Account Manager - Water

Job Description

- Bachelors Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering- Chartered status (or equivalent) preferable- 10+ years relevant industry experience- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong technical writing and communications skills.- Considerable utilities design and project management experience related to master planning and development projects- Experience of Water Industry (potable, treated sewage effluent reuse and wastewater) major projects in treatment/transmission/storage and distribution- Working knowledge of PPP Procurement in the water sector- Experience of leading teams in the design of water infrastructure for EPC contractors (Design and Build)- Working knowledge of relevant software packages like EPANET, WaterCAD, MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, SewerCAD, StormCAD, STAAD, DIALux etc- A sound working knowledge of the latest relevant design standards and codes- Experience in Projects and Design Management and Bid Preparation- Experience of managing multi disciplinary teams in design delivery, supporting, mentoring and developing more junior team members- An ability to multi-task and be self starting in new business environments- Excellent communication and influencing skills- Arabic language skills are an advantageRewards & Benefits:We offer an excellent package which includes:- A competitive salary- Transportation allowance- Medical and life insurance cover- Annual leave- Company gratuity scheme- Discretionary bonus scheme- Annual flight allowance to point of originEmployee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.SNC Lavalins Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.As one of the worlds most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the Water sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for water, buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Sharjah, Riyadh, Jeddah, Manama, Doha, Muscat and Kuwait City.

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About Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality


• seek world class design and excellence


• strive to add value


• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).