Operations & Commercial Director

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available on LinkedIn

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

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

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

Responsibilities

• To help bring a strong sense of project and commercial management to our very wide range of technical project types, and to help
• To be the teams guiding mind in how we can enter into more complex contracting or consortium arrangements on much bigger projects than the team is used to
• To help bring about transformational change and create the conditions for people to grow and develop themselves in order to grow our project portfolio. This may include a combination of upskilling, recruitment, partnering, use of global Atkins resources and other strategic growth options.
• You’ll constantly be looking for ways to improve how we deliver our projects, overseeing planning efforts at various stages and evaluating project cost and schedule performance to identify potential risk areas, validate forecasts, and communicate those quickly to key stakeholders.
• Be involved in the strategic and tactical direction of the business with regards to identifying developing and managing key opportunities and client accounts
• Take on project director responsibilities for our more complex projects
• Negotiate contacting arrangements with clients and partners, and be our primary focal point for such matters
• Coach and mentor our more junior staff in becoming more rounded and competent Project Managers
• If you’re able to be involved in the technical delivery of our work, that’s even better.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of commercial and/or project management experience
• Proven ability to lead complex tenders and projects, managing conflict and providing resolution using a combination of technical skills, leadership, teamwork, and people management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with sound commercial awareness.
• Experience in consulting and consortium arrangements in the energy sector.
• We are not looking for those with pure EPC experience. Nuclear experience will be preferable.
  
  

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.
  
  

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We Pursue This Commitment By

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.