Senior Consultant I Strategic Advisory Country UAE City Dubai/Abu Dhabi Market Consulting, Strategy and Advisory - About Us Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. There is an increasing demand for strategic advisory services including programme and portfolio management services within the Middle East, to support the development and growth of giga projects and infrastructure projects in real estate, government, utilities (energy, water and waste) and transport (Aviation, Road and Rail) sectors. Our clients in these built environment sectors need real estate strategies not only at the project level, but also at the corporate portfolio and organisational levels. Position Summary Our Strategic Advisory team requires a qualified and experienced consultant to join our team in KSA. The successful candidate will have proven experiences in Strategy and management consulting services on large-scale international projects and ideally in KSA, UAE and the wider Middle East region. The role will require experience in financial modelling, management consulting and exposure to real estate, master planning and infrastructure development This is an excellent career development opportunity for the right candidate who is looking to progress their career to the next level and in a fast-paced and exciting field of work. You will work collaboratively with a range of development authorities, key stakeholders in Public and private sectors, and business leadership in the residential, commercial and industrial real estate sectors. The right candidate will be based in Riyadh but will be required to work across the broader Middle East. Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities: Project Delivery

• Steer project execution to deliver agreed upon service aligned with client expectations.
• Lead delivery on client assignments; key tasks include stakeholder management, Prepare client presentations, work products and deliverables.
• Drive independent workstreams such as financial analysis, process improvement, business and operating model development for client deliverables.
• Business case development for projects across different operating models such as Traditional design Build and Public Private Partnership (PPP). Key tasks include needs assessment, business model development, financial feasibility value for money analysis, Risk assessment and allocation, socio-economic impact assessment and technical feasibility studies.
• Produce clear, succinct write-ups on the KSA and UAE Markets to be included within corporate research reports and consultancy assignments.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide integrated service offerings such as master planning and land development with specific focus on digital and net zero elements to drive Business case developments, capital plan developments.
• Work within both traditional and agile project environments with high degree of ambiguity and a track record of high-quality delivery.
• Leverage data and technology to provide innovative solutions to client\xe2\x80\x99s challenges.

Win Work

• Assist service line leadership in identifying business development opportunities with current and potential clients.
• Prepare and submit technical and commercial proposals to win work and expand the service line.
• Identify opportunities for new and integrated services, bringing the best from our global business and technical domains to our clients in the middle east and beyond.

Practice Building & Development

• Contribute to positioning our Consulting and strategic advisory services across the Middle East through thought leadership development and social media presence.
• Collaborate on people-related initiatives including recruiting and retaining consulting professionals.
• Be a champion for ED&I initiatives.

Education

• MBA is required.
• Relevant Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, preferably in Engineering, Finance, Economics or Business is required.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Relevant experience: 5+ years
• A combination of experience in strategy and management consulting for built environment, programme and portfolio management, market research, real estate and financial analysis.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and reporting writing skills in MS Word.
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel and financial modelling.
• Exposure to Power BI and project reporting tools is preferrable.
• Proven track record in delivering projects across different operating models such as Public-Private-Partnerships or Design and Build projects.
• Ability to analyze data and deliver insightful practical solutions.

Behavioral Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of presenting detailed subject matter to a variety of stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and clients while developing effective teamwork relationships.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic is preferred.
• Willing to travel within KSA and the GCC region.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.
• Able to prioritize and work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible, adaptable, and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis or client office locations.
• Highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.

Rewards and Benefits We work in a hybrid working environment, promoting work-life balance and are outcome oriented. We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive tax-free salary.
• Accommodation allowance.
• Transportation allowance.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Assistance Program \xe2\x80\x93 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.