Associate Commercial Director

AtkinsRéalis is hiring an Associate Commercial Director in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves overseeing project delivery, managing commercial administration, and ensuring compliance with financial objectives. Responsibilities include supporting project directors, coordinating commercial appointments, and conducting audits. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, extensive consultancy experience, and MRICS certification. This position is not remote as it requires presence in Abu Dhabi.
AtkinsRéalis is looking for an Associate Director, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

Responsibilities:
• To understand and interpret AtkinsRealis rights and responsibilities across its portfolio of projects in UAE.
• Overall responsibility for supporting Project Directors in the delivery of projects to the contractual arrangements and the required commercial outcome (including the contracted profit margin) all in accordance with the agreed financial objectives.
• Co-ordinate commercial appointments for services being provided by all parties, including other AtkinsRealis Business Sectors and sub-consultants.
• Developing and managing the commercial administration, monitoring and change control system requirements to comply with AtkinsRealis internal business processes and systems, inclusive of risk and variation registers.
• Developing commercial understanding and competence within the Project Management and Design delivery staff in UAE.
• Support the Project-based Commercial staff within the Country’s live projects.
• Escalation and reporting on claims made against AtkinsRealis Professional Indemnity insurance or such circumstances.
• Commercial review and audit of live projects in Country.
• Understanding of and adherence to company internal Business Management System (BMS) and other processes.
• Monitor compliance of the Service Delivery Process throughout the project delivery phase and respond to queries.
• Review monthly financial reports and review any actions in respect of the Risk Register and project contingency.
• Influence improved risk management to ensure an appropriate approach to risk is considered with an objective of converting contingency to margin for live projects.
• Liaise with finance and project teams on debt management with an aim of converting debt provisions to P&L profit.
• Provide guidance to project teams to ensure a consistent approach to billing in line with contractual arrangements is maintained to maximise positive cash flow.
• Influence behaviours to provide early warnings of risk to projects financial health.

Requirements:
• BEng /BSc in an appropriate engineering discipline or Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• 15-20 years’ consultant experience, pre contact (cost planning, benchmarking etc.
• 10 years in UAE/GCC.
• MRICS mandatory.
• Tier 1 consultant.
• Management of teams.
• Client relationship management/key account management.
• Must have excellent client contacts and connections with Abu Dhabi government.
• Contracts and sub-contracts- preparation, review and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the design process in the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of the site operations process.
• Contract and commercial correspondence.
• Preparation of financial models and pricing proposals.
• Understanding and experience of project planning, programme and delay claim preparation and evaluation.
• Management of variations and claims processes, claims preparation.
• Senior level commercial experience on at least one major design and construct project.

Negotiation skills:
• Risk management process and practice.
• Excellent ability to develop successful client relationships.

Highly desirable:
• Design and build project experience, especially contractor side design.
• Multi-disciplinary design and engineering process and controls.
• Commercial experience with the delivery of projects in the entertainment sector.

The individual:
• Business minded, commercially astute.
• External focus and awareness of market influences.
• Client friendly, relationship building, emotionally intelligent.
• Self-motivated with a winning attitude.
• Good team leader and team worker.
• Excellent communicator in written and spoken English.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Mobile, willing to make regular travel in region.
• Committed and persistent can-do qualities.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:
• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.