Senior Handover Engineer; Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager
Senior Handover Engineer
Location:
Abu Dhabi, Trade Centre Building. Type:
Full time. Posted:
Today.
Atkins
Réalis are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Handover Engineer to join our PMC team in Abu Dhabi for a large low‑rise residential and hospitality project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Project Management Consultancy (PMC). UAE experience is mandatory, with a preference for candidates who have worked in Abu Dhabi.
- Lead and manage the handover process, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between contractors and relevant authorities.
- Develop a comprehensive handover plan outlining all necessary activities, milestones, and timelines for transitioning of the assets from construction to operations.
- Lead handover management coordination forum, engage will all stakeholders, set and agree term of reference, manage meeting agenda, review progress on actions, take minutes and communicate to all stakeholders.
- Manage coordination of handover activities, such as documentation, technical database, handover inspections, asset snags, develop a snag database, dashboard/tracker, maintain record and report progress.
- Prepare reports, presentation slides, escalated issues at senior level forums and seek direction.
- Monitor performance of all handover activities against plan, ensure that any issues that could potentially impact successful handover are brought to the attention of the appropriate teams.
- Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact the handover process and implement mitigation strategies.
- Address any concerns, inquiries, or issues raised by stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Employer Representative teams, authorities, Operation & Maintenance teams, and third‑party contractors, to manage expectations and facilitate.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience (15 years) in project management in low rise residential projects, with a focus on project handover and transition to operations within Abu Dhabi.
- Familiarity with safety regulations, industry standards, and regulatory compliance related to low rise residential operations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to risk management.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Relevant certifications in project management, or related.
- Tax‑free salary.
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Relocation assistance.
- Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Réalis
We’re Atkins
Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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