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We're Hiring: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Manager Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a globally focused organization committed to advancing manufacturing technology, industrial automation, digital operations, and production excellence across diverse markets. Our teams collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, automation, robotics, quality, supply chain, IT, data, R&D, procurement, and commercial functions to develop and deploy scalable technologies that improve productivity, quality, flexibility, sustainability, and operational performance. The Role We are seeking an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Technology Manager to lead the evaluation, development, deployment, integration, and optimization of advanced manufacturing technologies. The ideal candidate will manage technology programs covering automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, advanced machining, digital manufacturing, computer vision, industrial IoT, artificial intelligence, advanced process control, simulation, and smart-factory solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement advanced manufacturing technology strategies aligned with business and operational objectives. Establish technology roadmaps covering automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, intelligent equipment, and emerging production technologies. Identify manufacturing processes with opportunities for automation, digitalization, optimization, and technology transformation. Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies based on technical capability, scalability, cost, risk, and expected business value. Lead technology feasibility studies, proof-of-concept programs, pilots, demonstrations, and industrial trials. Develop business cases for advanced manufacturing investments, including capital requirements, productivity benefits, ROI, and payback. Lead technology projects from concept and design through implementation, commissioning, stabilization, and production handover. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across manufacturing, engineering, automation, IT, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and operations. Define functional, technical, process, safety, quality, and performance requirements for new technologies. Evaluate robotics, automated material handling, machine vision, autonomous systems, advanced controls, and intelligent production equipment. Support implementation of additive manufacturing, advanced machining, automated assembly, advanced forming, laser processing, and other emerging technologies where applicable. Develop and optimize automated production cells, lines, workstations, and manufacturing systems. Integrate automation technologies with MES, ERP, SCADA, PLC, DCS, robotics, manufacturing databases, and industrial communication networks. Lead smart-factory initiatives involving industrial IoT, connected equipment, real-time monitoring, and manufacturing analytics. Evaluate artificial intelligence and machine-learning applications for quality inspection, predictive maintenance, process optimization, production planning, and anomaly detection. Develop digital manufacturing models, simulations, digital twins, and virtual commissioning capabilities where appropriate. Analyze manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks, process variation, downtime, quality losses, and productivity opportunities. Establish technology performance standards, acceptance criteria, validation plans, and operational KPIs. Coordinate factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, qualification, and production release. Ensure new technologies are integrated safely and effectively into existing manufacturing operations. Assess the impact of technology implementation on processes, workforce requirements, equipment, facilities, quality, and supply chain. Develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, maintenance requirements, technology standards, and technical documentation. Coordinate technology transfer from R&D, engineering, suppliers, and technology partners into manufacturing operations. Support new-product introduction, process development, pilot production, scale-up, and manufacturing ramp-up. Work with product and process engineering teams to improve manufacturability, automation readiness, and process capability. Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, labor requirements, scrap, rework, energy consumption, and production costs. Lead manufacturing debottlenecking and capacity-improvement initiatives. Evaluate flexible manufacturing technologies that support changing product mixes, volumes, customization, and customer requirements. Coordinate equipment and technology upgrades, retrofits, software changes, and engineering modifications. Manage technology suppliers, system integrators, equipment manufacturers, automation partners, and specialist contractors. Define supplier requirements, technical specifications, SLAs, warranties, service requirements, and performance standards. Monitor supplier performance, implementation quality, technical support, response times, and project delivery. Develop technology lifecycle strategies covering acquisition, deployment, upgrades, cybersecurity, support, obsolescence, and retirement. Ensure manufacturing technologies comply with applicable safety, regulatory, cybersecurity, quality, and environmental requirements. Conduct technology risk assessments and establish contingency and recovery plans for critical automated systems. Coordinate cybersecurity requirements for connected manufacturing equipment, industrial networks, and operational technology. Manage technology project budgets, capital expenditure, operating costs, resources, and schedules. Monitor project milestones, risks, dependencies, technical issues, and expected benefits. Establish technology governance, architecture standards, documentation requirements, and approval processes. Develop technology validation and performance-monitoring frameworks to ensure expected benefits are sustained. Train engineers, technicians, operators, supervisors, and support teams on new technologies and operating procedures. Develop competency frameworks and knowledge-transfer programs for advanced manufacturing systems. Promote Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Industry 4.0, operational excellence, and continuous-improvement practices. Benchmark manufacturing technology capabilities against industry developments and leading practices. Monitor technology trends in robotics, AI, automation, additive manufacturing, machine vision, digital twins, and autonomous production. Build partnerships with universities, research organizations, technology companies, equipment suppliers, and innovation centers. Provide management with regular reports covering technology programs, investment, performance, risks, ROI, implementation progress, and improvement opportunities. Key Performance Indicators Advanced manufacturing projects delivered Technology roadmap execution Technology adoption rate Proof-of-concept success rate Pilot-to-production conversion rate Technology implementation cycle time Production ramp-up performance Automation utilization Manufacturing cycle-time reduction Production throughput improvement Capacity improvement Labor productivity improvement Overall equipment effectiveness Equipment availability Unplanned downtime reduction Process capability improvement First-pass yield Scrap reduction Rework reduction Manufacturing defect reduction Automation-related error rate Machine vision inspection accuracy Predictive maintenance effectiveness Process-control performance Manufacturing data availability System integration performance MES and production-system transaction accuracy Technology project ROIPayback period Capital expenditure adherence Operating cost reduction Cost per unit improvement Energy consumption reduction Material utilization improvement Technology project schedule adherence Supplier SLA performance Commissioning success rate Technology qualification completion Cybersecurity compliance Safety compliance Training and competency completion Continuous-improvement savings Revenue or capacity contribution from new technology Ideal Candidate The successful candidate should have strong experience in advanced manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, industrial automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, production technology, or smart-factory transformation, preferably within complex industrial or high-volume manufacturing environments. The candidate should demonstrate:Proven experience leading advanced manufacturing technology programs. Strong understanding of modern manufacturing processes, automation, and industrial technology. Experience implementing robotics, automated production systems, machine vision, industrial IoT, or intelligent manufacturing solutions. Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, MES, ERP, industrial networks, sensors, motion control, and manufacturing automation. Experience with digital manufacturing, manufacturing analytics, simulation, digital twins, or virtual commissioning. Understanding of AI and machine-learning applications in manufacturing is highly desirable. Experience evaluating and implementing emerging manufacturing technologies. Strong knowledge of manufacturing process optimization, productivity improvement, and capacity planning. Experience managing technology feasibility studies, pilots, commissioning, qualification, and production deployment. Strong understanding of manufacturing quality, process capability, reliability, and operational performance. Experience developing technology business cases, capital investment proposals, ROI analysis, and payback assessments. Strong project-management and portfolio-management capabilities. Experience managing technology suppliers, system integrators, equipment manufacturers, and technical partners. Strong understanding of industrial safety, operational technology cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and risk management.

We're Hiring: Production Engineering Manager Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a globally focused organization committed to improving manufacturing performance, production reliability, engineering excellence, and operational efficiency across diverse markets. Our teams combine engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, technology, and commercial expertise to build safe, scalable, and high-performing production environments. The Role We are seeking an experienced Production Engineering Manager to lead production engineering strategy, process optimization, manufacturing performance, equipment reliability, capacity improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bridge engineering and production operations, ensuring manufacturing processes are efficient, reliable, scalable, safe, cost-effective, and capable of consistently meeting quality and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement production engineering strategies aligned with manufacturing and business objectives. Lead production engineering activities across manufacturing lines, facilities, equipment, and production processes. Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, capacity constraints, and improvement opportunities. Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work methods, layouts, equipment configurations, and production flows. Provide engineering support for daily production operations and technical problem resolution. Lead root-cause analysis for recurring production, equipment, process, and quality issues. Develop corrective and preventive actions to improve production performance and reliability. Improve production capacity, throughput, cycle times, yield, productivity, and equipment utilization. Evaluate production requirements and determine appropriate equipment, tooling, automation, and process technologies. Lead engineering studies, feasibility assessments, trials, prototypes, and production validation activities. Manage production engineering projects from concept and design through implementation, commissioning, and stabilization. Coordinate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Safety, IT, and Product Development teams. Develop production layouts, process flows, equipment specifications, line-balancing models, and technical documentation. Conduct capacity analysis and develop plans to support production growth and changing demand. Lead manufacturing line expansions, relocations, modifications, upgrades, and new line installations. Support new product introduction and ensure products can be manufactured efficiently and consistently. Review product designs for manufacturability, assembly, materials, tolerances, tooling, and production requirements. Implement Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles where applicable. Develop and validate manufacturing processes, standard work instructions, operating parameters, and process controls. Establish production engineering standards, specifications, procedures, and engineering change controls. Manage engineering changes and assess their impact on production, quality, cost, capacity, and delivery. Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, testing, and production acceptance. Establish preventive maintenance requirements in collaboration with Maintenance and Reliability teams. Monitor equipment performance, downtime, failure patterns, and technical reliability. Support automation initiatives including robotics, machine vision, controls, sensors, and digitally enabled production systems. Evaluate opportunities for process automation, mechanization, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Develop and maintain process capability studies, production standards, and technical performance requirements. Monitor process variation and implement improvements to increase stability and repeatability. Work closely with Quality teams to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints. Support statistical process control, process capability analysis, and quality improvement programs. Develop engineering solutions to improve material utilization, energy efficiency, labor productivity, and operating costs. Evaluate capital investment proposals for production equipment, tooling, automation, and facility improvements. Develop business cases covering capital expenditure, operating costs, productivity gains, capacity benefits, and ROI. Manage production engineering budgets, resources, contractors, and external technical service providers. Monitor engineering project schedules, costs, risks, technical deliverables, and implementation quality. Ensure production processes comply with applicable safety, environmental, quality, regulatory, and engineering requirements. Participate in production risk assessments, process hazard reviews, and operational safety initiatives. Develop contingency plans for critical equipment failures, capacity constraints, and production disruptions. Maintain engineering documentation, equipment records, drawings, specifications, process parameters, and change histories. Use manufacturing data, production analytics, MES, ERP, SCADA, and other digital tools to identify improvement opportunities. Develop production dashboards covering throughput, efficiency, downtime, yield, quality, and engineering performance. Identify emerging manufacturing technologies and assess their potential operational and commercial value. Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value-stream improvement, and other continuous improvement initiatives. Train and develop production engineers, technical specialists, and manufacturing personnel. Establish engineering competency requirements, technical training plans, and knowledge-sharing practices. Provide management with regular reports covering production performance, engineering projects, technical risks, costs, capacity, and improvement opportunities. Key Performance Indicators Production throughput Production capacity utilization Overall equipment effectiveness Equipment availability Equipment downtime Mean time between failures Mean time to repair Production cycle time Process cycle-time reduction Production yield First-pass yield Scrap rate Rework rate Process capability Defect rate Labor productivity Units produced per labor hour Production cost per unit Material utilization Energy consumption per unit Line utilization Changeover time Engineering project delivery Engineering project budget adherence Capital project ROINew product introduction performance Production ramp-up performance Preventive maintenance completion Engineering change cycle time Automation utilization Continuous improvement savings Safety and compliance performance Customer quality performance Ideal Candidate The successful candidate should have strong experience in production engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, operations engineering, or factory engineering, preferably within manufacturing, automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, consumer products, energy, aerospace, or other engineering-intensive environments. The candidate should demonstrate:Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, equipment, and industrial engineering principles. Experience leading production engineering teams and manufacturing improvement programs. Strong knowledge of process optimization, line balancing, capacity planning, and productivity improvement. Experience with equipment commissioning, process validation, troubleshooting, and production ramp-up. Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience supporting new product introduction and Design for Manufacturing. Knowledge of automation, robotics, controls, sensors, and modern manufacturing technologies. Strong analytical and root-cause-analysis capabilities. Experience using production data and engineering metrics to drive decisions. Strong understanding of quality systems, process controls, and manufacturing standards. Experience managing capital projects, engineering budgets, vendors, and technical contractors. Strong project-management and stakeholder-management capabilities. Excellent communication and technical presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple engineering projects, production priorities, and operational risks. Familiarity with ERP, MES, SCADA, CAD, maintenance, and manufacturing analytics systems. Strong understanding of workplace safety and engineering compliance. Experience working with international and distributed teams. A practical, data-driven, and continuous-improvement mindset.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:</p><br><p>Approach each client engagement as a&amp;nbsp;<strong>partnership</strong>, create an environment that attracts the&amp;nbsp;<strong>most talented professionals</strong>&amp;nbsp;and allows them to flourish, and regulate&amp;nbsp;<strong>growth</strong>&amp;nbsp;to maintain&amp;nbsp;<strong>excellence</strong>&amp;nbsp;in our service standards.</p><br><br><p>We are seeking an experienced Procurement &amp;amp; Contracts Lead to lead the procurement and contracts function on large-scale data center, mission-critical, and infrastructure programs in KSA.</p><br><p>The role sits within Decima’s Project Management Consultancy (PMC) teams, acting as the Owner’s onsite representative and leading the full procurement and contract lifecycle for EPC contractors and major project packages on the Client’s behalf.</p><br><p>The successful candidate will support procurement and contracting strategy, lead tendering and award activities, manage post-award contract administration, variations, claims, payments, and close-out, and protect the Client’s commercial and contractual position throughout project delivery.</p><br><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><br><ul><li>Support the Client in developing procurement and contracting strategies and lead their implementation across project packages.</li><li>Develop procurement package plans, tender schedules, bidder lists, and procurement governance processes.</li><li>Lead contractor and supplier prequalification, capability assessments, RFQs, RFPs, and tendering activities.</li><li>Prepare and coordinate scopes of work, pricing schedules, contract exhibits, clarification logs, and tender addenda.</li><li>Lead technical and commercial bid evaluations, including review of bidder qualifications, assumptions, exclusions, pricing, schedules, delivery methodology, and contractual deviations.</li><li>Prepare bid comparison sheets, evaluation reports, negotiation strategies, and award recommendations for Client approval.</li><li>Lead tender clarification meetings, bidder interviews, commercial alignment discussions, and negotiations.</li><li>Coordinate with cost teams to benchmark pricing and validate project budgets.</li><li>Lead post-award administration of EPC and major project contracts.</li><li>Review and interpret contractual terms, scope provisions, payment mechanisms, warranties, liabilities, indemnities, and termination provisions.</li><li>Refer matters requiring formal legal interpretation to the Client’s legal function.</li><li>Own and maintain contract registers for notices, bonds, guarantees, insurance, payments, variations, claims, and contractual key dates.</li><li>Ensure contractual notices and responses are issued accurately and within required timeframes.</li><li>Lead variation, change order, and change-control processes.</li><li>Review contractor claims, including extension-of-time and cost claims, and prepare recommended Owner positions.</li><li>Support assessment and certification of interim payments, milestone payments, retention, provisional sums, and final accounts.</li><li>Monitor contractor contractual performance and compliance.</li><li>Support dispute avoidance and development of contractual and commercial positions.</li><li>Own OFCI / CFCI and long-lead equipment tracking, including responsibility splits between the Client and contractor.</li><li>Chair periodic long-lead equipment and procurement coordination meetings.</li><li>Identify and escalate delivery or procurement risks that could affect the project program.</li><li>Lead contract and commercial close-out, including final account settlement, warranties, securities, outstanding claims, and completion documentation.</li><li>Maintain warranty and defects registers throughout the applicable defects liability period.</li><li>Identify procurement, contractual, commercial, technical, and schedule risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are assigned and tracked.</li><li>Prepare procurement and contracts dashboards, claims reports, variation reports, risk reports, and executive updates for the Client’s PMO.</li><li>Provide guidance to project teams on tender governance, contract interpretation, change management, claims avoidance, and commercial risk.</li><li>Lead and develop the procurement and contracts team, including contract administrators, procurement engineers, and tendering support staff.</li><li>Manage team resourcing, package allocation, quality review, and technical development.</li><li>Coordinate closely with project management, engineering, cost, planning, commercial, commissioning, document control, and Client teams.</li><li>Escalate matters outside the PMC’s delegated authority to the Project / Site Director for referral to the Client.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of contractual, commercial, pricing, and tender information and ensure integrity of the procurement process.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><br><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.</li><li>12–15 years of procurement and contracts experience** on major construction or infrastructure projects.</li><li>Minimum **5 years of experience leading a procurement, contracts, or commercial function**.</li><li>Strong experience managing the full procurement lifecycle from strategy and tendering through award, administration, and close-out.</li><li>Strong contractor prequalification and tender management experience.</li><li>Extensive experience with technical and commercial bid evaluation.</li><li>Strong knowledge of EPC contract administration under FIDIC or equivalent contract forms.</li><li>Experience administering EPC lump-sum contracts.</li><li>Strong contract interpretation skills, including risk allocation, liabilities, indemnities, warranties, and termination provisions.</li><li>Strong commercial management and change-control experience.</li><li>Experience managing variations, change orders, claims, and extension-of-time assessments.</li><li>Experience supporting payment certification against contractual payment mechanisms.</li><li>Strong final account management and contract close-out experience.</li><li>Experience managing contractors and suppliers.</li><li>Experience administering bonds, guarantees, insurance, and contractual securities.</li><li>Strong procurement and contractual risk-management capabilities.</li><li>Experience managing long-lead equipment and OFCI / CFCI arrangements.</li><li>Experience preparing procurement and contracts reports for executive and Client audiences.</li><li>Proven team leadership experience, including resourcing, package allocation, and review of team output.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li><li>Experience with SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP / procurement / contract management systems.</li><li>Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare, communicate, and defend contractual positions clearly.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><br><ul><li>Experience on data center or mission-critical projects.</li><li>Experience on at least two data center or comparable projects with individual project values exceeding **USD 500 million**.</li><li>Strong PMC or Owner’s Representative experience.</li><li>Experience working with major hyperscale, government-linked, or PIF-affiliated clients.</li><li>Strong knowledge of the KSA procurement market, including regional contractors, vendors, local content requirements, and procurement regulations.</li><li>Professional accreditation such as **CIPS, MRICS / RICS, PMP, AACE, CIArb**, or equivalent.</li><li>Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.</li><li>Arabic language capability.</li><li>Experience with both single-EPC and multi-package project delivery models.</li><li>Experience managing OFCI / CFCI arrangements where the Owner directly procured major equipment.</li><li>Exposure to dispute resolution processes, including DAB / DAAB, adjudication, or arbitration support.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of ERP, procurement, and contract management platforms.</li></ul><p><strong>PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS</strong></p><br><ul><li>Microsoft Excel</li><li>Microsoft Word</li><li>Microsoft PowerPoint</li><li>Microsoft Outlook</li><li>SAP</li><li>Oracle</li><li>ERP / Procurement Platforms</li><li>Contract Management Systems</li><li>EDMS / PMIS Platforms</li><li>Procurement and Tender Trackers</li><li>Claims and Variation Trackers</li><li>Risk and Executive Reporting Dashboards</li></ul><p>Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.</p><br><br> </div>

We're Hiring: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Senior Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a globally focused organization delivering complex construction, infrastructure, real estate, engineering, and development projects across diverse markets. Our multidisciplinary teams combine commercial, engineering, project-management, procurement, design, and construction expertise to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and with strong commercial discipline. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and cost-management activities across construction and development projects. The role will oversee cost planning, measurement, estimating, procurement, tendering, contract administration, valuations, variations, payment certification, cost reporting, final accounts, and commercial risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical quantity-surveying expertise, commercial judgment, contract knowledge, analytical capability, and the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and project teams. Key Responsibilities Lead quantity surveying and commercial management activities across assigned construction and development projects. Develop and maintain project cost plans, budgets, forecasts, and commercial strategies. Review project scope, drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents to establish accurate cost requirements. Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and pricing documents. Measure building, civil, infrastructure, MEP, architectural, structural, and specialist works as applicable. Prepare and review cost estimates at feasibility, concept, design-development, tender, and construction stages. Develop elemental and detailed cost plans and monitor cost movement throughout the project lifecycle. Benchmark project costs against historical data, market rates, and comparable projects. Conduct cost analysis and identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization. Support project feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and financial business cases. Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities, pricing schedules, and commercial instructions. Manage tendering and procurement processes in coordination with Procurement, Design, Engineering, and Project Management teams. Identify suitable contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist vendors for tender participation. Issue and manage requests for quotations, invitations to tender, clarifications, and commercial submissions. Review and analyze contractor and supplier tenders for completeness, compliance, qualifications, exclusions, and commercial risks. Prepare tender comparison reports and commercial recommendations. Lead or support commercial negotiations with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers. Review contract terms, pricing mechanisms, payment provisions, retention, bonds, warranties, insurance, and commercial obligations. Administer construction contracts in accordance with approved terms and project procedures. Monitor contractor financial performance, commitments, expenditure, and forecast final cost. Prepare interim valuations and assess contractor applications for payment. Verify measured quantities, completed works, supporting documentation, and contractual entitlement before payment certification. Maintain accurate records of project costs, commitments, payments, variations, claims, and forecasts. Assess variations, change orders, instructions, and additional works for scope, quantity, valuation, and contractual entitlement. Prepare and negotiate variation quotations and commercial assessments. Monitor potential changes and ensure commercial impacts are identified before implementation where possible. Review extension-of-time and disruption claims from a commercial and contractual perspective. Assess loss-and-expense claims, prolongation costs, acceleration costs, and other contractor entitlements. Prepare commercial recommendations relating to claims, disputes, and contractual matters. Maintain variation, claims, payment, procurement, and commercial registers. Monitor project cash flow and prepare periodic cost forecasts. Prepare monthly commercial reports covering committed cost, actual expenditure, forecast final cost, variations, risks, and opportunities. Analyze cost movements and investigate significant variances against approved budgets. Establish and monitor project cost-control procedures and commercial governance. Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies with project leadership. Support project managers and senior leadership with commercial advice and cost information. Provide independent cost advice to clients, developers, project directors, and other stakeholders. Review consultant, contractor, subcontractor, and supplier proposals for commercial completeness and value. Coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers, planners, procurement teams, finance teams, and legal advisers. Participate in design reviews to identify cost impacts and opportunities for value optimization. Monitor design development and assess the commercial impact of design changes. Support value-engineering workshops and evaluate alternative materials, systems, specifications, and construction methodologies. Maintain cost databases, market-rate information, historical project data, and benchmarking information. Monitor construction market conditions, labor costs, material prices, equipment costs, and supply-chain trends. Assess the commercial impact of inflation, foreign-exchange movements, material escalation, and market volatility where relevant. Review subcontractor accounts, payment applications, variations, and final accounts. Support procurement strategies and packaging decisions to improve cost, schedule, and commercial outcomes. Monitor procurement commitments against approved budgets and project cash-flow requirements. Prepare and negotiate subcontract and supplier final accounts. Lead the preparation and agreement of main-contract final accounts. Ensure all commercial records and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and properly maintained. Support internal, client, lender, regulatory, and external commercial audits. Ensure compliance with applicable contractual, commercial, procurement, financial, and project-governance requirements. Identify potential contractual disputes at an early stage and support resolution through structured commercial analysis. Maintain effective documentation and evidence trails for commercial decisions and contractual matters. Mentor junior quantity surveyors, commercial assistants, and other project-commercial personnel. Establish consistent measurement, estimating, reporting, and commercial-management standards across projects. Promote best practices in cost control, contract administration, procurement, and commercial risk management. Evaluate digital quantity-surveying, cost-management, BIM, estimating, and commercial-management technologies. Use BIM and digital measurement tools where appropriate to improve quantity accuracy and cost visibility. Provide senior management with regular reports on project cost, commercial risks, claims, variations, forecasts, and financial performance. Key Performance Indicators Project cost variance Forecast final cost accuracy Budget adherence Cost-plan accuracy Cost-estimate accuracy Quantity measurement accuracy Tender savings and competitiveness Procurement cost efficiency Tender turnaround time Tender evaluation accuracy Contractor commercial performance Subcontractor commercial performance Variation identification and resolution Variation value versus approved budget Variation approval cycle time Claims resolution performance Payment certification accuracy Payment turnaround time Final-account completion Final-account variance Cost-reporting timeliness Forecast accuracy Cost-risk identification Commercial risk mitigation Value-engineering savings Cost-saving opportunities identified Procurement savings Cash-flow forecast accuracy Contract compliance Commercial documentation accuracy Audit findings and closure Commercial dispute resolution Subcontractor account settlement Project commercial performance Cost per project milestone Commercial team productivity Client and stakeholder satisfaction Cost-management process improvement Digital measurement and reporting adoption Ideal Candidate The successful candidate should have strong experience in quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, construction economics, contract administration, or project commercial management, preferably across major building, infrastructure, engineering, real estate, or development projects. The candidate should demonstrate:Extensive experience in quantity surveying and construction cost management. Strong knowledge of measurement, estimating, cost planning, tendering, procurement, and commercial administration. Proven experience managing project costs from pre-contract through construction and final account. Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles. Experience with variations, claims, valuations, payment applications, and final accounts. Strong knowledge of construction measurement standards and methods. Experience preparing and reviewing bills of quantities and schedules of rates. Strong tender analysis, bid evaluation, and commercial negotiation capabilities. Experience working with main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and specialist vendors. Strong understanding of building, civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction costs. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documentation. Strong cost-analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial-reporting skills. Excellent commercial judgment and risk-assessment capabilities.

We're Hiring: Industrial Robotics Manager Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a globally focused organization committed to advancing industrial automation, robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and operational efficiency across diverse markets. Our teams collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Automation, IT, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Safety, Procurement, and technology partners to design, implement, and optimize scalable robotic solutions. The Role We are seeking an experienced Industrial Robotics Manager to lead the strategy, engineering, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of industrial robotics and automated production systems. The ideal candidate will combine strong robotics engineering knowledge with operational and project leadership, overseeing robotic systems from concept and integration through commissioning, production ramp-up, performance optimization, maintenance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement industrial robotics strategies aligned with manufacturing and business objectives. Identify automation opportunities across production, assembly, material handling, inspection, packaging, welding, and logistics processes. Lead robotics feasibility studies, automation assessments, business cases, pilots, and implementation programs. Evaluate industrial robots, robotic cells, automation platforms, end-of-arm tooling, vision systems, and control technologies. Manage robotics projects from concept, design, simulation, and procurement through installation, commissioning, and production stabilization. Define functional, technical, safety, performance, and integration requirements for robotic systems. Lead development and deployment of robotic cells, workstations, and automated production lines. Manage industrial robot applications including articulated robots, SCARA, delta, Cartesian, collaborative robots, and autonomous systems where appropriate. Oversee robotic applications for welding, painting, assembly, palletizing, packaging, machine tending, picking, inspection, dispensing, and material handling. Coordinate robot programming, motion planning, sequencing, tooling, fixtures, sensors, and machine interfaces. Ensure robots are effectively integrated with PLCs, HMIs, safety systems, vision systems, conveyors, sensors, and production equipment. Coordinate integration with MES, ERP, SCADA, industrial networks, and manufacturing data platforms. Lead robotic simulation, offline programming, cycle-time analysis, reach studies, collision checks, and process optimization. Establish standards for robot programming, controls architecture, electrical interfaces, mechanical integration, and documentation. Coordinate factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, validation, and production handover. Monitor robotic system performance, availability, utilization, cycle time, throughput, precision, and reliability. Analyze production and robotics data to identify bottlenecks, recurring failures, and optimization opportunities. Lead root-cause analysis for robotic faults, downtime, quality issues, and production interruptions. Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for robotic systems. Work with Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve robot reliability and equipment lifecycle performance. Manage robot calibration, preventive inspections, software updates, backups, and configuration control. Coordinate spare-parts planning and critical component availability for robotic systems. Establish recovery procedures for robot failures, controls faults, communication failures, and production interruptions. Manage robotics vendors, OEMs, system integrators, controls specialists, and technology partners. Define vendor requirements, technical specifications, service levels, warranties, support models, and performance expectations. Monitor supplier performance, project quality, technical support, response times, and implementation milestones. Manage robotics capital projects, operating expenses, budgets, and lifecycle costs. Evaluate automation ROI, payback periods, labor productivity, capacity gains, quality improvements, and operating-cost reductions. Support manufacturing expansion, plant modernization, production-line upgrades, and new facility development. Ensure robotic solutions are scalable for changing production volumes, product variants, and manufacturing requirements. Coordinate robotics requirements for new product introduction and production ramp-up. Support DFM, DFA, process engineering, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing-readiness activities. Ensure robotic systems meet applicable machinery safety, functional safety, electrical, EMC, and operational requirements. Conduct robotic risk assessments and ensure appropriate guarding, interlocks, safety scanners, emergency stops, and safe operating procedures. Establish cybersecurity and access-control practices for connected robotic systems. Develop operational, maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and emergency-response documentation. Coordinate training for robot operators, programmers, engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams. Establish competency requirements and certification programs for personnel working with robotic systems. Identify emerging technologies including AI-enabled robotics, machine vision, autonomous robots, digital twins, adaptive motion control, and robotic analytics. Evaluate opportunities to improve robotic systems through AI, computer vision, predictive analytics, simulation, and intelligent automation. Promote Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, reliability engineering, and continuous-improvement practices. Establish robotics technology roadmaps, architecture standards, lifecycle plans, and modernization priorities. Provide management with regular reports covering robotics performance, projects, reliability, costs, risks, capacity, and improvement opportunities. Key Performance Indicators Robot system availability Robot uptime Overall equipment effectiveness Robot utilization Production throughput Robotic cycle time Cycle-time adherence Robotic process capacity Robot positioning accuracy Repeatability performance Automation-related downtime Mean time between failures Mean time to repair Robot fault frequency Repeat failure rate Preventive maintenance completion Predictive maintenance effectiveness Production quality and defect rate Robotics-related scrap and rework Machine vision inspection accuracy Robotic cell first-pass yield Commissioning and ramp-up performance FAT and SAT completion Project schedule adherence Project budget adherence Automation implementation ROIPayback period Labor productivity improvement Capacity improvement Cost per unit Energy consumption Spare-parts availability Vendor SLA performance Technical support response time Safety incidents and compliance Robotics training completion Programming and documentation compliance System backup and configuration compliance Cybersecurity compliance Continuous-improvement savings Technology roadmap execution Ideal Candidate The successful candidate should have strong experience in industrial robotics, factory automation, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, robotics integration, or intelligent manufacturing, preferably within automotive, electronics, semiconductor, industrial equipment, consumer goods, logistics, or high-volume production environments. The candidate should demonstrate:Strong knowledge of industrial robotics and automated manufacturing systems. Experience managing robotic automation projects from concept through commissioning and optimization. Hands-on understanding of robot programming, motion control, tooling, fixtures, and robotic cell integration. Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, drives, sensors, safety systems, and industrial communication networks. Experience with robotic programming and simulation platforms. Understanding of machine vision, inspection systems, and robotic perception technologies. Experience integrating robotics with conveyors, machines, MES, SCADA, ERP, and factory automation systems. Strong understanding of industrial machinery and functional safety requirements. Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, validation, troubleshooting, and production ramp-up. Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance. Experience managing robotics OEMs, system integrators, suppliers, and technical contractors. Ability to evaluate automation investments, business cases, risks, and ROI. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using operational and equipment data. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous-improvement methodologies. Understanding of robotics cybersecurity, configuration management, and system lifecycle requirements. Strong project-management, planning, budgeting, and stakeholder-management capabilities. Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple automation projects, priorities, technical issues, and deadlines. Experience working with international and distributed engineering and operations teams. Strong interest in emerging robotics, AI, vision, autonomous systems, and smart-factory technologies.

We're Hiring: Mechatronics Manager Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a globally focused organization committed to developing advanced engineering, automation, intelligent equipment, and integrated technology solutions across diverse markets. Our teams combine mechanical, electrical, electronics, controls, software, robotics, manufacturing, and systems engineering expertise to design, deploy, and optimize reliable mechatronic systems for complex industrial applications. The Role We are seeking an experienced Mechatronics Manager to lead mechatronics engineering, automation, robotics, intelligent equipment, motion systems, controls, prototyping, integration, and technical development programs. The ideal candidate will provide multidisciplinary leadership across mechanical and electrical systems, sensors, actuators, motors, PLCs, robotics, embedded systems, industrial networks, and software, ensuring integrated solutions meet performance, reliability, safety, quality, and cost objectives. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement mechatronics engineering strategies aligned with business, product, manufacturing, and technology objectives. Lead multidisciplinary mechatronics engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, electronics, controls, automation, robotics, and software disciplines. Manage the design, development, integration, testing, commissioning, and optimization of mechatronic systems. Define system-level requirements, functional specifications, technical architecture, interfaces, and performance targets. Develop integrated mechanical, electrical, electronic, control, and software solutions. Lead the design of automated machinery, production equipment, robotic systems, intelligent devices, and industrial automation platforms. Evaluate motors, drives, actuators, sensors, controllers, PLCs, servos, robotics, vision systems, and embedded technologies. Develop motion-control systems involving servo motors, stepper motors, linear actuators, gear systems, and precision positioning. Lead robotics integration including industrial robots, collaborative robots, autonomous systems, end-effectors, and robotic work cells. Design and optimize pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, and precision mechanical systems. Coordinate mechanical and electrical packaging, component selection, system interfaces, and design integration. Develop control architectures using PLCs, industrial PCs, embedded controllers, motion controllers, and distributed control systems. Integrate sensors and instrumentation for position, force, pressure, temperature, vibration, vision, and condition monitoring. Manage industrial communication networks and protocols used by integrated equipment and automation systems. Support development and integration of HMI, SCADA, MES, machine-vision, and manufacturing-control interfaces. Lead prototyping, proof-of-concept development, engineering trials, and technology demonstrations. Establish design-review processes covering requirements, architecture, risk, manufacturability, reliability, safety, and performance. Coordinate system simulation, modeling, testing, validation, and performance verification. Develop engineering test plans, acceptance criteria, validation procedures, and commissioning requirements. Lead factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and production handover. Investigate system failures, intermittent faults, control issues, mechanical failures, and integration problems. Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions. Analyze system performance data to identify reliability, productivity, and optimization opportunities. Improve equipment cycle time, precision, throughput, energy efficiency, and operational stability. Support predictive maintenance and condition-monitoring solutions for mechatronic equipment. Integrate sensors, data acquisition, analytics, and diagnostic systems to improve equipment visibility. Coordinate engineering changes, design modifications, software updates, and hardware upgrades. Maintain configuration control and ensure engineering changes are properly documented, reviewed, tested, and released. Support new-product introduction, manufacturing automation, process development, and production scale-up. Work closely with manufacturing engineering and operations teams to improve automation readiness and production performance. Apply design-for-manufacturing, design-for-assembly, design-for-serviceability, and lifecycle engineering principles. Evaluate emerging technologies including AI-enabled robotics, machine vision, digital twins, autonomous systems, edge computing, and intelligent controls. Develop technical roadmaps for mechatronics platforms, automation architectures, and future equipment capabilities. Manage technology suppliers, equipment manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, and engineering contractors. Define technical specifications, supplier requirements, acceptance criteria, warranties, service expectations, and performance standards. Monitor supplier technical performance, delivery quality, responsiveness, and engineering support. Support procurement of motors, drives, sensors, controllers, robotics, actuators, automation hardware, and specialized components. Manage engineering budgets, project costs, capital investments, resources, and technical schedules. Develop business cases for automation and mechatronics investments, including ROI, productivity gains, lifecycle costs, and risk. Ensure mechatronic systems comply with applicable machinery safety, electrical, functional safety, EMC, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Conduct engineering risk assessments, FMEA, hazard analysis, and safety reviews. Support functional safety implementation for automated and robotic systems where applicable. Develop technical documentation including system specifications, schematics, drawings, software documentation, test procedures, and maintenance manuals. Establish engineering standards, component libraries, design guidelines, and reusable mechatronics architectures. Train and mentor engineers, technicians, and technical specialists in mechatronics technologies and engineering practices. Promote Lean, Six Sigma, reliability engineering, systems engineering, and continuous-improvement methodologies. Benchmark technologies and engineering practices against industry developments and leading manufacturers. Build relationships with universities, research institutions, technology companies, and specialist engineering partners. Provide management with regular reports covering engineering programs, system performance, technical risks, costs, milestones, and improvement opportunities. Key Performance Indicators Mechatronics projects delivered Engineering project schedule adherence System development cycle time Prototype development cycle time First-pass design success System integration success rate Commissioning cycle time Factory acceptance test performance Site acceptance test performance Equipment availability Equipment uptime Overall equipment effectiveness Machine cycle time Production throughput System reliability Mean time between failures Mean time to repair Unplanned equipment downtime Repeat failure rate Predictive maintenance effectiveness Control-system performance Motion accuracy Positioning repeatability Robotics utilization Automation utilization Machine-vision accuracy Sensor and instrumentation reliability System response time Process capability Engineering change effectiveness Design defect rate Field failure rate Safety incidents Functional safety compliance Supplier performance Supplier SLA compliance Engineering budget adherence Capital project ROIManufacturing cost reduction Energy-efficiency improvement Training and competency completion Continuous-improvement savings Ideal Candidate The successful candidate should have strong experience in mechatronics engineering, industrial automation, robotics, controls engineering, electromechanical systems, intelligent machinery, or advanced manufacturing technology. The candidate should demonstrate:Proven experience managing multidisciplinary mechatronics or automation engineering teams. Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronics, controls, software, and systems integration. Experience designing and commissioning automated machinery, robotic systems, or intelligent equipment. Strong knowledge of PLCs, motion controllers, servo systems, drives, sensors, actuators, and industrial communication networks. Experience with industrial robots, collaborative robots, machine vision, automated handling, or autonomous systems. Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, and precision motion systems. Experience with HMI, SCADA, MES, industrial PCs, embedded systems, or related automation platforms. Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities. Experience with system testing, validation, commissioning, and production release. Strong understanding of machinery safety, electrical safety, functional safety, EMC, and applicable engineering standards. Experience with FMEA, risk assessment, reliability engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement. Ability to evaluate engineering designs, technology options, suppliers, costs, risks, and lifecycle requirements. Experience managing engineering projects, budgets, technical resources, and delivery schedules. Strong experience working with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, and contractors. Familiarity with digital twins, industrial IoT, edge computing, AI-enabled automation, or predictive analytics is highly desirable. Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, technical documentation, presentation, and stakeholder-management capabilities.

We're Hiring: Pipeline Integrity Manager Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a globally focused organization committed to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient energy infrastructure across diverse operating environments. Our teams combine engineering, operations, inspection, maintenance, integrity management, technology, and risk expertise to protect critical pipeline assets and support long-term operational performance. The Role We are seeking an experienced Pipeline Integrity Manager to lead pipeline integrity management, risk assessment, inspection, corrosion control, maintenance strategy, regulatory compliance, and asset reliability programs. The ideal candidate will oversee the complete integrity lifecycle of pipeline systems, ensuring that threats such as corrosion, cracking, mechanical damage, geohazards, operational failures, and third-party interference are identified, assessed, monitored, and effectively managed. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement pipeline integrity strategies aligned with safety, reliability, regulatory, and business objectives. Manage integrity programs for oil, gas, water, chemical, and other pipeline systems as applicable. Establish risk-based integrity management plans for pipelines, facilities, and associated assets. Maintain comprehensive pipeline asset registers, integrity records, inspection histories, and technical documentation. Identify and assess internal and external corrosion, cracking, erosion, mechanical damage, fatigue, geohazards, and other pipeline threats. Conduct pipeline risk assessments and develop risk-ranking methodologies. Evaluate probability and consequence of failure for critical pipeline segments. Develop inspection, monitoring, testing, and mitigation programs based on identified risks. Manage in-line inspection programs using appropriate inspection technologies. Coordinate intelligent pigging activities, including planning, preparation, execution, data review, and follow-up. Evaluate inspection results and ensure anomalies are properly assessed and prioritized. Manage direct assessment and other integrity assessment methodologies where applicable. Coordinate pipeline inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance activities. Develop and maintain corrosion management programs for internal and external corrosion threats. Oversee corrosion monitoring, chemical treatment, cathodic protection, coating systems, and corrosion-control activities. Monitor cathodic protection performance and coordinate corrective actions. Manage pipeline integrity digs, anomaly excavations, repairs, and verification activities. Establish criteria for anomaly assessment, repair prioritization, and fitness-for-service decisions. Coordinate engineering assessments for defects, wall loss, cracks, dents, weld anomalies, and other integrity threats. Support fitness-for-service, remaining-life, fracture-mechanics, and failure-assessment studies where required. Assess pipeline operating conditions and identify integrity risks associated with pressure, temperature, flow, product composition, and operating changes. Review pipeline operating envelopes and recommend appropriate integrity controls. Monitor pipeline performance, incidents, leaks, pressure anomalies, and integrity-related events. Lead root-cause investigations into pipeline failures, leaks, ruptures, corrosion events, and recurring integrity issues. Develop corrective and preventive actions following integrity incidents and investigations. Manage pipeline integrity databases and ensure accurate inspection, maintenance, and risk information. Use integrity-management software, GIS, analytics, and digital tools to improve risk visibility and decision-making. Develop integrity dashboards covering inspection status, risk exposure, anomalies, repairs, corrosion, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, Projects, Inspection, and Emergency Response teams. Provide integrity requirements for new pipeline design, modifications, expansions, tie-ins, and asset upgrades. Review engineering designs, material specifications, welding requirements, coatings, corrosion protection, and integrity provisions. Participate in management-of-change processes affecting pipeline systems and operating conditions. Assess integrity risks associated with new products, changes in throughput, pressure increases, and operational modifications. Develop pipeline repair, replacement, rehabilitation, and life-extension strategies. Establish long-term integrity and asset replacement plans based on risk and remaining service life. Manage pipeline integrity budgets, resources, contractors, inspection providers, and specialist consultants. Define technical requirements and performance standards for integrity service providers. Manage relationships with inspection companies, engineering consultants, testing laboratories, and specialist vendors. Monitor contractor performance, inspection quality, technical compliance, and delivery timelines. Ensure pipeline integrity activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes, standards, and company requirements. Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections, audits, technical reviews, and compliance assessments. Maintain integrity management procedures, standards, inspection plans, repair criteria, and technical records. Develop emergency response requirements for pipeline leaks, ruptures, loss of containment, and other integrity events. Conduct integrity reviews following significant operational changes, incidents, or inspection findings. Identify opportunities for predictive analytics, advanced inspection technologies, remote monitoring, and automated integrity assessment. Evaluate emerging technologies including fiber-optic monitoring, digital twins, advanced in-line inspection, robotics, and predictive integrity analytics. Train and develop integrity engineers, inspectors, technicians, and relevant operational personnel. Provide senior management with regular reports on pipeline integrity risks, inspection results, compliance, incidents, costs, and improvement initiatives. Key Performance Indicators Pipeline integrity risk exposure Pipeline availability and reliability Pipeline failure frequency Leak and loss-of-containment incidents Unplanned pipeline shutdowns Corrosion rate Corrosion-related failures Cathodic protection compliance Inspection plan completion In-line inspection completion Inspection data quality High-risk anomaly closure Integrity dig completion Repair completion rate Overdue integrity actions Fitness-for-service assessment completion Remaining-life assessment coverage Preventive maintenance completion Integrity-related incident response time Root-cause investigation completion Corrective action closure Repeat integrity failure rate Regulatory compliance Integrity audit findings Contractor performance Inspection cost efficiency Integrity budget adherence Asset life-extension savings Pipeline availability improvement Risk reduction achieved Integrity program ROIIdeal Candidate The successful candidate should have strong experience in pipeline integrity management, pipeline engineering, corrosion engineering, asset integrity, inspection, reliability engineering, or oil and gas infrastructure, preferably within upstream, midstream, downstream, petrochemical, utilities, or industrial pipeline environments. The candidate should demonstrate:Strong understanding of pipeline integrity management principles and risk-based methodologies. Experience managing pipeline inspection, assessment, corrosion control, and repair programs. Strong knowledge of internal and external corrosion mechanisms and mitigation techniques. Experience with in-line inspection and intelligent pigging technologies. Understanding of pipeline defect assessment, fitness-for-service, remaining-life evaluation, and anomaly management. Knowledge of cathodic protection, coatings, corrosion monitoring, and chemical treatment. Strong understanding of pipeline materials, welding, fabrication, construction, and operating conditions. Experience managing pipeline integrity databases, GIS systems, inspection data, and risk models. Strong knowledge of applicable pipeline codes, standards, regulations, and industry practices. Experience investigating pipeline failures, leaks, corrosion events, and integrity incidents. Strong analytical, engineering, and problem-solving capabilities. Experience managing inspection contractors, engineering consultants, and specialist vendors. Strong project-management and budget-management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities. Ability to prioritize integrity risks and make technically sound recommendations. Strong understanding of process safety, environmental protection, and operational risk. Familiarity with digital integrity-management, predictive analytics, and remote monitoring technologies. Professional engineering or relevant technical certification is desirable. Experience working with international and distributed teams. A strong safety, reliability, risk-management, and continuous-improvement mindset.

Business Development Manager – Steel Structures, Aluminium, Prefab, Modular & Events<br>The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving new business growth and expanding Albaddad’s market presence across Steel Structures, Aluminium Structures, Prefabricated Buildings, Modular Buildings, Tents, Temporary Structures, Events and Manufacturing Solutions. The role requires a commercially driven and highly proactive professional with a strong hunter mentality, capable of identifying new markets, developing strategic relationships, generating qualified opportunities, and converting prospects into profitable projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the Engineering, Estimation, Design, Production, Projects, Procurement and Operations teams to develop commercially viable solutions and successfully convert opportunities into awarded projects. Key Responsibilities1. Business Development & New Business Acquisition Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve annual revenue and gross margin targets. Identify and secure new business opportunities across UAE and GCC markets. Develop new client accounts and establish long-term commercial relationships. Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline covering short-, medium- and long-term opportunities. Conduct market research to identify emerging sectors, projects, customers and business opportunities. Proactively approach developers, contractors, government entities, event organizers, consultants, EPC companies, industrial companies and other potential clients. Generate new leads through direct prospecting, networking, industry events, referrals, tenders and strategic partnerships. Develop market-entry strategies for new products, services and geographic markets.2. Target Market & Client Development Build strong relationships with decision-makers across:Real Estate Developers Main Contractors EPC Contractors Government & Semi-Government Entities Oil & Gas & Energy Companies Industrial Companies Logistics & Warehousing Companies Event Management Companies Exhibition Organizers Sports & Entertainment Organizations Hospitality & Tourism Companies Retail & Commercial Developers Infrastructure Companies Consultants and Architects Establish relationships with key stakeholders including:CEOsManaging Directors Commercial Directors Procurement Directors Project Directors Construction Managers Engineering Managers Facility Managers Event Directors Procurement Managers Project Managers3. Product & Solution Sales Develop a strong commercial understanding of Albaddad's products and capabilities, including:Steel Structures Structural steel systems PEB / Pre-Engineered Buildings Steel fabrication Warehouses and industrial structures Large-scale steel structures Aluminium Structures Aluminium structures Lightweight structural systems Special-purpose structures Prefab & Modular Buildings Prefabricated buildings Modular buildings Site offices Accommodation units Staff facilities Temporary and semi-permanent buildings Tents & Temporary Structures Event tents Large-span structures Temporary structures Hospitality structures VIP structures Exhibition structures Sports and entertainment structures Events & Special Projects Exhibition structures Event infrastructure Temporary venues Hospitality solutions Customized structures Turnkey event-related structures Manufacturing Solutions Understand Albaddad's manufacturing capabilities and identify opportunities where customized fabrication and production solutions can generate new revenue.4. Project & Opportunity Development Identify projects at an early stage and position Albaddad before tender release. Monitor upcoming projects, tenders, developments and major events. Establish early relationships with developers, consultants and contractors. Review customer requirements and coordinate with Engineering and Estimation teams. Develop project-specific commercial strategies. Coordinate preparation of proposals, quotations and technical-commercial submissions. Lead commercial negotiations with clients. Follow up opportunities through the complete sales cycle until award. Ensure effective handover of awarded projects to the Projects / Operations team.5. Tender & Commercial Development Monitor and identify relevant tenders and RFQs. Evaluate commercial potential and recommend bid/no-bid decisions. Coordinate with Estimation, Engineering and Commercial teams on tender requirements. Develop commercial proposals and value propositions. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contractual requirements and commercial conditions. Protect company margins while maximizing the probability of winning projects. Maintain accurate records of opportunities, quotations, negotiations and expected awards.6. Strategic Partnerships Identify potential strategic partners, subcontractors, consultants and business alliances. Develop relationships that can create new project opportunities. Explore joint ventures and strategic collaborations where commercially beneficial. Represent Albaddad at industry conferences, exhibitions, trade shows and networking events. Build Albaddad's brand presence within target markets.7. CRM, Pipeline & Reporting Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM database. Track leads, opportunities, proposals, negotiations and awarded projects. Provide weekly and monthly sales pipeline reports. Prepare accurate sales forecasts. Track conversion rates, sales cycles and revenue performance. Monitor individual account and project profitability. Maintain a minimum qualified pipeline aligned with annual sales targets.8. Market Intelligence Monitor competitors, market pricing and industry developments. Identify market trends and emerging customer requirements. Analyze competitors' strengths, weaknesses and market positioning. Provide management with recommendations for new products, markets and commercial opportunities. Identify potential gaps in Albaddad's product portfolio and propose new business opportunities.9. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with:Engineering Structural Design Architecture Estimation / Tendering Production Procurement Projects Operations Finance Marketing Quality & HSEto ensure that customer requirements are translated into technically feasible and commercially profitable solutions. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The Business Development Manager will be measured primarily on:Annual Revenue Generated Gross Margin / Profitability New Clients Acquired Qualified Sales Pipeline Project Conversion / Win Rate Number and Value of New Opportunities Average Sales Cycle Strategic Accounts Developed Repeat Business & Account Growth Market Expansion Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Marketing or a related field.7–12 years of proven Business Development / Sales experience, preferably within construction, engineering, manufacturing, steel structures, prefab, modular buildings, events or related industries. Proven track record of generating significant new business and achieving revenue targets. Strong UAE market experience is highly preferred. GCC market experience is an advantage. Existing relationships with developers, contractors, government entities, EPC companies, industrial clients or event organizations are highly desirable. Experience selling high-value, project-based solutions. Strong understanding of B2B and consultative selling. Experience with tenders, RFQs, proposals and commercial negotiations. Strong knowledge of CRM systems and sales pipeline management. Technical / Commercial Competencies The ideal candidate should demonstrate:Strong understanding of project-based sales. Ability to understand technical products and convert technical capabilities into commercial value. Strong negotiation and closing skills. Excellent financial and commercial awareness. Ability to read and understand project requirements, specifications and scopes. Strong presentation and communication skills. Ability to develop C-Level relationships. Strong networking capabilities. Excellent market intelligence and competitor analysis skills. Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously. Strong forecasting and reporting discipline. Personal Attributes Hunter mentality Results-oriented Highly proactive and self-motivated Strong business acumen Excellent communicator and negotiator Relationship builder Strategic thinker with strong execution capability Commercially aggressive but professional Able to work under pressure and meet ambitious targets Strong ownership and accountability Willingness to travel across UAE and GCCAbility to work effectively with technical and commercial teams Preferred Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a proven Business Development professional with a strong network in the UAE/GCC construction, industrial, events or infrastructure markets, who can open doors with major organizations and convert relationships into high-value projects. Candidates with experience in Steel Structures, PEB, Aluminium Structures, Prefab, Modular Buildings, Tents, Temporary Structures, Events or Manufacturing will be strongly preferred. The candidate must demonstrate measurable achievements in:New Client Acquisition + Revenue Growth + Pipeline Development + Large Project Closing + Strategic Account Development. Preferred language: Arabic & English

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Construction Manager with extensive experience in the oil and Gas industry for ADNOC Gas client in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas &amp; New Energies business.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><br> Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p><br><br> <p><strong>The Role&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Construction Manager with a proven track record in directly managing and is accountable for&nbsp;the planning and execution of the Islands U/G civil works, onshore fabrication and the offshore transportation and installation / mechanical completion of the components and brownfield modifications of the project&nbsp;to ensure that the project objectives are achieved.&nbsp;Leads construction efforts to ensure the project is executed in accordance with ADNOC Gas and project procedures and Shareholder expectations.&nbsp;Directly manages Construction Leaders for on island construction and onshore precast for a high - profile client.</p><br> <p><strong>Our Clients and Projects&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <br> <p>Wood's Oil, Gas &amp; New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.&nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. &nbsp;</p><br> <br> <p>Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><strong>What we can offer</strong>&nbsp;</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Meaningful and interesting projects:</strong> Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: </strong>We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li><strong>Competitive remuneration package:</strong> With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li><strong>Medical Insurance:</strong> Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li><strong>Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance</strong>: The company provides Life Assurance cover&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li><strong>End of Service Gratuity: </strong>In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <br> <ul> <li><strong>The Employee Share Plan</strong>: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li><strong>Long Service Award: </strong>Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li><strong>Commitment to continued professional development:</strong> Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li><strong>Global connections</strong>: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li><strong>Energy Transition Academy: </strong>Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>The key objectives for this role are:&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <ul> <li>Developing a comprehensive project plan and detailed schedule, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.</li> <li>Estimating costs accurately, controlling the budget throughout the project, and suggesting cost-effective alternatives.</li> <li>Ensuring that construction work meets required standards and specifications.</li> <li>Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to address them.</li> <li>Overseeing contracts with consultants, contractors, and vendors, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.</li> <li>Regularly reporting on project progress to stakeholders, including any issues or delays.</li> <li>Facilitating smooth communication between all parties involved in the project to ensure everyone is aligned and informed</li> </ul> <br> <br> <br><br><br> Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy &amp; Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com<br> <b>Diversity Statement&nbsp;</b><br> We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><p><strong>Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Lead the Construction team to support the objectives and strategies</li> <li>Champion safety in all construction aspects and promote the safety objective that “Nobody gets Hurt”</li> <li>Manage the On Island Construction teams responsible for the planning, development and operations to ensure construction execution certainty</li> <li>Manage the Contractor’s construction planning and execution efforts to ensure compliance with Project objectives, strategies, obligations and requirements</li> <li>Establish a construction organization to implement the Project execution plans and procedures and coordinate resourcing of construction team positions</li> <li>Provide construction and execution strategy support to the Project Team through construction oversight and assistance</li> <li>Ensure that the Contractor and Subcontractors are compliant with project safety expectations, policies and procedures</li> <li>Steward the development of an Integrated Safety Plan for construction, including SIMOPS for all island and brownfield work</li> <li>Assist in the review and implementation of all Contractor safety plans</li> <li>Steward interfaces and interactions between the Contractor and other UZ Projects, Production Operations, and Drilling</li> <li>Manage the interface with ADNOC Offshore OPCO to execute brownfield works in order to minimize disruption in ongoing production operations</li> <li>Ensure that the detailed design deliverables support constructability</li> <li>Report construction progress, performance, initiatives and issues to the Project Team</li> <li>Lead construction planning teams to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities</li> <li>Sponsor construction related readiness reviews, constructability workshops and CERs</li> <li>Take a leadership role in mentoring and training UAE Nationals in construction management</li> <li>Clearly communicate to direct reports short term and long-term goals that support the project objectives</li> <li>Encourage and recognize outstanding performance, and ensure that staff are appraised regularly and developed accordingly</li></ul><br>Qualifications:<br> <p><strong>Skills And Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p><br><br> <p><strong>What makes you remarkable?&nbsp;</strong></p><br><br> <p>At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><br> <p><strong>Expected:</strong></p><br><br><ul> <li>Bachelors Degree is essential to apply for this role&nbsp;</li> <li>Offshore Experience along with brownfield experience&nbsp;</li> <li>Minimum of 20 years of experience on large oil and gas projects&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with people across a diversity of cultures</li></ul> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span><br>START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US<br>JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the city's lively downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service. Soaring above Sheikh Zayed Road, our bustling and dynamic 5-star hotel is one of the tallest in the world, consisting of two towers with 1608 rooms and boasts awe-inspiring views of the water and Dubai cityscape. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or a workout in the fitness center before easing tired muscles with a massage at Saray Spa. Sample the flavors of the world at our 10 restaurants and lounges, which offer Japanese, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. For those planning an event in downtown Dubai, UAE our hotel offers 80,000 square feet of adaptable space, including a striking ballroom and outdoor venues. Explore, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera which are all minutes away.<br>LOVE WHAT YOU DO EVEN MORE<br>At JW Marriott®, treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we treat our associates. Because we believe it takes people who genuinely love what they do to create a truly extraordinary experience.&nbsp;<br>Here at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, we are looking for talented individuals, to join our amazing family and in return we are able to offer you the following:&nbsp;<br>An amazing career opportunity to not just work with us but open opportunities worldwide with our extensive portfolio of hotels.&nbsp;<br>Learning opportunities with some of the best professionals the region has to offer.<br>We aim to promote our associates within as soon as the opportunity arises, so we hope to see you progress your career in line with our training and promotion schedule.&nbsp;<br>A competitive salary with excellent benefits which include accommodation, meals on duty, Transportation, and: <br>World class training and development, including leadership development.<br>Recognition programs.<br>Discounted accommodation in over 8,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 8,000!<br>Discounted food &amp; drink in all our restaurants and bars.<br>Discounts for your friends and family.<br>Unlimited career opportunities (Internationally and locally)<br>Medical and Life insurance<br>Amazing support to ensure you have all the tools you require to complete your day-to-day tasks.&nbsp;<br>OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:<br>Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property's restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.<br>Education and Experience<br>• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>OR<br>• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.<br>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br>Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Restaurant<br>• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for restaurant.<br>• Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food &amp; Beverage policies, standards and procedures.<br>• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.<br>• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.<br>• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.<br>• Communications production needs to key personnel.<br>• Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.<br>• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.<br>• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.<br>• Estimates daily restaurant production needs.<br>• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.<br>• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.<br>• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.<br>Leading Kitchen Team<br>• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.<br>• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.<br>• Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.<br>• Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.<br>• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.<br>• Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.<br>• Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.<br>• Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.<br>• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.<br>• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.<br>Establishing and Maintaining Restaurant Kitchen Goals<br>• Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.<br>• Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.<br>• Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.<br>• Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.<br>• Knows and implements company safety standards.<br>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service<br>• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.<br>• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.<br>• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.<br>• Sets a positive example for guest relations.<br>• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.<br>• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.<br>• Handles guest problems and complaints.<br>• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.<br>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities&nbsp;<br>• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.<br>• Participates in training restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.<br>• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.<br>• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.<br>• Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.<br>• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.<br>Additional Responsibilities&nbsp;<br>• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.<br>• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.<br>• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.<br>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br>Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.<br>JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</span> </div>

Job Title: Synthetic Human Designer — AI Characters & Virtual Humans (1 Position)<br><br>About the Job<br><br>We are seeking a creative, interdisciplinary, and technically aware Synthetic Human Designer to design believable, expressive, and intelligent synthetic humans for AI-powered digital experiences. The successful candidate will work across visual appearance, digital identity, personality, behavior, movement, voice, emotion, and interaction to create synthetic humans that can communicate and behave coherently across different environments and contexts.<br><br>This is a hands-on role at the intersection of artificial intelligence, character design, digital humans, animation, storytelling, human behavior, real-time 3D, and human-AI interaction. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with AI specialists, character artists, 3D artists, animators, technical artists, writers, conversational designers, voice and performance teams, UX specialists, and developers to transform conceptual human characters into complete, interactive synthetic human experiences.<br><br>Responsibilities<br><br>Design synthetic humans from initial concept through visual, behavioral, interactive, and technical development.<br><br>Develop the overall design language of synthetic humans, including physical appearance, digital identity, personality, behavior, emotional characteristics, communication style, movement, voice, and presence.<br><br>Translate character concepts, narratives, functional requirements, cultural references, and user needs into coherent synthetic human designs.<br><br>Develop detailed character specifications covering identity, personality, background, motivations, values, goals, preferences, emotional range, behavioral patterns, and social characteristics.<br><br>Design realistic, stylized, or intentionally synthetic human appearances according to the creative and functional requirements of each project.<br><br>Collaborate with 3D artists to develop facial features, anatomy, body proportions, clothing, hair, materials, textures, and other visual elements.<br><br>Work with character and technical artists on facial rigs, blendshapes, body rigs, deformation systems, eye movement, lip synchronization, and expressive capabilities.<br><br>Design how synthetic humans communicate through facial expressions, gaze, posture, gestures, body language, movement, voice, and dialogue.<br><br>Collaborate with AI teams to connect visual character design with conversational intelligence, personality, memory, reasoning, behavior, and interaction.<br><br>Translate character concepts and behavioral intentions into practical AI requirements, prompts, system instructions, behavioral rules, examples, and evaluation criteria.<br><br>Design emotional and social behavior for synthetic humans across different situations, users, environments, and interaction contexts.<br><br>Define how synthetic humans respond to uncertainty, disagreement, conflict, unexpected events, emotional situations, misunderstandings, and changing circumstances.<br><br>Develop coherent relationships between personality, dialogue, facial expression, body language, voice, movement, and emotional state.<br><br>Collaborate with conversational designers and writers to ensure that dialogue and language consistently express the character's identity and personality.<br><br>Work with animation, motion capture, facial capture, and performance teams to develop believable human performance.<br><br>Coordinate with voice teams to establish voice characteristics, speech patterns, emotional delivery, tone, rhythm, and vocal identity.<br><br>Support integration of synthetic humans into real-time environments using platforms such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Meta Human, or comparable technologies.<br><br>Evaluate synthetic human behavior and performance for realism, coherence, responsiveness, emotional expression, continuity, and character consistency.<br><br>Identify gaps or inconsistencies between visual identity, personality, AI behavior, voice, animation, and interaction.<br><br>Participate in testing, role-play, scenario development, user research, and iterative character refinement.<br><br>Develop scenario libraries and edge cases to evaluate how synthetic humans behave across diverse interactions.<br><br>Establish design principles and evaluation criteria for believable synthetic human appearance, behavior, communication, emotional expression, and interaction.<br><br>Research emerging technologies in generative AI, digital humans, synthetic media, neural rendering, real-time character systems, conversational AI, performance capture, and intelligent avatars.<br><br>Explore new approaches to creating synthetic humans that can maintain persistent identities, relationships, memories, and evolving behavior over time.<br><br>Develop reusable design frameworks, specifications, documentation, and workflows for future synthetic human projects.<br><br>Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that creative, behavioral, technical, and user-experience requirements remain aligned throughout development.<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Minimum BA/MA in Character Design, Animation, Digital Media, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Game Design, Film, Visual Effects, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.<br><br>At least 3–5 years of experience in character design, digital humans, animation, interactive media, game development, virtual production, AI experiences, or a related field.<br><br>Demonstrable experience designing characters, digital humans, avatars, virtual humans, interactive agents, or comparable digital entities.<br><br>Strong understanding of human anatomy, facial expression, body language, movement, gesture, gaze, posture, and non-verbal communication.<br><br>Strong understanding of character development, personality, human behavior, emotion, social interaction, and narrative design.<br><br>Ability to translate abstract concepts such as personality, identity, emotion, and human behavior into concrete visual, behavioral, and interaction design specifications.<br><br>Familiarity with artificial intelligence, generative AI, conversational AI, large language models (LLMs), AI agents, or intelligent character systems.<br><br>Understanding of how AI-generated dialogue, personality, memory, behavior, voice, facial expression, and body movement can work together as a unified character system.<br><br>Practical familiarity with digital human and real-time character technologies such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Meta Human, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Houdini, Motion Builder, Substance 3D, or comparable tools.<br><br>Understanding of 3D character development, rigging, skinning, facial systems, blendshapes, animation, materials, and real-time rendering.<br><br>Familiarity with motion capture, facial capture, performance capture, voice performance, lip synchronization, and character animation.<br><br>Experience collaborating with AI engineers, technical artists, animators, writers, designers, developers, performers, and UX specialists.<br><br>Strong visual and conceptual thinking combined with excellent attention to behavioral and technical detail.<br><br>Ability to analyze character behavior and identify inconsistencies between appearance, personality, dialogue, emotion, movement, and interaction.<br><br>Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to create character specifications, design guidelines, behavioral frameworks, and production briefs.<br><br>Ability to research emerging technologies and incorporate relevant developments into character and synthetic human design.<br><br>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and rapidly evolving environments.<br><br>Experience with prototyping, testing, iteration, and user-centered evaluation of interactive characters or digital experiences.<br><br>Portfolio, showreel, or documented track record demonstrating relevant character, digital human, avatar, animation, AI, or interactive experience projects.<br><br>Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.<br><br>What We Offer<br><br>The opportunity to design next-generation synthetic humans and AI-powered digital characters.<br><br>A highly interdisciplinary environment connecting artificial intelligence, character design, animation, storytelling, psychology, performance, real-time 3D, and human-AI interaction.<br><br>The opportunity to develop new approaches to creating believable, expressive, intelligent, and evolving synthetic humans.<br><br>Direct influence over the appearance, identity, personality, behavior, emotion, communication, and performance of digital humans.<br><br>The opportunity to explore emerging concepts of synthetic identity, artificial personality, digital presence, human-AI relationships, and intelligent characters.<br><br>Collaboration with creative and technical specialists working with advanced AI and immersive technologies.<br><br>The opportunity to experiment with emerging tools and production methods in generative AI, digital humans, real-time graphics, and interactive character systems.<br><br>Professional growth in an emerging field at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital humans, synthetic media, and interactive experiences.<br><br>How to Apply<br><br>Please submit the following to farhang@parsikia.ir with subject line “Synthetic Human Designer — AI Characters & Virtual Humans”:<br><br>1.<br><br>CV (max 2 pages)<br><br>1.<br><br>Cover letter (1 page) describing relevant experience and why you are interested in synthetic humans and AI-powered characters<br><br>1.<br><br>Portfolio, showreel, or links to 3 relevant projects demonstrating character, digital human, avatar, animation, AI, or interactive experience design (PDF or URL)<br><br>1.<br><br>Two references (name, role, contact)<br><br>Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to complete a brief practical exercise involving the design of a synthetic human, including its visual identity, personality, behavioral framework, communication style, emotional characteristics, interaction scenarios, and proposed AI and performance requirements.<br><br>We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and encourage cross-disciplinary practitioners with experience across artificial intelligence, character design, animation, psychology, storytelling, digital media, virtual production, performance, and emerging technologies to apply.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Provides patient care, assists patient care requirements and performs cardiology diagnostic test procedures for adult patients, paediatric and neonatal per the clinical objectives established by the ordering or attending physicians, the Cardiology Consultants, Critical Care Consultants, other Specialty Medical Consultants, Director of Interventional Cardiology, Manager of Heart Center and Senior Cardiac Technician following the American Hospital Dubai/AHVI Clinical Policy and Procedures, the Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA), the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Society for Echocardiography, the Inter-societal Accreditation Commission and the American College of Cardiology clinical procedures and guidelines.</p><br><br>Responsibilities:<br><p><strong>Quality and Accuracy:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Performs safe and quality basic and comprehensive cardiology diagnostic test procedures following the clinical policy and procedures established by the American Hospital Dubai and the American Heart and Vascular Institute (AHVI). &nbsp;</li> <li>Responds to patient emergencies and assists or performs Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) whenever clinically indicated or required. &nbsp;</li> <li>Performs comprehensive patient assessment and re-assessment before, during or after each clinical test procedure and following the clinical standards established by the World Health Organization assessment and the Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) - International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG) requirement. &nbsp;</li> <li>Communicates directly with the attending or the ordering physician or the Medical Consultant and immediately reports any of the following that includes vague or contraindicated diagnostic procedures, unstable patient’s baseline vital signs, preliminary but critical diagnostic findings or test results, test complications, medications adverse reactions, patient’s refusal to diagnostic testing and any serious clinical events or a patient emergency.&nbsp;</li> <li>Documents all test procedures and clinical test events into the patient’s electronic medical records (EMR) following the hospital and the established clinical policy and procedures of the department. &nbsp;</li> <li>Utilizes appropriate medical equipment during the test procedures that may include any of the following: <ul> <li>Cardiac Monitoring Device</li> <li>Pulse Oximeter</li> <li>ECG machine</li> <li>Treadmill machine</li> <li>Echocardiography machines</li> <li>Holter machines</li> <li>Ambulatory Blood Pressure machines</li> <li>External mobile monitoring system.</li> </ul></li> <li>Reviews the quality of the cardiology diagnostic preliminary test reports after each patient’s test procedure on all cardiology diagnostic tests.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepares all preliminary cardiology diagnostic test reports or machine-generated preliminary reports after each test procedure and submits a preliminary report copy to the Cardiology Consultants for immediate review, evaluation and final results.&nbsp;</li> <li>Refrains from utilizing any medical equipment that failed functional calibration or bio-calibration and verbally reports the equipment problems to the Biomedical Engineers and through the <i>iService</i> electronic reporting system for immediate inspection and repair. &nbsp;</li> <li>Disinfects all medical equipment after each patient’s utilization following the Infection Prevention and Control clinical standards and as per hospital and department clinical policy and procedures.</li> <li>Disposes all soiled or used <i>“single-patient-use”</i> medical supplies after each patient’s test procedure using the medical biohazard bin at bedside and following the Prevention and Control of Infection standards and the established clinical policy and procedures of the department. &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> <li>Performs the monthly inventory of all medical supplies, reviews the medical equipment preventive maintenance requirement and replenishes all the requirements as applicable.&nbsp;</li> <li>Performs the daily patient room safety checks, respiratory emergency box checks and the patient room temperature and humidity checks following the established clinical policy and procedures of the hospital and the department.</li> <li>Participates in the Key Performance Improvement projects and Clinical Measures requirement for specific sections of the department. &nbsp;</li> <li>Performs a follow-up audit for the turnaround time final test resulting in specific Cardiology Consultants for all diagnostic test procedures performed as per hospital and department policy.</li> <li>Prepares a monthly statistical report of all physicians who review and finally results of all the cardiology diagnostic test procedures performed in the department.</li></ul><p><strong>Organizational Skills:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Reviews the patient’s cardiology diagnostic test schedules, patient daily acuity and the patient's medical records before the test procedure.</li> <li>Prepares all the medical equipment required for daily cardiology diagnostic testing and performs daily functional checks and calibration before diagnostic test procedures including checking all accessories and supplies required during the test procedures.</li> <li>Identifies the correct patient, and assists the patient or the patient’s relative with the registration and billing process requirement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Admits the patient to the department or visits the patient in a specified clinical area and independently performs the prescribed diagnostic test procedure.</li> <li>Provides the patient or the patient’s relative with clinical education for specific and prescribed cardiology diagnostic test procedures that include the test indications, expectations, potential complications or specific instructions during the procedure.</li> <li>Assesses the patient before the procedure and performs the prescribed cardiology diagnostic test procedures, monitors and observes the patient during the procedure and re-assesses the patient after the test procedure.</li> <li>Demonstrates competence to independently perform the cardiology diagnostic test procedure following the CPD clinical policy and guidelines that include: <ul> <li>Electrocardiography (ECG – Short Rhythm)</li> <li>Electrocardiography (ECG – Long Rhythm)</li> <li>Echocardiography (2D – 4D)</li> <li>Ambulatory Holter Monitoring (24/48 hours)</li> <li>Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (24/48 hours)</li> <li>External mobile Arrhythmia Monitoring&nbsp;</li> </ul></li> <li>Assists the Cardiology Consultant perform the following advanced Cardiology Test Procedures that include: <ul> <li>Echocardiography (Exercise Stress)&nbsp;</li> <li>Echocardiography (with Dobutamine)</li> <li>Echocardiography (Transesophageal)</li> <li>Treadmill Stress Testing (TMT)</li> <li>Passive and/or Augmented Tilt Table Testing</li> </ul></li> <li>Reviews and evaluates the quality of the cardiology preliminary report and submits all preliminary reports to the Cardiology Consultant for evaluation and final results.&nbsp;</li> <li>Communicates directly with the attending or ordering physician and the Cardiology Consultant and immediately reports the sudden clinical deterioration of the patients who may require transfer admission at the American Hospital Dubai's Emergency Department. &nbsp;</li> <li>Discharges the patient directly from the department after the cardiology diagnostic test procedure following the hospital discharge policy and performs patient re-assessment ensuring that vital signs are checked and noted within the normal range before discharge.</li> <li>Completes the patient’s diagnostic test Order Entry in the Power Chart after each diagnostic test procedure.</li> <li>Performs a follow-up audit of specific Cardiology Consultant’s turnaround time for final test resulting in all cardiology diagnostic test procedures performed as per hospital and department policy.</li> <li>Prepares a monthly statistical report of all Cardiology Consultants who reviews and completes the final results of all diagnostic test procedures performed in the department.</li></ul><p><i>Specialized Skills:</i></p><br><ul> <li>Qualified and licensed clinical staff to provide safe patient care.</li> <li>Organized, resourceful and with strong abilities to implement and maintain the clinical and operational requirements of the department.</li> <li>Strong patient advocate and an excellent customer service-oriented individual.</li> <li>Driven and focused on maintaining the safety and quality of clinical practice following the established clinical guidelines.</li> <li>Experienced and competent to perform all aspects of cardiology diagnostic test procedures.</li> <li>Performs clinical duties and responsibilities with accuracy, as clinically indicated and as ordered by the physician.</li> <li>Strong ability and competence to operate and manage cardiology medical equipment and to maintain preventive maintenance requirements.</li> <li>Highly trained and certified to perform cardiology diagnostic procedures.</li> <li>Qualified to assist the Cardiology Consultant performing specialized or advanced clinical procedures at the bedside that include Echocardiography 2D with contrast, Stress Echocardiography, Dobutamine Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Treadmill Stress Testing, Tilt Table Testing and Elective Cardioversion.</li> <li>Restricted to lift or move medical supplies or medical equipment over 20 kilograms.</li></ul><br>Qualifications:<br><ul> <li>Cardiovascular program (minimum two (2) years course duration) or</li> <li>Certificate or Diploma in Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Allied Health or any of the following additional diagnostic test experience that includes: <ul> <li>Electrocardiography (ECG)</li> <li>Holter and Blood Pressure Monitoring</li> <li>Treadmill Exercise Testing and Echocardiography</li> </ul></li> <li>Clinical and practical competency record of all cardiology diagnostic testing</li> <li>Current/Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License</li> <li>Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)</li></ul><p><strong>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services.</li> <li>Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience to perform and assist basic and comprehensive electrocardiography (ECG), Echocardiography and Exercise Stress Testing, Ambulatory Holter and Blood Pressure monitoring.</li> <li>Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience working in the adult, paediatric and neonatal, critical care units preferred.</li> <li>Skills in different areas including the outpatient clinic, the inpatient ward, the emergency department, or critical care units preferred.</li> <li>Ability to operate and troubleshoot all cardiology diagnostic test machines including the ECG, the Echocardiography, the Treadmill, the Holter and Blood Pressure monitors, and the External mobile arrhythmia monitoring system during the diagnostic test procedures is required.</li> <li>Ability and competence to operate and troubleshoot all cardiology diagnostic test machines including: <ul> <li>ECG</li> <li>Echocardiography</li> <li>Treadmill</li> <li>Holter and Blood Pressure monitors</li> <li>Trans-telephonic monitoring system during the diagnostic test procedures</li> </ul></li></ul> </div>