Purchasing Manager Jobs in UAE

<p>Black Pearl is currently recruiting for a Strategic Commercial Manager on behalf of a leading utility organization in the UAE. This strategic role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing electricity and water markets, supporting long-term demand and supply planning, evaluating market opportunities, and engaging with key stakeholders across the utility value chain. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting market development initiatives, utility reforms, and future generation and water production strategies. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Independent Water Producers (IWPs), utility operators, regulators, transmission companies, or power and water procurement entities. Key Responsibilities • Monitor and analyze electricity and water market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes. • Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and economic analysis to support strategic decision-making. • Evaluate market opportunities related to power generation, water production, renewable energy, and infrastructure investments. • Support long-term demand forecasting, capacity planning, and resource adequacy assessments. • Analyze supply-demand dynamics and identify future market requirements. • Engage with IPPs, IWPs, regulators, government entities, and industry stakeholders to support market development initiatives. • Support commercial assessments of new power generation and desalination projects. • Review market frameworks, procurement models, and industry best practices. • Prepare market reports, presentations, business cases, and recommendations for senior management. • Monitor utility sector reforms, energy transition initiatives, and emerging technologies impacting the industry. • Support strategic planning activities related to electricity and water supply security, sustainability, and growth.</p><p>To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • Master's Degree is advantageous. • Minimum 8–12 years of experience within the utilities, energy, power, or water sectors. • Proven experience in market analysis, market development, energy economics, utility planning, commercial strategy, or regulatory environments. • Strong understanding of electricity and water markets, utility operations, and industry value chains. Experience working with: • Independent Power Producers (IPP) • Independent Water Producers (IWP) • Utility authorities • Power and water procurement entities • Transmission and distribution companies • Energy and water regulators • Knowledge of power purchase agreements (PPA), water purchase agreements (WPA), utility market structures, and tariff frameworks. • Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills. • Excellent presentation, reporting, and communication abilities. • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • Master's Degree is advantageous. • Minimum 8–12 years of experience within the utilities, energy, power, or water sectors. • Proven experience in market analysis, market development, energy economics, utility planning, commercial strategy, or regulatory environments. • Strong understanding of electricity and water markets, utility operations, and industry value chains.</p>

<p>Black Pearl is currently recruiting for a Strategic Commercial Manager on behalf of a leading utility organization in the UAE. This strategic role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing electricity and water markets, supporting long-term demand and supply planning, evaluating market opportunities, and engaging with key stakeholders across the utility value chain. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting market development initiatives, utility reforms, and future generation and water production strategies. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Independent Water Producers (IWPs), utility operators, regulators, transmission companies, or power and water procurement entities. Key Responsibilities • Monitor and analyze electricity and water market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes. • Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and economic analysis to support strategic decision-making. • Evaluate market opportunities related to power generation, water production, renewable energy, and infrastructure investments. • Support long-term demand forecasting, capacity planning, and resource adequacy assessments. • Analyze supply-demand dynamics and identify future market requirements. • Engage with IPPs, IWPs, regulators, government entities, and industry stakeholders to support market development initiatives. • Support commercial assessments of new power generation and desalination projects. • Review market frameworks, procurement models, and industry best practices. • Prepare market reports, presentations, business cases, and recommendations for senior management. • Monitor utility sector reforms, energy transition initiatives, and emerging technologies impacting the industry. • Support strategic planning activities related to electricity and water supply security, sustainability, and growth.</p><p>To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • Master's Degree is advantageous. • Minimum 8–12 years of experience within the utilities, energy, power, or water sectors. • Proven experience in market analysis, market development, energy economics, utility planning, commercial strategy, or regulatory environments. • Strong understanding of electricity and water markets, utility operations, and industry value chains. Experience working with: • Independent Power Producers (IPP) • Independent Water Producers (IWP) • Utility authorities • Power and water procurement entities • Transmission and distribution companies • Energy and water regulators • Knowledge of power purchase agreements (PPA), water purchase agreements (WPA), utility market structures, and tariff frameworks. • Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills. • Excellent presentation, reporting, and communication abilities. • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • Master's Degree is advantageous. • Minimum 8–12 years of experience within the utilities, energy, power, or water sectors. • Proven experience in market analysis, market development, energy economics, utility planning, commercial strategy, or regulatory environments. • Strong understanding of electricity and water markets, utility operations, and industry value chains.</p>

<p>The Contact Center Manager is a multi-faceted individual whose passion for customer service is unquestionable. The incumbent is the company’s champion for delivering world class, ‘24/7’ service to a demanding clientele, who deem the ADGT solution as mission critical to their core business. The position is suited to an individual who thrives on problem resolution, who enjoys coaching/mentoring others and who will be the service conduit between existing clients and other internal stakeholders. • Leadership of Technical Support staff to optimize productivity and performance • Design and implement training plans to ensure adequacy of technical expertise and ‘soft’ skills as per Quality Assurance measures • Understanding and deployment of industry best practices • Resolution of escalated, complex issues • Lead/Chair daily team meetings (charged with reducing client issues/outages) • Develop and maintain formal business procedures for consistency and increased productivity • Implement methodologies to improve first call resolution • Manage customer perceptions, and build strong internal/external relationships • Identify technology requirements and other resources to maximize customer support effectiveness • Liaise with Operations and Human Resources in building and maintaining a qualified customer support team through innovative recruitment, training and development • Implement innovative scheduling models for guaranteed coverage at the lowest costs • Analyze customer support performance through various statistical and reporting methods</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree or community college diploma majoring in business or technology (post secondary education is mandatory) • Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a Customer Support Centre, or Call Center team • Minimum 5 years’ of IT experience in a service role • Superior verbal, written, presentation skills • Strong analytical skills related to solving critical problems in time-critical situations and managing client expectations • Solid technical background in networking, DBMS, QA or programming, MS Office. • This is a Day Shift position, but incumbent must be “on-call” and available 24/7, either as an escalation point for client issues or in a consultative capacity for Customer Support staff • Previous experience with performance metrics and SLA agreements a definite asset Desirable • Commercial Foxpro experience • Experience creating or supporting ATM or POS solutions would be an asset</p>

<p>The Contact Center Manager is a multi-faceted individual whose passion for customer service is unquestionable. The incumbent is the company’s champion for delivering world class, ‘24/7’ service to a demanding clientele, who deem the ADGT solution as mission critical to their core business. The position is suited to an individual who thrives on problem resolution, who enjoys coaching/mentoring others and who will be the service conduit between existing clients and other internal stakeholders. • Leadership of Technical Support staff to optimize productivity and performance • Design and implement training plans to ensure adequacy of technical expertise and ‘soft’ skills as per Quality Assurance measures • Understanding and deployment of industry best practices • Resolution of escalated, complex issues • Lead/Chair daily team meetings (charged with reducing client issues/outages) • Develop and maintain formal business procedures for consistency and increased productivity • Implement methodologies to improve first call resolution • Manage customer perceptions, and build strong internal/external relationships • Identify technology requirements and other resources to maximize customer support effectiveness • Liaise with Operations and Human Resources in building and maintaining a qualified customer support team through innovative recruitment, training and development • Implement innovative scheduling models for guaranteed coverage at the lowest costs • Analyze customer support performance through various statistical and reporting methods</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree or community college diploma majoring in business or technology (post secondary education is mandatory) • Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a Customer Support Centre, or Call Center team • Minimum 5 years’ of IT experience in a service role • Superior verbal, written, presentation skills • Strong analytical skills related to solving critical problems in time-critical situations and managing client expectations • Solid technical background in networking, DBMS, QA or programming, MS Office. • This is a Day Shift position, but incumbent must be “on-call” and available 24/7, either as an escalation point for client issues or in a consultative capacity for Customer Support staff • Previous experience with performance metrics and SLA agreements a definite asset Desirable • Commercial Foxpro experience • Experience creating or supporting ATM or POS solutions would be an asset</p>

<p><h4>About Four Seasons:</h4> <p>Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.</p> <p>At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.</p> <h4>About the location:</h4> <p>The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra-competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once-in-a-lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth.</p> <p>Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms – including 49 suites – subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf and has a subtropical, arid climate.</p> <h4>What will you do:</h4> <li>Supervise and train housekeeping staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness and service.</li> <li>Inspect guest rooms and public areas to ensure they meet established standards.</li> <li>Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient communication and guest satisfaction.</li> <li>Manage inventory and budget for housekeeping supplies and equipment.</li> <li>Implement and monitor safety protocols and procedures.</li> <h4>What will you bring:</h4> <li>Previous experience in housekeeping management, preferably in a resort setting.</li> <li>Strong leadership and team management skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Full proficiency in English.</li> <li>Knowledge of housekeeping procedures and safety protocols.</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.</li> <h4>What do we offer:</h4> <li>Work authorization.</li> <li>Competitive tax free salary.</li> <li>Accommodation in staff housing or live out allowance.</li> <li>Medical and life insurance.</li> <li>Paid annual leave.</li> <li>Paid home leave ticket.</li> <li>End of service gratuity.</li> <li>Learning & development programs.</li> <li>Career opportunities and international transfer.</li> <li>And more...</li></p><p></p>

<p><h4>About Four Seasons:</h4> <p>Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.</p> <p>At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.</p> <h4>About the location:</h4> <p>The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra-competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once-in-a-lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth.</p> <p>Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms – including 49 suites – subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf and has a subtropical, arid climate.</p> <h4>What will you do:</h4> <li>Supervise and train housekeeping staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness and service.</li> <li>Inspect guest rooms and public areas to ensure they meet established standards.</li> <li>Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient communication and guest satisfaction.</li> <li>Manage inventory and budget for housekeeping supplies and equipment.</li> <li>Implement and monitor safety protocols and procedures.</li> <h4>What will you bring:</h4> <li>Previous experience in housekeeping management, preferably in a resort setting.</li> <li>Strong leadership and team management skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Full proficiency in English.</li> <li>Knowledge of housekeeping procedures and safety protocols.</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.</li> <h4>What do we offer:</h4> <li>Work authorization.</li> <li>Competitive tax free salary.</li> <li>Accommodation in staff housing or live out allowance.</li> <li>Medical and life insurance.</li> <li>Paid annual leave.</li> <li>Paid home leave ticket.</li> <li>End of service gratuity.</li> <li>Learning & development programs.</li> <li>Career opportunities and international transfer.</li> <li>And more...</li></p><p></p>

<p>We are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for one of our UAE based clients who is one of the leading facility management companies in the UAE. Reporting to the Director Business Development, you will be assigned responsibility for managing the day-to-day BD activities in Dubai. The BD Manager supports all aspects of the business development lifecycle from leads and opportunity identification through proposal development by supporting specific pursuits and maintaining the infrastructure of Company’s business. These responsibilities include a significant amount of coordination, collaboration, and timeline management in a dynamic team environment. This position requires a high degree of organization with the ability to engage with colleagues across departments and at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, to support business development systems, processes, and pursuits. The BD Manager is responsible for maintaining the customer relationship management as well as generating new leads from different market sectors in the UAE.</p><p>Qualifications and job requirements: • University degree with further education such as an MBA preferred • Facilities Management related certifications is an advantage • Minimum 5 years in similar field • Experience in Sales and Marketing • With UAE Driving License • Strong understanding of hospitality service standards and guest experience principles</p>

<p>We are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for one of our UAE based clients who is one of the leading facility management companies in the UAE. Reporting to the Director Business Development, you will be assigned responsibility for managing the day-to-day BD activities in Dubai. The BD Manager supports all aspects of the business development lifecycle from leads and opportunity identification through proposal development by supporting specific pursuits and maintaining the infrastructure of Company’s business. These responsibilities include a significant amount of coordination, collaboration, and timeline management in a dynamic team environment. This position requires a high degree of organization with the ability to engage with colleagues across departments and at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, to support business development systems, processes, and pursuits. The BD Manager is responsible for maintaining the customer relationship management as well as generating new leads from different market sectors in the UAE.</p><p>Qualifications and job requirements: • University degree with further education such as an MBA preferred • Facilities Management related certifications is an advantage • Minimum 5 years in similar field • Experience in Sales and Marketing • With UAE Driving License • Strong understanding of hospitality service standards and guest experience principles</p>

<p>A well-established entity is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of a large-scale Music Festival. The ideal candidate must hold a Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) and have proven experience delivering projects following project management methodologies, specifically with experience in music festivals and performing arts events. This role combines structured project management with hands-on event delivery, with primary responsibility for planning the project and coordinating cross-functional internal teams. Key Responsibilities: - • Lead end-to-end festival delivery using established project management methodologies. • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk registers for the events team. • Ensure overall festival delivery remains strictly within scope, budget, and timelines. • Develop progress tracking dashboards, follow up diligently with the team, and draft regular project reports. • Oversee festival production, rehearsals, and live performances on-site. • Coordinate on-site event execution to ensure high-quality delivery and manage real-time operational challenges to guarantee seamless continuity. • Coordinate the project across cross-functional internal teams, including Technical (production, AVL, staging), Logistics (transportation, equipment, scheduling), Operations (venue, BoH, and crowd management), Administration (permits, contracting, budget, and compliance), and Hospitality (artist and guest services). • Coordinate team activities, track deliverables, and ensure alignment across all functions without direct line management responsibility. • Facilitate open communication and collaboration across all internal business pillars. • Hold full responsibility for artist and touring musician management throughout the entire project lifecycle. • Manage relationships with artists, bands, headliners, agents, and touring parties. • Plan and oversee complex artist logistics, including travel, accommodation, visas, soundchecks, and performance schedules. • Ensure full delivery of technical and hospitality riders in line with music festival and industry standards. • Act as the primary coordination point for all artist-related requirements across internal teams. • Develop and track project budgets while ensuring strict cost control and processing timely payments. • Manage contracts with artists, vendors, and partners, ensuring absolute compliance with financial and contractual obligations. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, sponsors, and partners to provide regular project updates and ensure alignment on deliverables.</p><p>To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certification is a plus. • Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent) is strictly required. • 5–8 years of experience in project and event management, preferably specifically within musical festivals or performing arts festivals. • Proven experience coordinating cross-functional teams, handling complex artist and touring management logistics, and managing large-scale budgets and vendor contracts. • Strong project leadership and cross-functional coordination within a non-line management framework. • Event delivery expertise in high-pressure, live performance environments. Specialized artist and touring management expertise within the classical music industry. • Excellent financial acumen, contract negotiation skills, and problem-solving abilities under pressure. Work Location: • Abu Dhabi</p>

<p>About the Role: We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Sales Account Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in selling cloud solutions and IT services, with strong experience in managing client accounts, generating new business, and maintaining long-term customer relationships. You will be responsible for identifying business opportunities, building strategic relationships with key accounts, and driving revenue growth through cloud product and service sales. Key Responsibilities: • Drive sales of IT products and services to enterprise and mid-market clients. • Develop and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients and opportunities in the Abu Dhabi market. • Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. • Identify customer needs and propose tailored cybersecurity, cloud and IT infrastructure solutions. • Collaborate with pre-sales and technical teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and solution delivery. • Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets. • Provide regular updates on sales activities, forecasts, and market feedback. • Represent the company at events, client meetings, and industry forums. • Experience in selling cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) an advantage.</p><p>Key Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field. • Minimum 2+ years of experience in sales with a focus on IT solutions, or cybersecurity or cloud services. • Proven experience working with System Integrator companies in the UAE. • Field sales experience in UAE of at least 1 year. • Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. • Existing client relationships in the Abu Dhabi or UAE market required. • UAE driving license is mandatory.</p>

<p>About the Role: We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Sales Account Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in selling cloud solutions and IT services, with strong experience in managing client accounts, generating new business, and maintaining long-term customer relationships. You will be responsible for identifying business opportunities, building strategic relationships with key accounts, and driving revenue growth through cloud product and service sales. Key Responsibilities: • Drive sales of IT products and services to enterprise and mid-market clients. • Develop and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients and opportunities in the Abu Dhabi market. • Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. • Identify customer needs and propose tailored cybersecurity, cloud and IT infrastructure solutions. • Collaborate with pre-sales and technical teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and solution delivery. • Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets. • Provide regular updates on sales activities, forecasts, and market feedback. • Represent the company at events, client meetings, and industry forums. • Experience in selling cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) an advantage.</p><p>Key Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field. • Minimum 2+ years of experience in sales with a focus on IT solutions, or cybersecurity or cloud services. • Proven experience working with System Integrator companies in the UAE. • Field sales experience in UAE of at least 1 year. • Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. • Existing client relationships in the Abu Dhabi or UAE market required. • UAE driving license is mandatory.</p>

<p>The Senior Project Manager — Connections (MEP) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing fall utility and infrastructure connections related to MEP systems for development projects. The role ensures timely acquisition, approval, execution, and commissioning of utility connections, including electricity, water, sewerage, drainage, telecommunications, gas, and district cooling services, while coordinating with authorities, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all utility connection activities for multiple projects from design stage through project handover. • Liaise with relevant authorities and service providers to obtain approvals, NOCs, permits, and utility| connection agreements. • Coordinate with MEP consultants, contractors, and utility agencies to ensure compliance with authority requirements. • Monitor project schedules and ensure utility connections are delivered in line with project milestones. • Review MEP designs and infrastructure requirements to ensure compatibility with utility providers’ standards, • Manage utility application submissions, technical approvals, inspections, and commissioning processes. • Identify potential risks related to utility connections and develop mitigation plans. • Coordinate with development, construction, design, procurement, and finance teams regarding utility requirements and costs. • Track budgets associated with utility connections and infrastructure works. • Attend meetings with utility authorities, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. • Ensure all documentation, permits, approvals, and records are properly maintained. • Prepare periodic progress reports and provide updates to senior management. • Support project handover activities and ensure successful commissioning of all utility services.</p><p>• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline. • Master's Degree or Project Management certification (PMP) is an advantage. • Professional engineering registration is preferred • Minimum of 7 years of experience in MEP project management. • Minimum 4 years in a senior management role handling utility and infrastructure connections. • Strong experience with utility authorities and service providers in the UAE.</p>

<p>The Senior Project Manager — Connections (MEP) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing fall utility and infrastructure connections related to MEP systems for development projects. The role ensures timely acquisition, approval, execution, and commissioning of utility connections, including electricity, water, sewerage, drainage, telecommunications, gas, and district cooling services, while coordinating with authorities, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all utility connection activities for multiple projects from design stage through project handover. • Liaise with relevant authorities and service providers to obtain approvals, NOCs, permits, and utility| connection agreements. • Coordinate with MEP consultants, contractors, and utility agencies to ensure compliance with authority requirements. • Monitor project schedules and ensure utility connections are delivered in line with project milestones. • Review MEP designs and infrastructure requirements to ensure compatibility with utility providers’ standards, • Manage utility application submissions, technical approvals, inspections, and commissioning processes. • Identify potential risks related to utility connections and develop mitigation plans. • Coordinate with development, construction, design, procurement, and finance teams regarding utility requirements and costs. • Track budgets associated with utility connections and infrastructure works. • Attend meetings with utility authorities, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. • Ensure all documentation, permits, approvals, and records are properly maintained. • Prepare periodic progress reports and provide updates to senior management. • Support project handover activities and ensure successful commissioning of all utility services.</p><p>• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline. • Master's Degree or Project Management certification (PMP) is an advantage. • Professional engineering registration is preferred • Minimum of 7 years of experience in MEP project management. • Minimum 4 years in a senior management role handling utility and infrastructure connections. • Strong experience with utility authorities and service providers in the UAE.</p>

<p>Job Description: Finance & Operations Manager (Middle East)\r\n\r\nRole Overview\r\n\r\nDepartment: Finance\r\n\r\nLocation: Dubai, UAE (with regional oversight across GCC and Philippines)\r\n\r\nReports to: Group Finance Director\r\n\r\nOur client, an international design studio, is seeking a high-caliber Finance & Operations Manager to lead the finance function across their GCC and Philippines studios.\r\n\r\nThis is a pivotal role that blends financial leadership, operational rigour, and strategic business partnering. The successful candidate will navigate the unique commercial dynamics of a project-based design business-including WIP management, utilisation tracking, and resource-led revenue models-while ensuring regional compliance and driving operational excellence to support our continued growth.\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\nFinancial Leadership & Reporting\r\n\r\n * Team Management: Lead and mentor a 4-person Finance & Operations team, fostering a culture of high performance, professional development, and technical excellence.\r\n * Management Accounts: Oversee the timely preparation of accurate monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), ensuring strong month-end controls and full IFRS compliance.\r\n * Consolidation: Manage the consolidation of financial reporting across UAE and KSA entities, delivering actionable insights for Board-level reporting.\r\n * Budgeting & Strategy: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes, ensuring they are tightly aligned with pipeline activity and workforce planning.\r\n * Commercial Analysis: Provide sophisticated financial modelling and commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making by the Group FD, CFO, and Principal.\r\n\r\nProject & Operational Oversight\r\n\r\n * Project Financials: Take full ownership of project-based financial management, including WIP, utilisation tracking, recovery rates, margin analysis, and revenue recognition.\r\n * Commercial Partnering: Proactively support project review meetings to identify and mitigate financial risks, such as margin erosion, scope creep, and delayed billing.\r\n * Operational Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of timesheets, cost allocations, and milestone-based invoicing in strict alignment with contract terms.\r\n * Systems Optimization: Partner with the Group Finance Systems & Process Manager to drive the adoption, automation, and standardization of systems (including Deltek) across regional offices.\r\n\r\nCompliance & Governance\r\n\r\n * Regulatory Adherence: Lead statutory accounting, corporate tax, VAT, and Zakat compliance (including specific ZATCA requirements in KSA). Ensure adherence to FTA, FATCA, and other relevant regional regulations.\r\n * Audit Management: Lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.\r\n * Treasury & Payroll: Oversee regional payroll, pension schemes, and partner drawings; manage cash flow, treasury functions, and banking relationships to maintain strong AR performance.<\/p><p>Qualifications, Experience & Skills\r\n\r\n * Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent international accounting qualification.\r\n * Industry Experience: Proven experience in a project-based environment, ideally within architecture, design, engineering, or professional services.\r\n * Technical Expertise: * Deep knowledge of statutory accounting, audit management, and regional tax compliance.\r\n\r\n * Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems (experience with Deltek is highly preferred).\r\n\r\n * Operational Mindset: Strong understanding of internal controls, with a \"hands-on\" approach to process improvement and systems automation.\r\n * Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and developing small teams.\r\n * Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial senior stakeholders and leadership teams.\r\n * Personal Attributes: Proactive, solutions-oriented, and highly organized. Must be comfortable operating within a fast-paced, creative, and design-led studio environment.<\/p>

<p>Job Description: Finance & Operations Manager (Middle East)\r\n\r\nRole Overview\r\n\r\nDepartment: Finance\r\n\r\nLocation: Dubai, UAE (with regional oversight across GCC and Philippines)\r\n\r\nReports to: Group Finance Director\r\n\r\nOur client, an international design studio, is seeking a high-caliber Finance & Operations Manager to lead the finance function across their GCC and Philippines studios.\r\n\r\nThis is a pivotal role that blends financial leadership, operational rigour, and strategic business partnering. The successful candidate will navigate the unique commercial dynamics of a project-based design business-including WIP management, utilisation tracking, and resource-led revenue models-while ensuring regional compliance and driving operational excellence to support our continued growth.\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\nFinancial Leadership & Reporting\r\n\r\n * Team Management: Lead and mentor a 4-person Finance & Operations team, fostering a culture of high performance, professional development, and technical excellence.\r\n * Management Accounts: Oversee the timely preparation of accurate monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), ensuring strong month-end controls and full IFRS compliance.\r\n * Consolidation: Manage the consolidation of financial reporting across UAE and KSA entities, delivering actionable insights for Board-level reporting.\r\n * Budgeting & Strategy: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes, ensuring they are tightly aligned with pipeline activity and workforce planning.\r\n * Commercial Analysis: Provide sophisticated financial modelling and commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making by the Group FD, CFO, and Principal.\r\n\r\nProject & Operational Oversight\r\n\r\n * Project Financials: Take full ownership of project-based financial management, including WIP, utilisation tracking, recovery rates, margin analysis, and revenue recognition.\r\n * Commercial Partnering: Proactively support project review meetings to identify and mitigate financial risks, such as margin erosion, scope creep, and delayed billing.\r\n * Operational Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of timesheets, cost allocations, and milestone-based invoicing in strict alignment with contract terms.\r\n * Systems Optimization: Partner with the Group Finance Systems & Process Manager to drive the adoption, automation, and standardization of systems (including Deltek) across regional offices.\r\n\r\nCompliance & Governance\r\n\r\n * Regulatory Adherence: Lead statutory accounting, corporate tax, VAT, and Zakat compliance (including specific ZATCA requirements in KSA). Ensure adherence to FTA, FATCA, and other relevant regional regulations.\r\n * Audit Management: Lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.\r\n * Treasury & Payroll: Oversee regional payroll, pension schemes, and partner drawings; manage cash flow, treasury functions, and banking relationships to maintain strong AR performance.<\/p><p>Qualifications, Experience & Skills\r\n\r\n * Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent international accounting qualification.\r\n * Industry Experience: Proven experience in a project-based environment, ideally within architecture, design, engineering, or professional services.\r\n * Technical Expertise: * Deep knowledge of statutory accounting, audit management, and regional tax compliance.\r\n\r\n * Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems (experience with Deltek is highly preferred).\r\n\r\n * Operational Mindset: Strong understanding of internal controls, with a \"hands-on\" approach to process improvement and systems automation.\r\n * Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and developing small teams.\r\n * Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial senior stakeholders and leadership teams.\r\n * Personal Attributes: Proactive, solutions-oriented, and highly organized. Must be comfortable operating within a fast-paced, creative, and design-led studio environment.<\/p>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p>Senior project manager is responsible for leading large-scale infrastructure construction works, ensuring project delivery within scope, time, and budget. Oversees contractor performance, site activities, and coordination among stakeholders, consultants, and engineering teams. Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout all project phases. Manages risks, schedules, procurement strategies, and project reporting while addressing any delays or performance issues. Drives successful project completion from design through execution to handover, ensuring all contractual and operational requirements are met.</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the PMC site delivery/construction team for construction works. Manage contractor performance, interface coordination, progress, risk, commercial and contractual matters.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with approved program, design, quality, HSSE, cost and reporting requirements. Coordinate with the employer, engineer, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.</li> <li>Manage tasks related to infrastructure from design stage through to execution and handover phases.</li> <li>Review possible infrastructure package procurement strategies for review, discussion and implementation.</li> <li>Ensure coordination between design, construction and commercial disciplines in terms of infrastructure.</li> <li>Manage construction managers.</li> <li>Review progress and adherence to technical, safety and quality standards.</li> <li>Ensure quality standards across all works are achieved.</li> <li>Ensure that the highest levels of site safety are established, implemented and maintained.</li> <li>Ensure continual compliance with overall project delivery strategies and timescales.</li> <li>Ensure all parties perform in accordance with their contracted services and the necessary duties.</li> <li>Evaluate progress on the construction methodology and schedules for the infrastructure packages and champion any necessary mitigating actions with relevant parties in respect of cost deviations and/or time slippage.</li> <li>Review contractor’s submitted monthly reports.</li> <li>Ensure perceived project risks are communicated to the project director and delivery teams.</li> <li>Ensure the monitoring and review of consultants’ and contractors’ performance, give regular, objective feedback on progress, and deal immediately with poor performance.</li> <li>Ensure adequate risk assessments and method statements are produced, reviewed and signed off.</li> <li>Ensure project risks are timeously identified, recorded and have adequate mitigation strategy and responsibilities assigned and are fed into a central project risk register.</li> <li>Chair meetings as necessary.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with all environmental requirements and direction.</li> <li>Ensure all necessary commissioning works are undertaken, and any necessary snagging lists are actioned accordingly.</li> <li>Ensure completed works comply with standards sign off and handover protocols and standards.</li> <li>Ensure all works are coordinated with the overall project/site logistics, planning and any required modifications are implemented timeously in a proactive manner.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.</li> <li>Minimum 20 years’ experience in major infrastructure (roads, utilities, urban development) projects operating within the GCC region.</li> <li>A minimum of 5 years experience as a project manager delivering major roads, utilities and urban development projects.</li> <li>Strong experience in PMC/construction supervision roles, contract administration, stakeholder management, and multidisciplinary coordination.</li> <li>Preferably PMP or APM certified.</li> <li>Excellent command of written and spoken English.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p> <p>Hill International, with more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world.</p> <p>Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.</p> <p>Hill International is an equal opportunity employer/veteran/disabled.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p>Senior project manager is responsible for leading large-scale infrastructure construction works, ensuring project delivery within scope, time, and budget. Oversees contractor performance, site activities, and coordination among stakeholders, consultants, and engineering teams. Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout all project phases. Manages risks, schedules, procurement strategies, and project reporting while addressing any delays or performance issues. Drives successful project completion from design through execution to handover, ensuring all contractual and operational requirements are met.</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the PMC site delivery/construction team for construction works. Manage contractor performance, interface coordination, progress, risk, commercial and contractual matters.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with approved program, design, quality, HSSE, cost and reporting requirements. Coordinate with the employer, engineer, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.</li> <li>Manage tasks related to infrastructure from design stage through to execution and handover phases.</li> <li>Review possible infrastructure package procurement strategies for review, discussion and implementation.</li> <li>Ensure coordination between design, construction and commercial disciplines in terms of infrastructure.</li> <li>Manage construction managers.</li> <li>Review progress and adherence to technical, safety and quality standards.</li> <li>Ensure quality standards across all works are achieved.</li> <li>Ensure that the highest levels of site safety are established, implemented and maintained.</li> <li>Ensure continual compliance with overall project delivery strategies and timescales.</li> <li>Ensure all parties perform in accordance with their contracted services and the necessary duties.</li> <li>Evaluate progress on the construction methodology and schedules for the infrastructure packages and champion any necessary mitigating actions with relevant parties in respect of cost deviations and/or time slippage.</li> <li>Review contractor’s submitted monthly reports.</li> <li>Ensure perceived project risks are communicated to the project director and delivery teams.</li> <li>Ensure the monitoring and review of consultants’ and contractors’ performance, give regular, objective feedback on progress, and deal immediately with poor performance.</li> <li>Ensure adequate risk assessments and method statements are produced, reviewed and signed off.</li> <li>Ensure project risks are timeously identified, recorded and have adequate mitigation strategy and responsibilities assigned and are fed into a central project risk register.</li> <li>Chair meetings as necessary.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with all environmental requirements and direction.</li> <li>Ensure all necessary commissioning works are undertaken, and any necessary snagging lists are actioned accordingly.</li> <li>Ensure completed works comply with standards sign off and handover protocols and standards.</li> <li>Ensure all works are coordinated with the overall project/site logistics, planning and any required modifications are implemented timeously in a proactive manner.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.</li> <li>Minimum 20 years’ experience in major infrastructure (roads, utilities, urban development) projects operating within the GCC region.</li> <li>A minimum of 5 years experience as a project manager delivering major roads, utilities and urban development projects.</li> <li>Strong experience in PMC/construction supervision roles, contract administration, stakeholder management, and multidisciplinary coordination.</li> <li>Preferably PMP or APM certified.</li> <li>Excellent command of written and spoken English.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p> <p>Hill International, with more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world.</p> <p>Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.</p> <p>Hill International is an equal opportunity employer/veteran/disabled.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.</p></p><p></p>

<p>Position Title: BD Manager - Joinery Employment Type: Full Time Salary AED: up to 20,000 depending on experience and qualifications plus commission Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A Dubai-based design and build firm specializing in high-end residential renovations for luxury villas and private residences. Job Description: • Develop and execute strategic business development initiatives to generate new opportunities for bespoke joinery and interior fit-out projects, focusing on luxury villas, high-end residences, premium hospitality, and commercial developments and consistently achieve sales targets while expanding the company's market presence. • Establish and maintain strong relationships with architects, interior designers, consultants, project management firms, developers, main contractors, and high-net-worth clients. Identify opportunities from concept stage through project award and negotiate commercial agreements successfully. • Source project leads, qualify opportunities, coordinate with estimation and technical teams during tender preparation, participate in value engineering discussions, negotiate contracts, and ensure smooth project handover to operations while maintaining client satisfaction. • Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, pricing strategies, and emerging market opportunities. Represent the company at networking events, exhibitions, and industry functions while contributing to long-term sales strategies and business expansion plans.</p><p>• Minimum 8 years of UAE/GCC business development experience, with at least 5 years focused on bespoke joinery and interior fit-out projects. • Preferably with strong existing network with UAE architects, interior designers, consultants, developers, project management firms, and main contractors. • Must have valid UAE Driving License with willingness to travel extensively across the UAE for client meetings and project visits. • Proficient in CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial reporting tools.</p>

<p>Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary architectural and engineering projects from concept through construction, overseeing project planning, technical design, client management, and team coordination. Drive high-quality project outcomes by ensuring compliance with UAE authority requirements, managing BIM and design coordination, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the property industry, specialising in delivering high-quality construction projects. Description • Lead the planning, design, coordination, and successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering and architectural projects. • Managing projects from concept through completion while providing architectural leadership, technical oversight, project management, and coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, and internal teams. • This role combines project management expertise with strong architectural design and technical knowledge to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, in compliance with UAE regulations, and to the highest quality standards. Job Offer • Competitive family package on offer. If you are a skilled Project Manager - Architecture looking to advance your career in the property industry, we encourage you to apply today!</p><p>A successful candidate: * Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. * Master's Degree is an advantage. * PMP certification is highly preferred. * Professional architectural registration or equivalent certification is an advantage. * Minimum 12-15 years of professional experience in architectural design, engineering consultancy, and project management. * Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects from concept through completion. * Strong experience in healthcare, laboratories, commercial, mixed-use, or complex building projects. * Extensive experience with Abu Dhabi authority submissions and approvals.</p>

<p>Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary architectural and engineering projects from concept through construction, overseeing project planning, technical design, client management, and team coordination. Drive high-quality project outcomes by ensuring compliance with UAE authority requirements, managing BIM and design coordination, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the property industry, specialising in delivering high-quality construction projects. Description • Lead the planning, design, coordination, and successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering and architectural projects. • Managing projects from concept through completion while providing architectural leadership, technical oversight, project management, and coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, and internal teams. • This role combines project management expertise with strong architectural design and technical knowledge to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, in compliance with UAE regulations, and to the highest quality standards. Job Offer • Competitive family package on offer. If you are a skilled Project Manager - Architecture looking to advance your career in the property industry, we encourage you to apply today!</p><p>A successful candidate: * Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. * Master's Degree is an advantage. * PMP certification is highly preferred. * Professional architectural registration or equivalent certification is an advantage. * Minimum 12-15 years of professional experience in architectural design, engineering consultancy, and project management. * Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects from concept through completion. * Strong experience in healthcare, laboratories, commercial, mixed-use, or complex building projects. * Extensive experience with Abu Dhabi authority submissions and approvals.</p>