Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

JOB PURPOSE

• Project management of a variety of projects of varying complexity and scale.
• Quality assurance of project work undertaken by others.
• Manage both the technical and commercial aspects of projects.
• Act as the primary contact and drive forward business development in the sector through existing networks and new relationships, including with regards to writing proposals and participating in conferences and events.
• Contribution to the continued growth of the Environmental Division.
• Management of multiple client relationships.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

• (Required) Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or Ecology or other relevant studies.
• (Preferred) Masters of post-graduate degree in a relevant field of study.
• Generally, a minimum of 10+ years relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years management experience, leading project teams and subject matter experts to deliver according to client expectations.
• Proven track record in business development, work winning and client care.

GENERAL EXPECTANCY

• Highly experienced in leadership and managing complex projects.
• Responsible for departmental performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Delivery

• Manage projects of varying scale with multi-faceted technical scopes both internally (i.e., internal project teams, subconsultants) and externally (i.e., clients, authorities).
• Independent commercial management of projects, identifying and evaluating financial risks associated with projects, including cost overruns and revenue shortfalls.
• Manage your own time and your project teams to ensure our work is delivered on time and to the highest quality.

Technical Excellence

• Support technical leadership, guidance and support to the Division.
• Assist the Team Lead in the technical development, upskilling and training of staff to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services.

Clients

• Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with current and potential clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and work on ensuring their satisfaction.
• Manage multiple client relationships, mainly through project delivery
• Generate work-winning opportunities with new and existing clients (including preparation and leadership of different proposals).
  
• Client-oriented in your approach and project delivery.

Strategy

• Assist the Team Lead to develop and implement a strategy to develop the terrestrial ecology services across the MENA region.
  
• Manage priorities to meet organisational strategic requirements, assist in identifying resource requirements and support the long-term planning for the terrestrial ecology team.

Mentorship and Skills Development

• Act as a mentor to senior consultant and consultant staff in the Division.
• Support the upskilling and training initiatives for the ecology staff in the Division.

Professional Development

• Actively participate in environmental industry forums in the Middle East to raise your professional profile and enhance AESG’s profile in the market e.g., attendance at key conferences, participation in industry groups etc.
  • Work towards ecological/environmental accreditation or certification (if not achieved).

Continuous Improvement

• Assist in building a continuous improvement culture in the Division, whereby we
  continuously strive to improve project delivery, quality, timeliness, client outcomes and productivity.
  

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership / Management skills - Line management of divisional staff and able to convey the strategic vision and direction effectively to team members.
• Communication / Collaboration - Communicate the organisation's vision, goals, and strategies to a wider audience. Adept at articulating complex ideas to various stakeholders, including the c-suite and clients.
• Technical Knowledge / Expertise - Balance technical expertise with people management skills, including coaching, performance management, and resource allocation. High level of technical expertise with experience in numerous complex and prestigious projects. Oversee technical functions in the division.
• Creativity / Innovation - Leading creation / implementation of technical innovation to drive efficiencies across the business. Identify market trends, assess potential disruptions, and lead the development of long-term innovation plans.
• Client Focus / Relationship Building - Manage multiple Client relationships as key Client Account Manager. Generating multiple new work opportunities contributing sustained financial growth. 
• Strategic Vision / Planning - Synthesize information from different sources, support development of strategies and creation of detailed plans. Manage resources, budgets, and timelines.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good financial and commercial acumen, within a project and team setting.
• Project management skills for execution of complex, large-scale projects.
• Able to resolve complex technical issues.
• Able to support and guide other team members in resolving project issues.
• Client relationship management.
• Able to drive training initiatives and continuous technical improvement in the team.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Innovative culture: Explore new ideas to ensure a competitive advantage is maintained.