Head of Department, Building Surveying and Asset Management - -Dubai
Dubai -The Role Department Overview Our dedicated Building Surveying and Asset Management Team will proactively undertake surveys and project manage schemes in addition to providing various other services, including contract administration, employer’s agent, project monitoring, specification writing, condition surveys, estate assessment and dilapidations. Surveyors work in close contact with their clients, advising them, amongst other things, on financial and legal matters that arise during the projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service to our clients and enjoy long term relationships them. Overview of Role We are currently recruiting for a Head of Department for Building Surveying and Asset Management to set up, lead, manage and deliver the agreed annual and medium-term business plan for project management, employer’s agent and contract administration duties. Team management and business development will naturally be a key requirement. The Head of Department will be responsible for managing the department, in addition to separately delivering technical service lines. They would also act as an ambassador for Rider Levett Bucknall, demonstrating both internally and externally a commitment to client objectives, high professional standards and Rider Levett Bucknall’s ethos and culture. Key Responsibilities Business Development: • Assist the board in development of the business plan, implementation and ongoing review. • Assist in identification of individual key target clients and contacts, including individual turnover and contribution targets for incorporation within business plan. • Attend monthly sector meetings to report on progress against business plan, identify business development activity for forthcoming month and to feedback results of previous month’s activity. • Build customer relationships to ensure high standards of technical service, secure repeat business and develop profitable workload • Identify opportunities with existing clients to follow up, including cross selling Rider Levett Bucknall other services or regions. • Prepare proposals and fee submissions • Attend external functions to raise the profile of Rider Levett Bucknall and to generate new contacts. • Continually seek opportunities to publicise Rider Levett Bucknall externally or to publicise specific achievements or projects internally. Technical: • Act as Owners Representative or Employers Agent • Space utilisation planning and churn to maximise efficiencies • Advising on modern methods of construction • Determining the condition of buildings, identifying and analysing defects, including proposals for repair and on-going maintenance costs of individual buildings and estates • Advising on energy efficiency, life cycle costing and environmental impact • Advising on schemes and projects and determining requirements • Preparing scheme designs with costing, programmes for completion and specifications of work • Organising documents for tender, and advising on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes • Fund and development monitoring, including independent certifier roles • Quality monitoring, technical due diligence and compliance inspections • Advising on the management and supervision of maintenance of buildings • Dealing with planning applications and advising on property legislation and building regulations • Advising on the compliance and health and safety aspects of a building • Preparing insurance assessments, valuations and claims • Pre-acquisition and disposal surveys • Funding Applications & Grants, Project Appraisal, Development Framework, Project Feasibility and, Project Monitoring. Operational • Act as a role model for other staff to demonstrate commitment to Rider Levett Bucknall philosophy and culture, for maintenance of good morale. • Take line management responsibility for a team of staff, including carrying out development reviews, pay reviews, performance issues etc. • Identify on-going training needs for team members and arrange for implementation with HR Manager • Identify recruitment needs, and interview prospective candidates where appropriate. • Develop career plans for team members and monitor progress of individuals to achieve these plans. • Monitor fee income and cost of resources to ensure pre agreed business plan target profit margin is achieved. • Undertake development initiatives as agreed to assist in the achievement of both personal and business objectives. • Understand and apply the ethics of professional practice. • Identify and apply legislation relevant to providing a professional service. Requirements Person Specification: The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering service excellence, with good commercial results. • Degree qualified in Building Surveying or similar technical discipline • Strong technical delivery experience • MRICS or membership of other relevant professional body • Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner • Previous experience of managing a team • Experience in generating business development opportunities within current sectors • Strong track record in delivering projects from inception to completion • Track record of working with stakeholders • Client facing, ensuring a high standard of technical delivery • Excellent communication skills • Able to build long-term relationships • A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines • A team player, outgoing, friendly, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious • Middle East and/or UAE experience would be beneficial About the company RLB's 35-year presence in the Kingdom continues as we expand our services throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, working on projects in central, eastern and western provinces. Our extensive expertise covers cost consultancy, project management, facilities management and claims services. We provide expert management of the relationship between value, time and cost from inception to completion. We do this through our global and local team of experts, who possess a passion for both core services and innovation. With 4,600 employees worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall has a truly global reach, and with such scope can offer a local presence to its clients almost without exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and leading edge service provision.
Cash & Accounts Payables Supervisor - -Dubai
Dubai -SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group. As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region. We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes. Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai -, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah. As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, SNCL-Atkins is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice. We operate at the forefront of transport, property and infrastructure sectors and are one of the world’s leading Engineering consultancies. Using a flexible and multi-disciplinary approach, we provide an independent service in key areas: consulting and project management. The role is a critical role at the heart of our business, responsible for managing cash across the region and encouraging and challenging cash generation. The role reports directly into the Finance Director – Central but works closely with the Regional Finance Director. The role is responsible for managing the weekly cash forecasts, challenging the business to ensure the forecast are robust and reliable, working with central treasury in the UK and Montreal to ensure cash is repatriated whenever possible, payments are managed efficiently and effectively and funds are available to meet critical payments when necessary and providing insightful information to senior management and the business to best target clients that need additional focus. This role will manage four staff directly, in Dubai -, Saudi and Qatar and also work closely with the outsourced Accounts Payable function in India. The role will be supported by the Middle East and Africa Finance Function (based in Dubai -) and must also ensure compliance with the Group Finance Manual and provide support to the periodic statutory and internal audits. Responsibilities You will be expected to build strong working relationships with the divisional finance teams and also the project community (i.e. Project Managers and Project Directors). Core responsibilities will include: Act as the primary finance contact person for all cash and treasury matters and the point of escalation for Accounts Payable activities Preparation of both short and medium range cash forecasts and analysis of significant variances. Review and challenge of weekly cash forecasts. Manage cash balances across the region, ensuring maximum cash repatriation, whilst maintaining adequate liquidity to meet payments when due. Manage timing of payments Work with the Tax Team to ensure all compliance documentation is in place and maintained Work with the Tax Team to resolve VAT issues (across Saudi, UAE and Bahrain) Develop strong working relationships with the Project Community and the Central Finance Function. Creation of business intelligence reporting to enable the business to focus resource on key cash issues. Creation of bespoke reports and summarises to present or analyse cash flow information Ensure compliance with Group Finance Manual and use of best accounting practices; Coordinating with, and providing samples to, internal and external auditors. Ensure accuracy of workflow and completion within the specified deadlines; Ad-hoc support to relevant business improvement projects; Seek opportunities to learn new skills and aspire to develop within the team. Requirements Essential Technical Competencies Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA or other recognised Accounting, Cash Management or Accounts Payable qualification; Minimum of 5 years, Finance experience, with at least 2 being within a cash management role. Good understanding of a cash lifecycle and the different measures of financial performance. Experience in preparing cash reports and providing analyses and commentary over variances. Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts. Good understanding of banking systems and international payment processes. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (knowledge of complex models are a plus). Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools; High standard of (numerical) presentation skills; Excellent communication in English (both written and oral). Experience of interacting with multiple businesses and finance functions; Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment; Proven ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels. Desirable Technical Competencies Some treasury experience working within a large multinational blue-chip organisation; Has relevant industry experience in Construction, Engineering or a relevant Consultancy. Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM), Smart View and other specific IT systems and databased; Essential Behavioural Competencies Initiative – Able to work independently with minimum supervision, make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes and procedures. Problem Solving – Can think of creative solutions to problems. Strong management and interpersonal skills – Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels. Analytical – Able to analyse large volumes of date and clearly communicate findings. Teamwork – Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives. Communication skills – Clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form. Time Management – Able to prioritise, plan ahead and achieve objectives within strict deadlines. Influencing – Confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organisation. Cultural Awareness – Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues. Capable of intelligent debate – challenge colleagues in a constructive manner, communicate complexity clearly, avoid being abrasive or judgemental. Rewards & Benefits We offer an excellent package which includes: A competitive salary Transportation allowance Medical and life insurance cover 22 calendar days annual leave Medical and life insurance cover Company gratuity scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Annual flight allowance to point of origin Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
Office Manager - AMS Holdings-Dubai
Dubai -AMS Holdings is a family office based in Dubai - in the UAE. We are looking for a well organised Office Manager to manage the office, supplies, equipment, communications, and IT systems. A person who can accurately handle administrative duties and provide general administrative support to our management. Responsibilities Schedule meetings and appointments Maintain the office condition, equipment, and supplies Manage office communications and IT systems Manage business vendors and service providers Maintain company legal records Maintain company digital and paper files Pay office bills and file invoices Assist with procurement and onboarding of new employees Assist management to update and maintain office policies Provide assistance to management as required Requirements University degree Attention to detail and problem solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills Proficiency with Apple Macs, Apple Pages, Numbers, and Keynote Proficiency with Gmail, Gmail calendar and contacts Confident driver Benefits Health Insurance