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We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Associate with around 5 years PQE or more to join the Finance & Projects team of Pinsent Masons LLP in Dubai.

Background

The role sits within the Middle East Finance & Projects team based in the Dubai office. The team carries out a wide range of work focused on the energy & infrastructure sectors, including project finance, PPP, front-end construction, and sector-focused acquisitions and joint ventures across the Middle East (with a growing emphasis on Saudi Arabia), Asia, and Africa.

We are an award-winning team and recognized leader in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Clients include international and local banks, development banks, governments, infrastructure asset owners, developers, contractors, and service companies. This is a transactional role, involving significant client contact and providing opportunities to work on innovative and high-profile projects in the Middle East region and globally.

You would be working with a team of senior lawyers including the Regional Managing Partner, Catherine Workman, and the Regional Head of Finance & Projects, Tim Armsby. The role demands a readiness to undertake business development and marketing activities with enthusiasm. The team and its projects have been the recipient of a number of awards and nominations, including:

• Law firm of the Year - Middle East Solar Industry Association

Please apply only if you have relevant experience as a project engineer, preferably on the developer/client side.

The ideal candidate is responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of engineering projects from inception to completion. The role involves coordination with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure technical and quality standards, timelines, budgets, and safety requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in managing project execution from design through construction and handover.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors to ensure construction activities are in line with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedule.
• Monitor project progress and highlight deviations from the approved program, advising the Project Manager of potential delays and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and quality of works, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Finance team to manage project costing and cash flow planning.
• Coordinate with Finance for the release of payments to contractors, consultants, and vendors, ensuring technical verification of claims and work completion.
• Prepare and submit budget planning, cost forecasts, and cash flow requirements to the Finance team to ensure timely fund availability.
• Support the Sales Manager with technical inputs, unit specifications, and design information required for sales and marketing efforts.
• Maintain regular coordination with the International team to understand their specific requirements and facilitate implementation on-site.
• Review and manage technical documentation including shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, and variation requests.
• Attend and document progress and coordination meetings with all stakeholders.
• Support invoice verification and certification of completed works.
• Maintain up-to-date records of project correspondence, approvals, and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably on the developer/client side.
• Skilled in MS Office, MS Project, Primavera.
• Experience in coordinating with consultants, contractors, and cross-functional internal teams including finance and sales.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of UAE construction regulations and procedures is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer Quick Ship has the overall responsibility and authority for the implementation and execution of QS projects. This includes having a complete understanding of the project scope and requirements and having ownership for timely approvals timely delivery profitability price uplift and final hand off. The Project Engineer Quick Ship has responsibility for developing the Project Plan and is responsible for overall success and execution of the project.

In this role your responsibilities will be

• Coordinate the execution phases of QS projects
• Collaborate with the different groups (Sales office Order Administration Engineering Drafting Documentation Project Procurement Manufacturing) throughout the life of the project.
• Host & lead the meetings with Quick Ship teams & sets proposal schedule with due dates.
• Manage change orders progress payments understand commercial terms and conditions and all additions or expansions to the project with the Customer Local Business Partner/Sales Office. Support quoting the Lead-Time and Comments to the Manufacturing Specs during the pursuit phase.
• Support approvals of any deviations to the Comments to the Manufacturing Specs and understand comments to the Commercial T&Cs Legal T&Cs and Technical Product Spec
• Participate in joint project review/discussion with the sales team
• Coordinate the Pre Inspection meeting with the end users Inspector EPC QC team TPIs and achieve clarity to the inspection requirements and process.
• Point of contact for sales/customer for project status updates providing timely manner updates
• Ensure the QS team is aligned with project plan & conduct regular progress reviews meetings with them
• Ensure alignment with the Customer on the Fisher Commitment Dates and the Customer PO Dates including milestone dates for drawing and procedure submittals drawing and procedures approvals equipment inspection notifications and Ready for Inspection dates.
• Interface and continuously communicate with the Customer Contractor and LBP throughout the life of the project to provide updates milestones and progress.

Who you are

• You work independently and structured and you always act with integrity as you are our representative towards the customers

For this role you will need

• Degree in Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation or Chemical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• PMP Certification and project management experience is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide medical insurance plans Employee Assistance Program tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities including face-to-face and virtual training mentorship and coaching project management and on-the-job training.

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Job Summary

The Project Engineer Quick Ship has the overall responsibility and authority for the implementation and execution of QS projects. This includes having a complete understanding of the project scope and requirements and owning the process for timely approvals, delivery, profitability, price uplift, and final handoff. The Project Engineer is responsible for developing the Project Plan and ensuring the overall success and execution of the project.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Coordinate the execution phases of QS projects.
• Collaborate with various teams (Sales, Engineering, Drafting, Procurement, Manufacturing) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead meetings with Quick Ship teams and set proposal schedules with due dates.
• Manage change orders, progress payments, and understand commercial and legal terms, supporting quoting during the pursuit phase.
• Support approvals for deviations and understand related comments and specifications.
• Participate in joint project reviews with the sales team.
• Coordinate pre-inspection meetings with inspectors and teams to clarify inspection requirements.
• Provide regular project status updates to sales and customers.
• Ensure team alignment with the project plan and conduct progress review meetings.
• Align with the customer on key milestone dates, including drawings, procedures, and inspection schedules.
• Maintain continuous communication with the customer, contractor, and local business partners regarding project progress.

Who you are?

• You work independently, are well-structured, and act with integrity, representing our company to clients.

For this role, you will need

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Chemical Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• PMP certification and project management experience are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson, we foster a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We promote innovation, collaboration, and diversity, believing that great ideas come from great teams. We are committed to your career development and inclusivity, offering mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. We prioritize employee wellbeing with flexible, competitive benefits plans, including medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, recognition programs, and more. Our culture supports work-life balance with flexible time off, parental leave, and holiday leave. We also focus on continuous development through various training programs, mentorship, and on-the-job learning opportunities.

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• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information.
• Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes.
• Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives.
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
• Make sure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve.
• Help prepare budgets.
• Analyze risks and opportunities.
• Oversee project procurement management.
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.
• Work with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers.
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures.
• Issue all appropriate legal paperwork (e.g. contracts and terms of agreement).
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery.
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management.
• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g. Basecamp or Trello).
• BSc in Business Administration or related field.

This position sits in the MD Office and will be responsible for ensuring that operations across departments and business units align with MD directives and strategic priorities. The Senior Project Manager acts as a liaison to resolve operational challenges, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and proactively manage stakeholder relationships to keep teams such as IT, Operational departments, Finance, Projects, and Sales & Marketing unified around strategic goals. The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for establishing and implementing a governance framework to support timely and accurate performance reporting and facilitate informed decision-making. In addition, the Senior Project Manager should identify operational improvements as well as manage and/or support the delivery of strategic projects.

1. JOB DETAILS

• Department / Business Unit: MD Office

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Operations Oversight and Facilitation

• Attend key meetings with the MD and various business units and departments, ensuring comprehensive understanding and alignment with the MD's objectives.
• Contribute valuable insights and analysis during these meetings, providing context and supporting data that assist in strategic decision-making.
• Document and formulate MD directives discussed in meetings, ensuring clarity and accuracy before disseminating them to relevant departments.
• Ensure MD directives are communicated, tracked, and implemented effectively across key departments (IT, CRM, Collections, Handover).
• Facilitate follow-up actions post-meeting by communicating the MD's directives effectively and ensuring all stakeholders are aware of their roles and responsibilities in execution.
• Review MIS Reports and liaise with MIS team and key stakeholders to obtain further clarifications as well as validate closure of MD directives.
• Regularly review departmental activities, providing guidance and corrective actions to maintain alignment with MD Office objectives.
• Act as the primary liaison for cross-functional issue resolution, coordinating between departments to address challenges promptly.
• Collaborate with department heads to implement process improvements that support seamless and integrated operations, ensuring that all teams work cohesively toward shared goals.
• Proactively identify potential risks and operational challenges, developing mitigation plans to ensure smooth continuity in achieving MD directives.
• Serve as the escalation point for resolving complex issues between departments, coordinating responses and ensuring quick resolution to maintain operational flow.

B. Governance and Reporting

• Enforce compliance with the defined governance framework across departments, encompassing areas such as MIS reporting, MD directives, budget planning, and other key operational processes.
• Develop and maintain tools, templates, and tracking systems that support governance adherence and streamline reporting across departments.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the governance and reporting structures, recommending enhancements to ensure they continue to meet the evolving needs of the MD Office and maintain alignment with strategic objectives.
• Track and report on the progress of meeting action items, providing the MD with regular updates to confirm alignment with directives and prompt issue resolution where needed.
• Design, implement, and maintain governance frameworks to ensure adherence to MD guidelines and directives as well as compliance with defined policies.
• Prepare and present detailed reports (weekly and monthly) to the MD, summarizing progress against projects, directives, desired outcomes, operational metrics, and potential risks or issues requiring attention.
• Define and monitor KPIs aligned with MD Office objectives, ensuring regular updates are provided to stakeholders and adjustments are made as needed.
• Monitor performance metrics for various departments to evaluate operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead the design and creation of PowerBI dashboards to provide comprehensive, real-time insights on operational performance as well as KPIs/SLAs.

C. Strategic and Business Transformation Initiatives Support

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on strategic initiatives, providing guidance based on extensive project management and operational experience to align with the MD's vision, uphold quality standards, and serve the organization's best interests.
• Provide expert guidance on developing and managing RFPs, vendor selection, and project scoping for operational initiatives, including evaluations of external resources.
• Review and validate project deliverables, ensuring they meet established criteria for quality, completeness, and alignment with strategic goals before they reach the MD for review.
• Evaluate proposed initiatives to assess their strategic alignment, feasibility, and potential impact, advising the MD on prioritization to maximize organizational value.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders to facilitate strategic initiatives, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and timelines are met.
• Monitor progress of ongoing initiatives, ensuring clear communication of objectives, responsibilities, and deliverables among cross-functional teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to strategic initiatives, providing early intervention strategies and advice to preempt potential challenges.
• Engage regularly with key stakeholders to maintain alignment on project objectives, progress, and quality standards, fostering collaboration that supports the MD's interests.

D. Stakeholder Management and Coordination

• Foster effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent updates and alignment on MD Office priorities.
• Coordinate with heads of departments (Transformation Office, IT, CRM, Collections, Handover, Hospitality, Internal Audit, and others) to facilitate smooth collaboration on projects and operational tasks.
• Conduct regular review meetings to assess progress, address escalations, and ensure compliance with MD directives across business units.
• Provide regular feedback and insights to stakeholders to support decision-making and enhance collaborative efficiency.

E. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement efforts by recommending and implementing enhancements to existing operational processes and project methodologies.
• Support enhancements initiatives, particularly those related to process automation and performance tracking, to increase operational efficiency.
• Encourage an innovation mindset across operational departments, advocating for and adopting new tools, methodologies, and practices that support enhanced productivity.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• 7-10 years experience in a management or business consulting firm, with a strong focus on business and/or IT transformation and a proven track record in advising on and executing strategies that drive organizational change, operational efficiency, and technology adoption; or
• 10+ years experience in business operations management, governance, or cross-functional coordination.
• Knowledge of capital project management principles, including budgeting, resource allocation, and lifecycle management, oversight and reporting is desired but not mandatory.
• Strong expertise in governance and reporting, with proficiency in PowerBI and project management tools.
• Demonstrated experience within the real estate sector, with a solid understanding of industry-specific operational processes, stakeholder needs, and the property development lifecycle.
• Experience in facilitating business operations, managing stakeholders, and implementing process improvements.
• Experience with automation and process efficiency tools (e.g. Monday.com, Microsoft Automate, PowerBI, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree(s) in fields of management are advantageous, but not required.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or other project management certification is advantageous but not mandatory; financial analysis certifications are a plus.

4. KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLSETS

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to manage and motivate teams and individuals to inspire and secure strong performance
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to convince & collaborate with senior management and internal and external stakeholders
• Assertive & performance driven, with the ability to function autonomously
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, particularly in high-stakes, operationally complex environments.
• Adaptability and resilience, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Creative approach to problem solving, track record with highly effective teams
• Attention to detail, having delivered tangible value addition in current role

Other General Skill Sets

• A systematic approach to work maintaining accountability, plans and demonstrations of success
• Influencing and enabling skills to ensure priorities are met
• Team player, values authenticity and integrity
• Advanced skills in PowerBI, project management tools, and process optimization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business operations, especially in CRM, collections, and contact center environments.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Projects Coordinator with experience in project coordination, document control, and preferably manpower planning. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting project operations by ensuring effective communication, document management, and workforce scheduling.

1. Draft correspondence to clients concerning project delays, site interruptions affecting progress, status updates on material submissions, and drawing approval status, following engineer guidance meticulously.
2. Maintain comprehensive records of incoming and outgoing communications in accordance with document control policies.
3. Coordinate with site and design teams to track material and drawing submissions, ensuring timely processing and approval.
4. Maintain a comprehensive filing system for incoming and outgoing letters and emails in accordance with our document control policies.
5. Manage trackers for material and drawing submittals, facilitating communication between site and design teams.
6. Possess knowledge of MS Projects / Primavera for project management and planning.
7. Capable of creating detailed project execution plans using the specified software.
8. Able to provide budget estimates for project execution based on the developed plans.
9. Conduct weekly meetings with the team to assess project progress and ensure alignment with execution plans.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Background in construction, preferably in Fire, ELV, or MEP fields.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Preference for candidates of Filipino or Sri Lankan nationality.
• Strong common knowledge and logical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Proactive critical thinking skills.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications. Please include references and salary expectations in your application.

Are you ready to bring innovation, creativity, and collaboration into action across a world-class portfolio of attractions and retail experiences? Join Miral Experiences as our next Retail Projects and Partnerships Manager, and help shape the future of integrated retail activations and partnerships across iconic destinations in the UAE.

What You'll Do

As a key driver of retail innovation, you will support the delivery of expansion projects and manage exciting partnerships across the Miral estate. You'll act as a critical liaison between internal stakeholders, IP teams, partners, and operators to elevate guest experiences, drive revenue, and ensure operational excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to bring new retail projects and experiences to life.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with global service providers and partners.
• Drive seasonal event activations, retail enhancements, and guest engagement strategies.
• Ensure high standards across attractions through SOP reviews, best practice implementation, and innovation tracking.
• Monitor project timelines, financial performance, and KPIs using reporting tools and GANTT charts.
• Act as the go-to point for all escalations and collaboration efforts across retail operations.

What You Bring

We're looking for a dynamic, proactive, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for partnerships, project management, and customer experience.

Must-Haves:

• 2+ years of experience in partnerships, retail operations, or project delivery.
• Strong relationship management skills with internal teams and external vendors.
• Experience managing projects from concept to execution.
• Knowledge of financial KPIs, P&L, and revenue-driving strategies.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Background in theme parks, entertainment, or guest experience.
• Experience with licensed IPs and brand partners.
• Familiarity with photography operations and retail merchandising.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, GANTT chart management.

Why Join Us?

At Miral, we don't just create experiences—we redefine them. You'll have the opportunity to be part of a visionary team that thrives on innovation, impact, and purpose. This is your chance to shape retail partnerships and projects across world-renowned attractions like Yas Island, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, and more.

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Cognita isa global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growingcommunity of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, LatinAmerica, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each ofour schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create anenvironment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinctpersonalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, andemotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. Weprotect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge,opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger;ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class. We areseeking a highly experienced Senior Projects Manager with a strongbackground in delivering K–12 school development and education infrastructureprojects across the Middle East. This role will lead the full projectlifecycle, from strategic planning and design through to construction,handover, and post-occupancy evaluation. The idealcandidate will have deep knowledge of regional standards, curriculum-drivenspace planning, and a proven ability to navigate complex stakeholderenvironments including ministries, consultants, and contractors. KeyResponsibilities
ProjectManagement & Execution
Lead end to end delivery of K–12 education projects across the GCC.
Ensure compliance with international curriculum standards (British,IB, American).
Obtain approvals from ministries of education and relevantauthorities.
Coordinate closely with developers, architects, engineers,consultants, and contractors.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and detailed workplans.
Monitor progress using industry standard tools and report to seniorleadership.
Manage resources across internal and external teams.
Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Maintain high quality outcomes aligned with client and regulatoryexpectations.
Conduct post project evaluations for continuous improvement.
Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing. Budget& Resource Management
Oversee budgets ranging from US$20m to US$100m.
Track financial performance and resource allocation to ensureefficiency.
Adjust plans dynamically to maintain schedule and budget integrity. RequiredSkills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture,or a related field.
Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management, with atleast 3 years leading education or school infrastructure projects in theMiddle East.
Proven track record managing large scale capital projects.
In depth understanding of GCC regulatory and approval frameworks.
Experience with curriculum led design (labs, libraries,multipurpose halls).
Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Jira, orAconex.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder managementcapabilities.
Expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (LEED, Estidama, etc.).
Excellent negotiation and reporting skills.
Culturally adept with the ability to engage diverse teams andstakeholders. Why JoinCognita?
At Cognita,we’re not just building schools, we’re shaping futures. As a memberof our team, you will:
Lead the design and delivery of innovative, future ready learningenvironments that inspire the next generation.
Drive high impact projects that support regional growth and elevateeducational excellence across the Middle East.
Collaborate with passionate experts in architecture, education, anddevelopment within a globally respected and values driven education group.
Join a purpose led, ambitious, and forward thinking organisationthat values innovation, integrity, and long term impact Pleasenote, this role is office based (Dubai, UAE) with local and regional sitevisits as required. Cognitais committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share thiscommitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checkswill be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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