UAE National-Reception Administrator

About GHD

Let’s start with our vision: water, energy and urbanisation made sustainable for generations to come.

With more than 14,000 people around the globe GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm. With our vision to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future. 

Our people are invested in the future and share a passion for outstanding results. As our group continues to grow, we are looking for talented graduates to join our UAE teams to deliver engineering, design, and consultancy solutions to our clients across all sectors.

Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and talented reception administrator to join our team in Dubai .

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first contact and support to clients and GHD employees calling or visiting the office.
• Provide administrative support to service group managers and job managers.
• Assist with all general administrative work within the office.
• Looking after the office in terms of maintenance and safety. Provide support to project teams when needed.
• · Travel coordination, hotel booking, transportation, etc.
• · Clients' registration.
• Preparing LPOs and handling office petty cash.
•  Prepares letters, memos and other documentation required.

Personal Competencies:

• Well-developed communication skills - shares information and knowledge
• Sound judgement and decisiveness
• High level of trust, discretion and confidentiality
• Able to work under pressure.
• Has excellent written and spoken English.
• Well organized and a team player
• Sets the tone in the office through high standard of efficiency in handling tasks, dealing with people and creating a generally professional atmosphere.

Education:

• High School Diploma - Bachelor's degree.

What we offer

We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

We are committed to the success of our people which is why we want to create the best employee experience that supports each member through all the stages of their career.

• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive benefits package; pension, medical insurance, income protection, 22 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks
• Enhanced parental leave
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Wellbeing resources and tools, and demonstration of our commitment to wellbeing by signing up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment
• Team led flexible working
• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team
• International, multi-cultural team of highly motivated individuals
• An exciting referral program; bring people with you!

Graduate Development at GHD 

GHD’s Graduate Program is aimed at developing our future leaders and technical specialists.

During the course of our two-year global graduate development programme our Graduates will work with our teams’ developing skills across a wide variety of projects in the Water, Energy, Industrial, Property and Buildings sectors both in the UAE and overseas. Your contribution will make a positive lasting benefit to the environment and our communities.

Whilst learning about our business, our values, your team, and most importantly, yourself you will develop your decision-making, communication, technical and leadership skills. 

We offer mentoring and a variety of development activities, providing on the job experience and exposure to a diverse range of projects, as well as support towards gaining chartered status within your field.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion lies at the heart of our team culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy meaning every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and experience, and we recognize the value this brings our collective team approach to solving challenging client problems.

Inclusion is hugely important to us, and we want to ensure every team member can balance work around their unique personal circumstances. We will advocate for your professional development and provide access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.