to ensure a commitment to the growth plan our client has in place.

if you feel the above role suits your experience and planned career path then please email your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com

Role:

Collaborating extensively with both internal and external stakeholders, the Sr. Analyst (Strategy) ensures that strategic projects, research undertakings, and financial analyses align with the Authority’s overarching mission, vision and strategic objectives.

With a keen focus on business case development for potential tourism advancements, the role is instrumental in ensuring that the Authority’s strategies contribute effectively towards achieving the authority’s goals, meeting performance metrics, and enhancing the regions position as a premier tourism destination.

Duties:

Strategic Formulation and Alignment.

Detect global travel tourism trends and propose actionable strategies.

Support the development and implementation of both long-term and short-term strategies.

Address and evaluate the regions tourism positioning.

Oversee the Destination Certification and Responsible Program.

Streamline financial analysis and feasibility studies for tourism products.

Coordinate end-to-end project timelines, ensuring timely delivery.

Validate and document projected KPIs.

Track, monitor, and report on visitor satisfaction and NPS.

Conduct research on visitor characteristics, providing actionable insights.

Coordinate with consultants and other external entities on outsourced projects.

Assist in preparing the Authority’s budget presentations with the Finance team.

Compile and present comprehensive reports for senior management.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Support the regions hotels in Sustainability Implementation.

Liaise with various government entities on relevant projects.

Collaborate with all Business Functions for stakeholder reporting.

The candidate:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Management, International Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.

Minimum 8 years in Strategy, planning, analysis, or a similar function, preferably within the tourism, hospitality, or management consulting industry.

An understanding of global tourism trends, destination branding, and the nuances of the hospitality industry will be highly beneficial.

Experience in financial modeling, understanding of key financial metrics like IRR, NPV, and Payback Period is essential.

Demonstrable experience in managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Experience in market research, competitive benchmarking, and analysis.

Experience in creating detailed reports for senior management and presenting findings, strategies, and updates to boards or executive committees.

Advanced use of tools such as Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, modeling, and presentations.

Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to interpret complex data, detect trends, and propose actionable strategies based on findings.

Ability to adapt to changing business landscapes, emerging tourism trends, and evolving strategic priorities of the  authority.

Willingness to commute long term or move to the Northern Emirates to ensure a commitment to the growth plan our client has in place.

if you feel the above role suits your experience and planned career path then please email your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com

Role:

You will be contributing within concept generation and inform delivery of project(s) of varying scale and typology, working closely with a vibrant multidisciplinary team of architectural, urban design and Development professionals.

Strong ability to review, prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations. Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple designs options that meet the design approach and budget to contribute to external consultant’s solutions as part of an integrated collaborative approach.

Duties:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working on high-end residential, hospitality and commercial F&B interiors, ideally within international projects. You will be proficient in all aspects of interior design from concept design to FF&E. You will also have experience with clients, contractors, makers, artisans and suppliers. You will be a polished communicator with excellent design flair and a demonstrable background in a similar role.

• To understand the design project.
• To comment, and develop where required, drawings, models, images, material & mood boards and other documents relating to the design from external consultants.
• To assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team.
• To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies.
• To assist in reviewing drawings, mock ups, materials, and finish samples submitted by external consultant / project contractors.
• To provide a combination of unique interior aesthetics with the efficient and functional use of space and assist in the appointment of interior design consultants and contractors to ensure smooth running of all projects within their area of specialty.
• Complete design stages in a timely manner within set budgets, managing the quality of design while maximizing value and providing guests with a differentiated.

Candidate requirements:

Ideally min 5 years experience in the role of Interior Designer/Architect.

Bachelor’s degree in  Architecture/Interior Design or related field.

Working knowledge of the RIBA/AIA stages of work.

Should have strong ability with Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Autocad

Willingness to commute long term or move to the Northern Emirates to ensure a commitment to the growth plan our client has in place.

if you feel the above role suits your experience and planned career path then please email your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com

Role:

Prospective candidates should have experience in the full range of landscape design and project execution phases.

You will be contributing within concept generation and inform delivery of project(s) of varying scale and typology, working closely with a vibrant multidisciplinary team of architectural, urban design and Development professionals.

Strong ability to review, prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations. Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple designs options that meet the design approach and budget to contribute to external consultant’s solutions as part of an integrated collaborative approach

Duties:

Provide support in overseeing the landscape architecture, monitoring design stages progress, and planning and providing direction on scope of work for projects in design stages ensuring that works are executed by the consultants as agreed in terms of quality, standards, materials, schedule and cost in order to meet business objectives and requirements.

• Support the design team on the design of both hard and soft landscape for architectural and urban design projects.
• Support the design team in design stages and delivery.
• Work closely with design groups and external landscape consultants to support project teams in creating sustainable landscape designs.
• Promote good landscape design throughout the office.
• Work with other team members to research and advise on suitable design solutions, particularly the horticultural aspects, on projects around the world.
• Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required.
• Constructively manage project scope and resource.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior group.
• Review/Develop RFPs and tender documents, define metrics and ensure that all the requested details (such as drawings, specifications, and raw materials) are clear to avoid any issues or misalignments during work execution.
• Guide the consultant, monitor subsequent progress against that plan and ensure that corrective action is agreed and implemented at the appropriate level where variations from plan occur.
• Take part in all meetings concerning design and construction, maintain constant awareness to ensure approved requirements regarding site condition, coordinate with design managers, monitor the work to ensure design implementation, give recommendations concerning the construction works, discuss site issues with the consultants and ensure compliance with tender documents and schedule.
• Participate in meetings with project and design managers, give recommendations, discuss design issues, and generate solutions, communicate needs and recommendations.

Candidate requirements:

Ideally min 5 years experience in the role of Landscape Architect.

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape  Architecture or related field.

Working knowledge of the RIBA/AIA stages of work.

Should have strong ability with Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Autocad

Willingness to commute long term or move to the Northern Emirates to ensure a commitment to the growth plan our client has in place.

if you feel the above role suits your experience and planned career path then please email your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com

Duties:

You will be contributing within concept generation and inform delivery of projects of varying scale and typology, working closely with a vibrant multidisciplinary team of architectural, urban design and Interior Design professionals.

Provide creative design inputs on design vision, project positioning, scope requirements and project schedules for initial planning.

Strong ability to review, prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations.

Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple design options that meet the design approach and budget to contribute to external Consultants solutions as part of an integrated collaborative approach.

Assist in managing internal and external teams to ensure that feasibility, program, design, technical, quality and specifications of the projects are achieved.

Ability to prepare, develop design options in collaboration with the design team.

Candidate requirements:

Minimum of 12 years’ experience as an Architect; 5 of which at the level of Design Architect

Proven experience in master planning and architectural design for large-scale mixed-use developments

Middle East experience is preferred

Should have strong ability with Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Vray, Adobe Creative Suite.

Bachelor’s degree in BA architecture.

Working knowledge of the RIBA/AIA stages of work.

Should have strong ability with Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Vray,  and Adobe Suite.

Willingness to commute long term or move to the Northern Emirates to ensure a commitment to the growth plan our client has in place.

if you feel the above role suits your experience and planned career path then please email your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com

Duties:

You will be contributing within concept generation and inform delivery of projects of varying scale and typology, working closely with a vibrant multidisciplinary team of architectural, urban design and Interior Design professionals.

Provide creative design inputs on design vision, project positioning, scope requirements and project schedules for initial planning.

Strong ability to review, prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations.

Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple design options that meet the design approach and budget to contribute to external Consultants solutions as part of an integrated collaborative approach.

Assist in managing internal and external teams to ensure that feasibility, program, design, technical, quality and specifications of the projects are achieved.

Ability to prepare, develop design options in collaboration with the design team.

Candidate requirements:

Ideally min 5 years experience in the role of design architect or similar.

Bachelor’s degree in BA architecture.

Working knowledge of the RIBA/AIA stages of work.

Should have strong ability with Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Vray,  and Adobe Suite.

Willingness to commute long term or move to the Northern Emirates to ensure a commitment to the growth plan our client has in place.

if you feel the above role suits your experience and planned career path then please email your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassociates.com

We are working with a Residential Developer based in Dubai who are looking to hire a Development Manager.

This person will assist in the Development of a medium-rise Residential project located in Dubai. This role will manage he project right from the very start, so will be looking at things like feasibility studies, concept design and financial studies, as well as appointing contractors and liaising with Government bodies.

Responsibilities:

• Working with Design team on Concept Design
• Project Coordination and Management
• Feasibility studies and Costing
• Strategic Planning
• Market Analysis
• Project Oversight
• Financial Monitoring

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in development management, ideally managing residential projects.
• UAE experience working for a Consultancy or Developer in a similar role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Real Estate, Business Administration, Architecture,
  or Engineering.

Remuneration / Benefits:

This role comes with a monthly package of circa 45,000 AED per month + visa, medical and annual return flight home for the employee.

If you are interested in discussing this role in more detail, please send your CV and cover letter to L.Potter@nsrassociates.com

If you have a portfolio of work you can share too, this will be hugely beneficial.

Duties:

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders/consultants.

Produce creative and functional design concepts, ensuring continuity throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate and oversee the work of Designers/Junior Architects, ensuring projects meet quality control.

Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for construction, always ensuring accuracy, and compliance with architectural standards, building codes, and regulations.

Collaborate with other disciplines to guarantee a harmonious integration and address any conflicts or issues that may arise.

Cooperate with contractors/consultant technical leads to understand project objectives and constraints.

Work closely with suppliers providing design expertise to the procurement team during tendering, recommend value engineering and design modifications where suitable, to reduce project costs and optimize the program.

Make site visits to support the delivery team ensuring the build is being implemented in alignment with the approved design.

Candidate requirements:

Ideally min 10 years experience with at least 3 years spent in the UAE Real Estate/Construction market.

Time served with International Consultants/Notable Developers is a must.

Excellent command of English writing/communication skills.

Degree educated.

Willingness to commute long term or move to the Northern Emirates to ensure a commitment to the growth plan our client has in place.

if you feel the above role suits your experience and planned career path then please email your cv asap to m.cotgrave@nsrassciates.com asap