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Senior Handover Engineer (Infrastructure)

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

AtkinsRéalis are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Handover Engineer to join our PMC team in Abu Dhabi for infrastrcuture packages. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Project Management Consultancy (PMC). UAE experience is mandatory, with a preference for candidates who have worked in Abu Dhabi.

Your role

  • Lead and manage the handover process, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between contractors and relevant authorities.
  • Develop a comprehensive handover plan outlining all necessary activities, milestones, and timelines for transitioning of the assets from construction to operations.
  • Lead handover management coordination forum, engage will all stakeholders, set and agree term of reference, manage meeting agenda, review progress on actions, take minutes and communicate to all stakeholders.
  • Manage coordination of handover activities, such as documentation, technical database, handover inspections, asset snags, develop a snag database, dashboard/ tracker, maintain record and report progress.
  • Prepare reports, presentation slides, escalate issues at senior level forums and seek direction.
  • Monitor performance of all handover activities against plan, ensure that any issues that could potentially impact successful handover are brought to the attention of the appropriate teams.
  • Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact the handover process and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Address any concerns, inquiries, or issues raised by stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Employer Representative teams, authorities, Operation & Maintenance teams, and third-party contractors, to manage expectations and facilitate.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-145016

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (15 years) in project management with a focus on project handover and transition to operations within Abu Dhabi on infrastrcture packages.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations, industry standards, and regulatory compliance related to low rise residential operations.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to risk management.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Relevant certifications in project management, or related.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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