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<p>Senior Draftsman – Power Projects</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates<br><strong>Department:</strong> Operations – Power Projects<br><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Design Manager / Project Manager<br><strong>Industry:</strong> Power Transmission & Distribution | HV/EHV Substations</p><p>About the Role</p><p>Antal International is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Draftsman – Power Projects</strong> for a leading organization operating in Abu Dhabi, UAE.</p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for independently preparing and developing civil and electrical drawings for power infrastructure projects, particularly <strong>high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substations</strong>. The role involves 2D drafting, 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM), multidisciplinary design coordination, and the preparation of construction, shop and as-built drawings in accordance with approved designs, technical specifications and client requirements.</p><p>Candidates with direct experience working on <strong>132kV substation projects in the UAE or Saudi Arabia</strong> are particularly encouraged to apply.</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Independently prepare civil and electrical drawings for power projects, particularly HV/EHV substations.</p></li><li><p>Develop substation equipment layouts, cable trench layouts, cable routing, earthing layouts, equipment foundations, structural drawings and associated infrastructure drawings.</p></li><li><p>Prepare detailed shop drawings, construction drawings, sections, details and as-built documentation based on approved designs and Issued for Construction (IFC) documents.</p></li><li><p>Develop, modify and maintain 2D drawings using AutoCAD and 3D BIM models using Revit.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate civil, structural, electrical and MEP drawings and models to ensure consistency across disciplines.</p></li><li><p>Perform BIM coordination, model reviews and clash detection using Revit, Navisworks or equivalent software.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with design engineers, project engineers, consultants and site teams to resolve technical queries and drawing interface issues.</p></li><li><p>Review drawings and BIM models for accuracy, completeness, constructability and compliance with project specifications and client requirements.</p></li><li><p>Incorporate design revisions, Requests for Information (RFIs) and client or consultant comments while maintaining proper document control.</p></li><li><p>Ensure timely delivery of drawings, BIM deliverables and final as-built documentation.</p></li><li><p>Comply with company health, safety, security and quality requirements.</p></li></ul><br><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li><p>Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, CAD/Drafting or a related technical discipline.</p></li><li><p><strong>8–10 years of relevant drafting or design experience</strong>, preferably within power transmission and distribution projects.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience working on HV/EHV substation projects.</p></li><li><p>Experience preparing multidisciplinary civil and electrical drawings.</p></li><li><p>Candidates with direct exposure to <strong>132kV substations in the UAE or Saudi Arabia</strong> will be preferred.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential; experience with Navisworks or equivalent BIM coordination tools is an advantage.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Technical Skills & Competencies</strong></p><ul><li><p>Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.</p></li><li><p>Practical experience with Revit and 3D BIM modelling.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of Navisworks and BIM coordination.</p></li><li><p>Ability to independently prepare civil and electrical drawings for substation projects.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of substation layouts, equipment foundations, cable trenches, cable routing, earthing systems and associated civil/structural works.</p></li><li><p>Experience preparing shop drawings, construction drawings and as-built documentation.</p></li></ul>

<ol><li><p>Lead the complete lifecycle of <strong>high-rise residential and commercial tower projects</strong> from design through handover and closeout.</p></li><li><p>Own project <strong>cost, schedule, quality, budget, cash flow, risk and overall delivery performance</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Lead design management, constructability reviews, value engineering and cost optimization.</p></li><li><p>Manage tendering, contractor prequalification, bid evaluation, BOQs, commercial negotiations and contract finalization.</p></li><li><p>Lead construction execution, site progress, programme control, technical issues and contractor performance.</p></li><li><p>Manage <strong>FIDIC contracts, variations, claims, Extension of Time (EOT) and contractual correspondence</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.</p></li><li><p>Ensure timely <strong>Municipality, NOC, statutory and authority approvals</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Establish project governance, planning, reporting, risk management and project-control processes.</p></li><li><p>Lead progress meetings and provide senior management with project, cost, schedule and risk updates.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with <strong>quality, health, safety and environmental requirements</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Drive successful <strong>project completion, tower handover, snagging and post-handover resolution</strong>.</p></li></ol><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>10+ years of construction industry experience</strong>, covering both <strong>civil and interior works</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mandatory UAE experience in high-rise residential and commercial towers.</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong track record in <strong>high-rise project delivery and construction management</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Bachelor’s Degree in <strong>Civil Engineering or Construction Management</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong practical knowledge of <strong>FIDIC contracts</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of the complete construction process.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in <strong>MS Project, Primavera and Aconex</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of construction details, building products, regulations and quality standards.</p></li><li><p>Proven leadership, commercial, contractual and stakeholder-management capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.<br></p></li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><p><strong>High-Rise Construction | Residential Towers | Commercial Towers | UAE Construction | Civil & Interior Works | Project Delivery | FIDIC | Design Management | Tendering | Procurement | Contract Management | Primavera | MS Project | Aconex | Cost Control | Value Engineering | Authority Approvals | Handover</strong></p>

<p>Job Overview: For our customer, one of the largest digital transformation companies in the region, we are seeking an experienced Service Delivery Manager to lead the delivery and operations of IT infrastructure, network security, service desk/help desk, and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT service management, security oversight, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</p><p> <strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Manage end-to-end IT service delivery across infrastructure, security, and support functions.</p></li><li><p>Oversee service desk and help desk operations, ensuring high-quality user support and incident resolution.</p></li><li><p>Lead vulnerability management and ensure compliance with cybersecurity best practices.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with infrastructure and network teams to ensure high availability and performance.</p></li><li><p>Manage and deliver multiple concurrent IT projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.</p></li><li><p>Monitor SLAs and KPIs, and drive continuous service improvements.</p></li><li><p>Act as the escalation point for critical incidents and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>10-15 years’ experience in IT service delivery and infrastructure and security management.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and network security.</p></li><li><p>Experience with ITSM tools &nbsp;& ITIL processes preferred.</p></li><li><p>Project management experience is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, team leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.</p></li><li><p>Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.</p><br></li></ul><p>We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. As part of our commitment to improving gender diversity, we particularly encourage women to apply. All applications will be assessed on merit, based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.</p>

<p>Our client, one of the reputed Semi-government Holding group is looking to hire a Finance Controller for their Real Estate business vertical based in Dubai.</p><p>Budget : AED 40K - 45K + Education Allowance + Full family status + Bonus</p><br><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Financial Control Close (Operational Focus)</p><ul><li><p>Lead and manage the period-end close process from an operational standpoint, ensuring completeness of entries, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity.</p></li><li><p>Maintain ownership of the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and reliability of underlying accounting records.</p></li><li><p>Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled, reviewed, and supported monthly.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with the Financial Reporting Manager for timely submission of trial balances and supporting schedules.</p></li></ul><p>ICFR, Controls Governance</p><ul><li><p>Own and drive execution of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) across all finance processes, ensuring controls are embedded in day-to-day operations and transactions.</p></li><li><p>Ensure all financial transactions (payments, collections, accruals, payroll, commissions, etc.) are processed in line with approved control frameworks, SOPs, and Delegation of Authority (DOA).</p></li><li><p>Implement and enforce key financial controls, including: Segregation of duties, Maker-checker approvals, System-based workflow controls, Vendor master and payment controls.</p></li><li><p>Maintain and periodically update control matrices, SOPs, and process documentation for all finance functions.</p></li></ul><p>Compliance Regulatory</p><ul><li><p>Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations in operational transactions.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with project teams to ensure tax implications are considered in commercial decisions.</p></li><li><p>Support the Financial Reporting Manager in preparation of VAT returns and Corporate Tax filings by providing data and reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Support documentation and data requirements for submissions to the Federal Tax Authority.</p></li></ul><p>Accounts Payable, Project Payments Contractor Certifications</p><ul><li><p>Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function including projects, leasing (i.e. facilities management) and general corporate purposes.</p></li><li><p>Review and validate contractor payment certificates (IPCs) ensuring:</p></li></ul><p>o Alignment with signed contracts, BOQs, and approved variations</p><p>o Accuracy of certified work vs actual progress</p><p>o Compliance with contractual payment terms and retention clauses</p><ul><li><p>Monitor project payment schedules, contractor liabilities, and commitments.</p></li><li><p>Track and control advance payments, retention releases, and milestone disbursements.</p></li><li><p>Ensure payments are aligned with approved budgets, cash flow plans, and DOA.</p></li><li><p>Mitigate risks of overpayments, duplicate payments, and contract leakages.</p></li></ul><p>Treasury, Cash Flow Receivables Coordination</p><ul><li><p>Manage day-to-day treasury operations, including payments, collections monitoring, and bank reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and manage rolling cash flow forecasts (daily/weekly/monthly), integrating both project outflows and expected inflows.</p></li><li><p>Liaise closely with the Collections C Recovery Manager to:</p></li></ul><p>o Review receivables ageing reports and collection performance</p><p>o Validate expected cash inflows based on payment plans, PDCs, and recovery status</p><p>o Align cash flow forecasts with realistic collection assumptions</p><ul><li><p>Monitor liquidity, identify funding gaps, and recommend mitigation strategies.</p></li><li><p>Track project cash outflows vs approved budgets and funding plans.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with banks on facility utilization, renewals, KYC, and covenant compliance.</p></li><li><p>Monitor Escrow account balances and utilization and conformity to RERA and DLD conditions.</p></li><li><p>Maintain register of various project or related guarantees issued by the Company and timely rollover, cancellation and call back of such guarantees.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with banks and financial institutions and negotiate new project and corporate facilities.</p></li></ul><p>Sales and Purchase Agreements</p><ul><li><p>Review Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPA) to ensure compliance with internal policies, pricing approvals and external regulations such as VAT and other charges etc.</p></li><li><p>Review Payments plans under the SPA to align project and corporate funding requirements in liaison with Project FPCA Manager.</p></li></ul><p>Sales Commissions Operational Finance Controls</p><ul><li><p>Review brokers contracts and oversee broker and staff commission calculations and payments.</p></li><li><p>Ensure commissions are aligned with actual collections and contractual milestones.</p></li><li><p>Implement controls to prevent overpayments or duplicate claims.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with Sales and Commercial teams for validation.</p></li></ul><p>Fixed Assets Project Cost Controls</p><ul><li><p>Maintain the fixed asset register, including capitalization of development costs.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and project cost allocation frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Monitor depreciation, asset verification, and reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Implement controls over project cost capitalization and transfers.</p></li></ul><p>Insurance Management Risk Coverage</p><ul><li><p>Monitor adequacy of insurance coverage across development projects, leasing assets and all assets of the Company.</p></li><li><p>Review insurance policies, coverage limits, exclusions, and deductibles to ensure alignment with project risks and lender requirements.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with insurance brokers and insurance companies on Policy placement, renewals, and endorsements, Claims processing and follow-ups, Optimization of coverage and premiums.</p></li><li><p>Maintain a insurance register and monitor policy expiry and renewal dates.</p></li><li><p>Support management in risk mitigation strategies through appropriate insurance structuring.</p></li></ul><p>Systems, Processes Continuous Improvement</p><ul><li><p>Ensure effective use of ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred) for transaction processing and controls.</p></li><li><p>Implement system-based controls (approval workflows, access rights, audit logs).</p></li><li><p>Drive automation and process efficiencies across finance operations.</p></li><li><p>Continuously enhance processes aligned with best-in-class control standards.</p></li></ul><p>Qualifications Experience</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.</p></li><li><p>Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent).</p></li><li><p>7–12 years of experience with strong exposure to financial controls, treasury, and operational finance.</p></li><li><p>Experience in UAE real estate development / construction sector.</p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience in ICFR, audit, or risk frameworks preferred.</p></li></ul><p>Key Skills s Competencies</p><ul><li><p>Strong expertise in financial controls, ICFR, and operational finance.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of construction contracts and contractor payment processes.</p></li><li><p>Strong treasury and integrated cash flow management capability (inflows + outflows).</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.</p></li><li><p>ERP proficiency (Oracle Fusion preferred) and strong analytical skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong stakeholder management across projects, collections, sales, and finance teams.</p></li></ul><p>Personal Attributes</p><ul><li><p>Strong control mindset with high integrity and accountability.</p></li><li><p>Detail-oriented with strong risk awareness.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven environment.</p></li><li><p>Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will lead and oversee the day-to-day financial operations, treasury, and control environment of the real estate development and leasing portfolio, ensuring robust financial controls, compliance, and effective cash flow management. The role will have ownership of accounting operations, direct and indirect taxes, treasury, and transactional finance, while being responsible for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and financial oversight of project-related payments, contractor certifications and sales commissions.</p>