OPERATIONS & COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

About AtkinsRalis

Created by the integration of longstanding organizations dating back to 1911 AtkinsRalis is a worldleading professional services and project management 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 worlds infrastructure and energy systems.

We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique endtoend 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 key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services Nuclear Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available on LinkedIn

Are you a motivated and driven leader who can work collaboratively across key Energy markets in the Middle East to help us win and deliver an amazingly varied portfolio of projects to grow our business profitably and make a positive contribution in meeting the regions NetZero targets

Our middle east business is truly unique. No other company covers the range of energy markets we do from nuclear to thermal power to renewables and hydrogen and our project variety ranges from highend advisory through to EPC(M) on nuclear projects in the region.

Join us as an Operations & Commercial Director and be part of the main leadership team of the business and youll have a hugely influential role in how we execute a variety of contract types. Working closely with colleagues clients stakeholders and contractors youll also enjoy opportunities to manage and grow multidisciplinary teams in delivering such projects. You will work closely with our local clients collaborating with our various market leaders regionally and driving delivery from other subject matter experts and delivery teams in UAE UK Canada and India.

Responsibilities :

To help bring a strong sense of project and commercial management to our very wide range of technical project types and to help

To be the teams guiding mind in how we can enter into more complex contracting or consortium arrangements on much bigger projects than the team is used to

To help bring about transformational change and create the conditions for people to grow and develop themselves in order to grow our project portfolio. This may include a combination of upskilling recruitment partnering use of global Atkins resources and other strategic growth options.

Youll constantly be looking for ways to improve how we deliver our projects overseeing planning efforts at various stages and evaluating project cost and schedule performance to identify potential risk areas validate forecasts and communicate those quickly to key stakeholders.

Be involved in the strategic and tactical direction of the business with regards to identifying developing and managing key opportunities and client accounts

Take on project director responsibilities for our more complex projects

Negotiate contacting arrangements with clients and partners and be our primary focal point for such matters

Coach and mentor our more junior staff in becoming more rounded and competent Project Managers

If youre able to be involved in the technical delivery of our work thats even better.

Qualifications :

At least 12 years of commercial and / or project management experience

Proven ability to lead complex tenders and projects managing conflict and providing resolution using a combination of technical skills leadership teamwork and people management skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills coupled with sound commercial awareness.

Experience in consulting and consortium arrangements in the energy sector.

We are not looking for those with pure EPC experience. Nuclear experience will be preferable.

Why choose AtkinsRalis

Taxfree salary.

Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.

Generous annual leave balance.

Remote work opportunities outside of country.

Company gratuity scheme.

Discretionary bonus program.

Annual flight contribution.

Relocation assistance.

Transportation & housing allowances : Available for remote work locations.

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.

AtkinsRalis 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.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime

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