Qureos Mentor

The Greater Change

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 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are working with a leading construction company to hire a Technical Manager. The Technical Manager will oversee all technical aspects of construction projects, ensure quality and compliance, provide technical leadership, and coordinate with design, procurement, and site teams to deliver projects efficiently.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead and manage the technical team (engineers, designers, site technical staff) for construction projects.
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 Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight of engineering deliverables &mdash; drawings, design submittals, technical RFCs (requests for clarification), design changes, and value engineering.
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 Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, standards, and contracts.
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 Coordinate with design consultants, subcontractors, and vendors on technical matters.
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 Review and approve technical deliverables, construction drawings, method statements, and technical submittals.
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 Conduct regular site visits to monitor technical execution, quality of work, and adherence to design.
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 Oversee technical risk management, identify potential issues, and propose mitigation strategies.
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 Manage technical change orders and ensure their impact on cost and schedule is evaluated.
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 Contribute to pre-construction phase: provide technical input for tendering, estimation, and constructability reviews.
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 Drive continuous improvement: implement best practices, lessons learned, and innovation in construction techniques.
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 Prepare technical reports, performance dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
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 Interface with clients, external consultants, and regulatory authorities on technical matters
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field. Master's is a plus.
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 10+ years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a technical lead or managerial role.
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 Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
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 Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, design principles, and quality standards.
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 Experience working in the UAE / GCC is preferred.
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 Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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 Proficiency in technical design / review tools, construction documentation, and quality management systems.
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 Certifications such as PMP, Chartered Engineer, or relevant construction quality certification are a plus
 
 
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 Competencies
 
 
 
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 Leadership &amp; People Management
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 Technical Expertise
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 Strategic Planning
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 Problem-Solving &amp; Decision Making
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 Client Focus
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 Quality Orientation
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 Risk Management
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Monthly Salary: AED 22,000 - AED 30,000+
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 Additional benefits include housing allowance, Medical insurance, Annual bonuses, and end-of-service benefits, all as per Labour Law and Company Internal Policies.
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Technical Manager (Construction)

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 About The Role
 
 
 
 A leading Construction &amp; Contracting Group in the UAE is seeking a highly experienced
 
 Head of Procurement
 
 to lead and manage the complete procurement function across multiple civil, infrastructure, and MEP projects. The ideal candidate will have deep industry knowledge, strong supplier networks, and proven expertise in strategic sourcing, cost optimization, contract negotiation, and end-to-end procurement lifecycle management within the construction sector.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Procurement Leadership &amp; Strategy
 
 
 
 
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 Develop and implement the organization's procurement strategy aligned with project timelines, cost targets, and business objectives.
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 Lead the full procurement cycle for construction materials, equipment, subcontractors, and services.
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 Establish procurement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with company standards and UAE regulations.
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 Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on sourcing, cost-saving opportunities, and supplier performance improvements.
 
 
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 Vendor &amp; Supplier Management
 
 
 
 
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 Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
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 Evaluate vendor capabilities, conduct commercial and technical assessments, and maintain an approved vendor list.
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 Lead negotiations for major contracts to secure the best value, quality, and delivery terms for the company.
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 Monitor supplier performance, adherence to specifications, and compliance with contract terms.
 
 
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 Project Procurement &amp; Coordination
 
 
 
 
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 Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Planning, and Finance teams to ensure timely availability of materials and services.
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 Oversee procurement for civil works, infrastructure, structural steel, concrete products, MEP materials, joinery, finishing items, and heavy equipment.
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 Ensure all procurement activities support project milestones and avoid delays or cost overruns.
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 Manage procurement schedules and material delivery tracking across multiple running projects.
 
 
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 Cost &amp; Risk Management
 
 
 
 
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 Lead cost benchmarking, price comparisons, and market analysis for construction materials.
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 Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks affecting project delivery or pricing volatility.
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 Implement cost-control strategies and value engineering initiatives to support business profitability.
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 Ensure strict budgetary control across all procurement functions.
 
 
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 Contracts &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 
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 Manage tendering, bidding, RFP/RFQ processes, technical clarifications, and final award recommendations.
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 Work closely with legal team to draft, review, and finalize procurement contracts and service agreements.
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 Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE requirements, and UAE construction procurement laws.
 
 
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 Team Leadership
 
 
 
 
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 Lead and mentor a team of procurement officers, buyers, and coordinators.
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 Build a high-performing procurement department with strong process discipline and accountability.
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 Conduct training and continuous improvement initiatives within the department
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain or related field.
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 Minimum 12-18 years of procurement experience in the UAE construction industry; at least 5 years in a senior managerial role.
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 Strong knowledge of civil construction materials, MEP items, infrastructure components, and subcontracting works.
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 Proven experience with large-scale projects such as buildings, villas, infrastructure, utilities, industrial or commercial developments.
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 Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills.
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 Strong analytical, financial, and cost-control capabilities.
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 Solid understanding of ERP-based procurement workflows (SAP, Oracle, Odoo, etc.).
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 Strong communication and leadership abilities.
 
 
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 Key Competencies
 
 
 
 
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 Strategic sourcing &amp; cost optimization
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 Supplier negotiation &amp; relationship management
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 Contract drafting &amp; commercial risk awareness
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 Cross-functional project coordination
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 Decision-making &amp; leadership
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 Market intelligence &amp; price forecasting
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 Compensation &amp; Benefits
 
 
 
 
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 Monthly Salary: Up to AED 50,000 (based on experience and interview evaluation)
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 Benefits: As per UAE Labour Law, including:
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 Annual paid leave
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 End-of-service gratuity
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 Medical insurance
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 Air ticket allowance (as per company policy)
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 Standard working hours and public holidays
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 Additional performance-based incentives may be provided in alignment with company policy
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Procurement Director - Construction Industry

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 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Planning Engineer to join our client's construction team. The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules, monitoring progress, analyzing project performance, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of construction projects.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (baseline schedules, look-ahead schedules, recovery schedules) using Primavera P6 / Microsoft Project or equivalent.
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 Perform schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation plans.
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 Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare periodic (weekly, monthly) project reports.
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 Coordinate with project managers, site teams, procurement, and subcontractors to collect progress data, forecast delays, and propose corrective actions.
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 Analyze resource allocation, constraints, and project dependencies; recommend optimization strategies.
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 Prepare cash-flow projections, manpower histograms, and resource-loading plans.
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 Conduct change-order impact assessments and update schedules accordingly.
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 Liaise with the commercial / contracts team to evaluate schedule implications of contract changes.
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 Support project management in risk management related to planning.
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 Facilitate progress meetings and workshops with stakeholders.
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 Provide training / mentorship to junior planners / planners-in-training, if needed
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
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 Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in planning / project controls within construction projects (ideally in UAE or GCC).
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 Proficiency in schedule management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar).
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 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-assessment skills.
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
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 Knowledge of construction practices, resource management, and contract management.
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 Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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 PMP / PMI PBA, AACE, or similar certification (preferred, not mandatory).
 
 
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 Competencies
 
 
 
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 Strategic Thinking
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 Attention to Detail
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 Proactive / Forward-Looking
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 Collaboration &amp; Teamwork
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 Adaptability
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Monthly Salary: AED 15,000 - AED 25,000+
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 Additional benefits include a housing allowance, health insurance, annual leave, and end-of-service benefits, which are subject to company policy
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Senior Planning Engineer (Construction)

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 About The Company
 
 
 
 A well-established UAE-based construction &amp; engineering contracting company, operating turnkey civil, MEP, infrastructure and transport projects across the MENA region. Known for delivering multi-discipline build, design &amp; build and infrastructure solutions. The company values integrity, excellence, unity and responsibility, emphasises safety, transparency and sustainability, and works with large scale clients (government + private) in the GCC.
 
 
 
 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 The Chief Accountant will lead the accounting function of the company, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with UAE accounting and tax regulations, managing monthly/quarterly/year-end close, coordinating audits, and supporting management with relevant financial analysis and controls. This role will partner closely with project finance, operations, and external auditors, and will assist in strengthening systems and processes as the business scales.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead and manage the accounting team (day-to-day oversight of ledger, month-end and year-end close).
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 Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS (or UAE GAAP as applicable) and management reporting requirements.
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 Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements (VAT, corporate tax, labour law, DIFC/ADGM if applicable) and internal policies.
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 Manage project accounting: cost control, revenue recognition, contract accounting (construction / turnkey projects) and liaise with project managers.
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 Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules, working papers, liaising with auditors.
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 Monitor cash flow, working capital, accruals/prepayments, and support forecasting and budgeting activities.
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 Implement, review and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, chart of accounts, and ERP/financial systems enhancements.
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 Review and reconcile inter-company transactions, fixed assets, project capitalisation, and overhead allocations.
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 Provide financial analysis, variance commentary, KPI tracking, and management dashboards for senior leadership.
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 Liaise with tax advisors, cost accountants, legal and compliance teams for timely submission of statutory filings, tax returns and regulatory reports.
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 Ensure timely and accurate payroll accounting, month-end accruals for benefits, and supervise accounting for employee costs.
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 Mentor, develop and train accounting staff; ensure high performance and continuous improvement within the accounting team
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance. Preferably professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA.
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 Minimum 8-10 years' progressive accounting experience (ideally in UAE or GCC) with at least 3-5 years in a senior role (e.g., Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller) in a contracting, construction, engineering or heavy-asset business.
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 Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT and corporate tax regulations.
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 Proven experience in project accounting / contract accounting (construction or design &amp; build) is highly preferred.
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 Excellent ERP/financial system skills (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, or a large-scale system) and advanced MS Excel.
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 Strong leadership, team-management and communication skills.
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 High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
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 Ability to liaise effectively with auditors, tax authorities and senior management.
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 Good analytical and business partnering skills; able to interpret financial data and present insights to non-finance stakeholders.
 
 
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 Preferred Skills
 
 
 
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 Experience working in a multi-national/multi&hyphen;jurisdiction company (MENA region).
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 Experience with construction or infrastructure contracting business.
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 Knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
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 Familiarity with ERP implementation or upgrade projects
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer
 
 
 
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 Competitive salary
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 Benefits per UAE labour law and in line with senior finance role (health insurance, annual leave, end-of-service benefit,
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 Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented construction/engineering business across the MENA region.
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 Good career growth and exposure to senior leadership and strategic financial functions
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Chief Accountant - Construction Group

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 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 
 The Sales Manager is responsible for driving annual sales planning, executing sales activities, leading the sales team, and meeting revenue targets across the Independent Automotive Aftermarket. The role includes managing key customer relationships, analyzing distribution channels, supporting new product launches, and developing strategic initiatives to grow market share in MEA.
 
 
 Customer &amp; Market Management
 
 
 
 
 Performance &amp; Reporting
 
 
 
 
 Team Leadership
 
 
 
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities Sales Strategy &amp; Planning
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 Develop annual sales plans, tactics, and campaigns for all product categories.
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 Set sales targets and guide the sales team in achieving profitable growth.
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 Support the introduction and market launch of new products.
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 Manage commercial agreements with key customers.
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 Lead negotiations on contracts, payment terms, and credit limits.
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 Track monthly forecasts, orders, and payment collections.
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 Analyze market intelligence, identify new business opportunities, and recommend distribution adjustments.
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 Analyze sales data, monitor variances vs. targets, and implement corrective measures.
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 Prepare monthly reports on customer performance, challenges, and action plans.
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 Support strategic programs such as brand protection, local promoters, and trusted partner initiatives.
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 Lead, motivate, and coach the sales team.
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 Allocate objectives, monitor performance, and support target achievement.
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 Work closely with Customer Service, Marketing, and Regional Leadership to ensure sales alignment.
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 Coordinate with key account teams across multiple countries
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 Skills &amp; Competencies
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 Sales leadership &amp; team management.
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 Strong negotiation and communication skills.
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 Market and data analysis skills.
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 MS Office &amp; Google Workspace proficiency.
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 Social skills: professional communication, punctuality, time management
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Required Qualifications
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 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
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 English: Fluent (mandatory).
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 Bonus: Arabic or French languages.
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 MBA preferred (Marketing / Commercial)
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 Experience Requirements
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 Minimum 5 years in the Independent Automotive Aftermarket.
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 Strong knowledge of MEA markets, distribution channels, and customer structures.
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 Experience managing key accounts and negotiating contracts.
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 Basic technical understanding of automotive parts
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 Compensation
 
 
 
 
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 Salary: AED 20,000-25,000
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 Performance Bonus
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 Visa + Medical Insurance (As per Labour Law &amp; Company Internal Policy)
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 Annual Flight Ticket
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 Hybrid Work Model
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Sales Manager - (Automotive Aftermarket Division)