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KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
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KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups.</div><div></div><div><br>
In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Our newest opportunity is for a talented <b>BIM Coordinator/ Engineer</b> to join our team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.</div><br>
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Coordinate BIM models across multiple disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP, and Infrastructure).</li><li>
Manage and review federated models to ensure alignment with project requirements and standards.</li><li>
Perform clash detection using tools such as <b>Navisworks</b> and ensure timely resolution with relevant stakeholders.</li><li>
Ensure all BIM deliverables comply with project BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and client requirements.</li><li>
Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to maintain model accuracy and consistency.</li><li>
Support design coordination meetings and provide technical input on BIM-related issues.</li><li>
Monitor model progress and report on BIM deliverables and milestones.</li><li>
Ensure proper implementation of LOD (Level of Development) standards throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>
Maintain proper documentation and version control of BIM models and related data.</li><li>
Provide guidance and support to junior BIM staff and modelers.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 6 years of experience partnered with;</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.</li><li>
Minimum <b>5&ndash;8 years of experience</b> in BIM coordination, preferably on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.</li><li>
Proven experience working on <b>airport or aviation-related projects</b> is highly preferred.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of BIM standards, workflows, and coordination processes.</li><li>
Proficiency in BIM software such as:<ul><li>
Revit</li><li>
Navisworks</li><li>
AutoCAD</li><li>
BIM 360 / ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)</li></ul></li><li>
Experience in clash detection, model federation, and coordination workflows.</li><li>
Familiarity with international BIM standards (ISO 19650 is a plus).</li><li>
Strong communication and coordination skills.</li><li>
Experience working with contractors or on-site project environments.</li><li>
Knowledge of 4D/5D BIM integration is an advantage.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple disciplines and stakeholders effectively.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving and proactive coordination approach.</li></ul></div><div></div>

BIM Coordinator Engineer

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments.</div><div></div><div><br>
For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2025 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits, you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our newest opportunity is for a talented <b>Director &ndash; Sustainable Finance Advisory</b> to join our award-winning team based in<b> </b><b>Dubai, UAE.</b></div><br>
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Responsibilities:
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The Director, Sustainable Finance Advisory, is accountable for establishing and growing KEO&rsquo;s green and sustainable finance advisory service line across the GCC and Europe. The role leads mandate origination, client engagement, and service delivery across sustainable finance frameworks, climate risk, and regulatory transition services. This is a revenue-generating, client-facing position with full commercial accountability for the service line from day one, bring deep technical expertise and established market relationships in sustainable finance, having led or operated within ESG or sustainable finance functions at a bank, development finance institution, or leading consultancy. The individual is recognised in the GCC market, operates with commercial independence, and can originate and close mandates without hand-holding. This role is the commercial engine of the service line and is critical to achieving annual targets.</div><br>
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Originate, pitch, and close sustainable finance mandates independently across the GCC and European markets. Take full commercial accountability for annual revenue targets .</li><li>
Develop and deliver sustainable finance frameworks (green bonds, social bonds, sustainability-linked loans), PRB roadmaps, GRESB advisory, climate risk diagnostics, net-zero transition plans, and EU Taxonomy/CSRD advisory for banks, developers, and asset owners.'s full service offerings to the market and coordinate and cooperate with other Divisional Leaders to ensure services that are unique to the Sustainability division are proactively offered to all markets.
</li><li>Build and maintain senior client relationships with banks, DFIs, real estate developers, and infrastructure owners across the GCC and Europe. Leverage existing network to accelerate mandate pipeline.</li><li>
Work closely with Advisory/ESG teams and Director, Sustainability to ensure service line integration, business development and joint bidding across KEO&rsquo;s wider sustainability practice.
</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of GCC and European regulatory developments (CBUAE Sustainable Finance Framework, UAE SCA, Saudi CMA ESG rules, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CSRD) and translate these into actionable advisory propositions and client content.</li><li>
Manage and mentor the Departmental staff. Define workflow, quality standards, and delivery processes for the team.</li><li>
Report monthly to MD and Director, Sustainability on pipeline, mandate status, revenue tracking, and market intelligence.</li><li>
Embrace, display and promote KEO values and contribute to the wider Sustainability &amp; Environment division&rsquo;s culture and standards.</li><li>
Achieve annual revenue targets and maintain strong pipeline for sustainable revenue and client retention.</li><li>
Ensure all client engagements are documented, scoped, and managed to KEO quality standards, including sub-consultant coordination where required.</li><li>
Work with KEO&rsquo;s Executive and Divisional leadership to integrate sustainable finance advisory into cross-practice bids and client proposals.</li><li>
May perform other duties.</li><li>
Plan workload and ensure adequate utilization across the team. Prepares and delivers performance appraisals. Identifies training needs and supports professional development. Works with HR on team growth as the service line scales.</li></ul><div>
Deep technical knowledge of sustainable finance instruments and frameworks (green bonds, SLLs, PRB, GRESB, TCFD/ISSB, IFRS S1/S2, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CSRD, SBTi). Commercial acumen and ability to originate, structure, and close advisory mandates independently. Excellent client-facing and presentation skills; credible at C-suite and board level. Established network within GCC banking, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. Strong written communication skills &mdash; able to produce compelling proposals, frameworks, and client deliverables.</div><div><br>
</div>Qualifications:
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To be successful in this position, you will be professionally qualified with<b> 15 or more years</b> of experience in the field with progressive levels of responsibility.</div><div>
in sustainable finance, ESG advisory, or a closely related field within financial services or capital markets advisory. Demonstrable experience leading or operating within a sustainable finance or ESG function at a bank, DFI, or Tier 1 consultancy. Track record of structuring and delivering green bonds, SLLs, sustainability frameworks, or equivalent instruments for financial institutions or corporate clients. GCC market experience and established client relationships are essential. European market knowledge is a strong advantage.</div><div></div><div><br>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with ESG data platforms (MSCI, Bloomberg ESG, Sustainalytics) is an advantage.</div><div></div><p><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.</p><p>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</p></div>

Director - Sustainable Finance Advisory

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div><br>
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Responsibilities:
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Our newest opportunity is for a talented Cloud and Infrastructure Platforms Director to to join our award-winning team based in Dubai, UAE.</div><div>
This critical leadership role is responsible for defining, delivering, and managing the organization&rsquo;s enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and platform strategy across regional and international operations. The successful candidate will lead the modernization of IT infrastructure, cloud adoption, cybersecurity resilience, digital workplace technologies, and enterprise platform services to support a rapidly growing construction consultancy business.</div><div>
The role requires a highly experienced technology leader with a strong background in hybrid cloud environments, enterprise infrastructure operations, IT governance, cybersecurity, and large-scale transformation initiatives within complex, multi-site organizations.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</div><div></div><p><b><br>
Strategic &amp; Platform Leadership</b></p><ul><li>
Define and execute KEO's cloud-first, platform-first infrastructure strategy, leading the evolution from traditional operations toward a modern platform engineering model that enables self-service, automated, and product-oriented infrastructure capabilities.</li><li>
Manage and continuously improve service reliability at enterprise scale, owning KEO's infrastructure performance and availability posture in alignment with digital transformation goals and business priorities.</li></ul><p><b>
Cloud &amp; Platform Engineering</b></p><ul><li>
Own and evolve KEO's Microsoft Azure environment, leading the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms through cloud-native architectures, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and platform engineering principles to ensure scalability, security, cost-optimization, and developer agility.</li><li>
Oversee identity and access management via Microsoft Entra ID, enforcing MFA, RBAC, and least-privilege principles, and manage KEO's zero-trust network architecture ensuring access is granted only through verified identity, context, and policy.</li><li>
Maintain certified digital platforms - including Microsoft SharePoint and Autodesk Construction Cloud - to their respective security and governance standards.</li><li>
Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives - including right-sizing, reserved capacity management, and workload scheduling - to maximize return on cloud investment.</li></ul><p><b>
Cybersecurity &amp; Digital Trust</b></p><ul><li>
Champion KEO's cybersecurity posture across all infrastructure and platform operations, overseeing Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) for real-time threat detection, automated response playbooks, and rapid incident management, alongside cloud security posture management (CSPM) for continuous assessment and remediation of misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.</li><li>
Ensure zero-trust, least-privilege, and access control governance principles are consistently applied and independently verified via EY audits, and lead KEO's phishing simulation programme to drive continuous improvements in security awareness.</li><li>
Maintain and continuously improve Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) programmes - including automation of recovery workflows, regular testing, and audit-readiness - with appropriate escalation to IT leadership and executive oversight.</li></ul><p><b>
Modern Service Management</b></p><ul><li>
Lead a shift from traditional ITIL-process orientation toward experience-driven, outcome-based service management, owning service reliability engineering practices including SLAs, SLOs, and error budgets across all platforms.
</li><li>Lead continuous service improvement cycles, platform lifecycle governance, and technology refresh programmes, ensuring all operations adhere to KEO's IT governance standards, security policies, regulatory requirements, and green IT sustainability commitments.</li></ul><p><b>
Automation, DevOps &amp; SRE Mindset</b></p><ul><li>
Champion an automation-first culture, leading the implementation of infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline integration, self-service cloud provisioning, and zero-touch operations to eliminate manual processes at scale.</li><li>
Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles - including error budgets, reliability targets, and blameless post-incident reviews - to drive continuous improvement in platform deployment velocity, reliability, and recovery time.</li></ul><p><b>
Data-Driven &amp; AI-Enabled Operations</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the adoption of observability platforms and AIOps tooling to enable predictive performance monitoring, anomaly detection, and automated incident response, driving responsible AI adoption to enhance infrastructure efficiency, intelligent capacity planning, and proactive operations</li><li>
Use operational telemetry and data-driven insights to inform platform investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives, staying at the forefront of AI-driven infrastructure operations and edge computing to evaluate and recommend adoption pathways aligned to KEO's strategy.</li></ul><p><b>
Team Leadership &amp; People Development</b></p><ul><li>
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, geographically distributed infrastructure team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.</li><li>
Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and champion professional growth and certification of each team member.</li><li>
Build a psychologically safe team environment where automation innovation, constructive challenge, and knowledge sharing are actively encouraged.</li><li>
Promote cross-functional collaboration with Digital Workplace, Enterprise Digital Solutions, and Technology Strategy teams to ensure &ldquo;one IT&rdquo; delivery</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10&ndash;15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, including a minimum of 3&ndash;5 years in a leadership capacity managing teams, cloud platforms, or enterprise infrastructure operations. You will hold a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or possess an equivalent combination of education and over 10 years of relevant professional experience.</div><br>
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Proven, hands-on experience managing Microsoft Azure cloud environments at enterprise scale, including hybrid cloud architecture, identity, and security services.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience leading a shift from traditional infrastructure management to modern platform engineering and DevOps-aligned operations.</li><li>
Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD for infrastructure, self-service cloud provisioning, and zero-touch operations.</li><li>
Experience applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including error budgets, SLOs, and blameless post-incident review practices.</li><li>
Proven cloud financial management (FinOps) experience: cost optimization, chargeback models, consumption governance, and cloud cost dashboards.</li><li>
Deep expertise in cybersecurity operations: Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), zero-trust architecture, cloud security posture management (CSPM), Entra ID / Azure AD, and endpoint security.</li><li>
Experience managing third-party governance and audit review processes.</li><li>
Familiarity with AI-driven infrastructure operations, edge computing architectures, and platform product models.</li><li>
Experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) or professional services sector is advantageous.</li><li>
Understanding of sustainable/green IT infrastructure principles and their application to cloud operations.</li></ul><p>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</p><p>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</p></div><div></div>

Cloud and Infrastructure Platforms Director

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Our newest opportunity is for a talented Dry Utilities Manager to join our award winning team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This critical role will be responsible for maintaining communication with clients Pm team as well as their procurement department.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include:</div><ul><li>
Review dry utility designs including <b>electrical networks, substations, telecom systems, district cooling networks, and gas infrastructure</b> to ensure compliance with AD Ports standards and authority requirements.</li><li>
Evaluate <b>load demand calculations, capacity assessments, equipment layouts, and network configurations</b>.</li><li>
Verify integration of proposed dry utility systems with existing and planned infrastructure to ensure <b>connectivity, redundancy, and operational efficiency</b>.</li><li>
Issue <b>Master Developer / Owner NOCs</b> for authority submissions after consolidating internal and technical comments.</li><li>
Coordinate with authorities such as Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company, Etisalat, du, and gas authorities regarding power loads, substations, routing corridors, and approvals.</li><li>
Assess the impact of new developments on existing networks and recommend <b>upgrades, diversions, or system reinforcements</b>.</li><li>
Review <b>utility corridors, clearances, and cross-utility interfaces</b> to prevent conflicts with other infrastructure systems.</li><li>
Support <b>plot-level applications</b> including new power connections, telecom routing, gas supply, and district cooling load modifications.</li><li>
Participate in coordination meetings with <b>developers, consultants, and authorities</b> to resolve technical issues and streamline approvals.</li><li>
Ensure all designs consider <b>operations, maintenance access, safety standards, and future expansion requirements</b>.</li><li>
Maintain updated records of <b>load allocations, approvals, and infrastructure capacities</b>.</li><li>
Prepare <b>technical review reports, design comments, and authority submission documentation</b>.</li><li>
Stay updated with <b>UAE regulations, international standards, and emerging smart infrastructure technologies</b>.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envisage that you will bring a minimum of 10 years' experience in Dry Utilities</div><br>
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Proficient in <b>AutoCAD, GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS), and electrical network design tools</b>.</li><li>
Ability to interpret <b>load calculations, substation layouts, protection schemes, and telecom network diagrams</b>.</li><li>
Skilled in preparing <b>design mark-ups, corridor layouts, and coordination sketches</b>.</li><li>
Familiarity with tools such as <b>ArcGIS, SketchUp, and Test Fit</b> is preferred.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in <b>Electrical Engineering, Utility Engineering, or related field</b>.</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline is preferred.</li><li>
Minimum <b>10+ years of experience</b> in dry utilities within <b>infrastructure, ports, or large-scale developments</b>.</li><li>
At least <b>5 years of UAE/local experience</b>, with strong exposure to authority processes.</li><li>
Proven experience in:<ul><li>
Power distribution and substations</li><li>
Telecom networks</li><li>
District cooling systems</li><li>
Gas infrastructure</li><li>
Load calculations and utility corridor coordination</li></ul></li><li>
Strong experience coordinating with authorities such as ADDC, Transco, Etisalat, and du.</li><li>
Dry utilities technical expertise</li><li>
Authority coordination &amp; approvals (NOCs)</li><li>
Infrastructure planning &amp; integration</li><li>
Multi-disciplinary coordination</li><li>
Problem-solving and decision-making</li><li>
Stakeholder management</li></ul><p>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</p><p>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</p></div>

Utilities Manager

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Our newest opportunity is for a talented <b>Digital Workplace &amp; Customer Services Director</b> to join our global IT Division to be based in <b>Dubai, UAE</b>. This position is responsible for leading the evolution of our global employee technology experience. This leadership role is responsible for delivering a modern, consumer-grade digital workplace that enhances productivity, collaboration, and employee satisfaction across the organization.</div><div></div><div><br>
Reporting to the CIO, you will lead geographically distributed teams, drive service excellence, and champion a customer-first culture powered by data, automation, and AI-enabled support solutions. You will work closely with business leaders to align technology services with organizational goals while continuously improving the end-to-end employee technology journey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</div><ul><li>
Lead KEO&rsquo;s digital workplace and employee experience strategy globally.</li><li>
Drive service innovation through automation, AI, and self-service technologies.</li><li>
Build and develop high-performing, customer-centric service teams.</li><li>
Define and manage experience-focused KPIs and service performance metrics.</li><li>
Partner with business stakeholders to translate technology into business value.</li><li>
Oversee IT service management practices aligned with ITIL standards.</li><li>
Manage workplace technology operations, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15+ years of experience in IT service management or digital workplace leadership, partnered with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Business, Communications, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.</div><div><br>
</div><div>You will bring proven experience leading geographically distributed teams and delivering employee-centric digital services, alongside a strong background in ITIL-based service management and digital transformation initiatives. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.</div><div></div><p><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</p><p>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</p></div>

Digital Workplace & Customer Services Director

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Planning Manager to join our award-winning team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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The successful candidate will lead all planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, delay analysis, and reporting activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage responsibilities in this role to include;</div><ul><li>
Lead the master planning and programme control function</li><li>
Develop, maintain, and control the baseline schedule in coordination with Client, Consultants, and Contractors.</li><li>
Review and critically assess contractor programmes, including sequencing, methodologies, procurement, resource loading, and recovery strategies.</li><li>
Ensure full integration of design, procurement, approvals, construction, testing &amp; commissioning, and handover activities.</li><li>
Drive critical path analysis, identify programme risks, and implement mitigation and recovery actions.</li><li>
Monitor progress, update schedules, and ensure accurate reflection of site performance and productivity trends.</li><li>
Assess programme impacts of variations, design changes, delays, and disruptions, and advise on mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) to measure performance and forecast completion outcomes.</li><li>
Lead preparation of dashboards, KPIs, S-curves, and executive-level reporting on project performance.</li><li>
Coordinate closely with commercial teams to align programme performance with cost and financial forecasting.</li><li>
Conduct regular progress reviews with contractors and consultants, ensuring programme compliance and accountability.</li><li>
Perform structured delay analysis (TIA, Window Analysis) and support EOT claims and dispute resolution.</li><li>
Maintain robust programme records to support contractual and claims requirements.</li><li>
Identify schedule risks, integrate them into risk registers, and develop mitigation and contingency plans.</li><li>
Provide early warning on potential delays and recommend corrective actions to senior management.</li><li>
Deliver weekly and monthly progress reporting and executive presentations on programme status and forecast.</li><li>
Lead stakeholder planning meetings to ensure alignment on progress, risks, and recovery actions.</li><li>
Integrate authority approvals and statutory requirements into the overall project programme.</li><li>
Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, PMC standards, and client requirements.</li><li>
Support audits, reviews, and governance processes related to planning and project controls.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years' work experience partnered with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.<br>
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Experience required:</div><ul><li>
Minimum 15 years of overall experience in project planning and controls.</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of recent experience in Abu Dhabi, UAE.</li><li>
Proven experience working with PMC/Consultancy organizations in the same role.</li><li>
Strong background in retail, mall, building, EPC, and Design &amp; Build projects.</li><li>
Experience managing planning activities for large-scale multi-package developments is essential.</li></ul><div>
Skills &amp; Competencies:</div><br>
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Strong proficiency in project planning and scheduling software (Primavera P6 preferred).</li><li>
Strong understanding of: Project Controls, Cost Control, Earned Value Management (EVM), Delay Analysis &amp; Claims, Risk Management
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Excellent reporting and presentation capabilities.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.</li><li>
Excellent communication and coordination skills.</li></ul><div>
Professional Certifications (Advantageous):</div><br>
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PMI-SP (PMI Scheduling Professional)</li><li>
AACE-PSP (Planning &amp; Scheduling Professional)</li><li>
AACE-CCP (Certified Cost Professional)</li></ul><div>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div><div></div>

Planning Manager

<div>Overview:
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KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div><br>
</div><div>As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.</div><p><br>
</p><p>We invite you to join us.</p><p><br>
</p><div>Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor Manager to join our client in Jeddah.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position is responsible for implementing cost controls and financial control procedures as outlined in the construction contracts. Other responsibilities will include; measure and assess the client&rsquo;s variations to the construction works and contractor&rsquo;s claims for changes, evaluate contractor&rsquo;s monthly interim payment applications and identify areas of concern and assess their potential impact upon the project budget.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Our newest opportunity is for a talented Site Engineer - HSSE to join our team based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</div><ul><li>
Implement and monitor HSSE policies, procedures, and site safety plans</li><li>
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments</li><li>
Identify hazards and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented</li><li>
Ensure compliance with local regulations, client requirements, and international standards</li><li>
Monitor contractor activities to ensure adherence to HSSE standards</li><li>
Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness programs</li><li>
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare detailed reports</li><li>
Maintain HSSE documentation, reports, and records</li><li>
Support emergency response planning and conduct drills</li><li>
Coordinate with project teams to ensure safe execution of all construction activities</li><li>
Promote a proactive safety culture across all site personnel</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12<b> years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Other selection criteria:</div><ul><li><b>
12&ndash;15 years of overall experience</b>, with a strong focus on HSSE in construction projects</li><li><b>
Proven PMC / consultancy experience</b> (highly preferred)</li><li><b>
Experience on villa, housing, or residential developments</b>, preferably on large-scale programs such as **National Housing Company projects</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering or a related field</li><li>
Strong knowledge of HSSE regulations, standards, and international best practices</li><li>
Proven experience in conducting <b>risk assessments and incident investigations</b></li><li>
Good understanding of construction activities (civil, structural, and MEP)</li><li>
Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>
Ability to influence, enforce, and drive safety compliance on-site</li><li>
Previous experience working in <b>Saudi Arabia, preferably in Jeddah or on mega projects</b></li><li><b>
Arabic speaker (required)</b></li><li><b>
Saudi nationals preferred</b></li><li>
Relevant certifications such as <b>NEBOSH, IOSH, or OSHA</b></li><li>
Experience working with <b>developers, main contractors, or PMC environments</b></li></ul><p>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</p><p>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</p></div>

Site Engineer - HSSE

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