Job Description

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a leading government organisation within Professional Services based in Abu Dhabi. Our client is looking to hire a Facilities Administrator to provide a range of administrative tasks for project management function.

The Facilities Systems Administrator will work closely and support the Project Manager to oversee all administrative tasks, coordinating project activities, managing timelines and ensuring projects are completed within the specific time frame and within budget.

This role will track project tasks, notify management of any delays or issues as well as support in the planning for facilities of projects, create workflows and monitor whilst in process. In addition, the role will identify any issues, whilst offering suggestions where the team can improve.

The Administrator will work closely with the Project Manager to track expenses and budget for future project costs and purchase orders for equipment and software. Building and maintaining relationships with internal teams, external vendors and the project team is crucial for this role.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a similar position, with UAE work experience. The ideal candidate will be able to provide knowledge of budgetary practices and principles as well as demonstrate an understanding of facilities management.

Our client is looking for an experienced Facilities Administrator who is a self-sufficient, highly organised individual with excellent interpersonal and reporting skills. The candidate must be a computer literate with experience using all functions of Microsoft Office along with strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Arabic language skills would also be an advantage.