Summary
Savills Middle East is seeking a graduate Assistant Project Manager for its Building & Projects Consultancy in Dubai. The role supports project delivery across design, procurement, construction and handover, including programme tracking, meeting records, site reports, cost support and project documentation. Applicants should have a relevant degree or be a final-year student or recent graduate, understand construction processes and the project lifecycle, and communicate well in English. A UAE passport and family book are required; the role includes on-the-job mentoring and support toward a professional qualification such as RICS APC.
The posting
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The Role
Savills Building & Projects Consultancy provides project management, cost management and development advisory services across residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use and infrastructure projects. This graduate role is for a recent graduate who wants to build a career in project management within the built environment. You will work alongside experienced project managers, learn the full project lifecycle from inception to handover, and take on increasing responsibility as you develop towards a Project Manager role This is a Dubai based role and the office working hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery Support
Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of assigned projects through design, procurement, construction and handover
Help track project programmes and milestones, and raise potential delays or risks with the team
Attend design, progress and coordination meetings, and prepare and circulate minutes and action trackers
Take part in site visits and help prepare site inspection reports, covering progress, quality and health and safety observations
Design and Technical Coordination
Help coordinate information between the client, consultants, contractors and authorities
Assist in reviewing design submissions, drawings and specifications against the project brief
Help track approvals with relevant authorities (e.g. Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, RERA, Civil Defence, DEWA)
Cost and Commercial Support
Assist in preparing and updating project budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost reports
Help review variation orders, payment applications and change requests
Support the preparation of tender documents and tender analysis
Reporting and Documentation
Help prepare monthly progress reports, dashboards and client presentations
Maintain accurate project records, including correspondence, RFIs, submittals, risk registers and document control logs
Support handover activities, including snagging, testing and commissioning, O&M manuals and defects tracking
Learning and Development
Learn Savills’ project management processes, systems and quality procedures through on-the-job training and mentoring
Work towards a recognised professional qualification (e.g. RICS APC or equivalent) with company support
Gain exposure to client, consultant and contractor relationships across a range of project types
Quality, Health and Safety
Follow Savills’ quality procedures and applicable UAE health, safety and environmental requirements
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (or final-year student/recent graduate) in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Basic understanding of construction processes and the project lifecycle
Working knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel); exposure to MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD or Bluebeam is an advantage
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Good organisational and analytical skills, with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Eager to learn
Professional, reliable and a good team player
UAE passport & family book