Construction Manager

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.
We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support. 

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About the role:

As a Construction Manager, you will be managing and overseeing all construction activities on site of large projects (Residential, Data Centre, etc). in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Managing and overseeing the delivery of construction works on the project
• Ensuring Mott MacDonald HSE standards are kept at the forefront of all activities and are applied at every stage of the project
• Overseeing site works to ensure they are in adherence to the contract
• Setting up proper communication line with the Consultant and Contractor to address issues that may arise; ensuring corrective and preventative measures are taken in a timely manner.
• Advising the project teams on planned logistics and contractual matters.
• Reviewing and accepting project delivery plans submitted by contractors; making recommendations/suggestions where needed.
• Reviewing project progress and considering mitigation measures.
• Attending meetings with the Contractor and Consultant to present project progress and highlighting issues with corrective measures

Candidate Specification

• Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering or any relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in a similar role, managing site construction activities as a consultant.
• Experience of working on large Data Centres projects in region.
• Demonstrable experience of managing contractors’ activities on site.
• Experience of residential communities would be highly advantageous.

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance