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Our client is a major regional retailer with a strong and growing e-commerce business. They are investing in AI-powered content creation to produce high-quality product imagery at scale, and are building a team to lead this work.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multicultural team at the start of a new creative chapter, with a competitive package and real room to shape how the business uses AI in its studio.
Business Development Manager – BIM Engineering Services
The Opportunity
Inspire Selection is recruiting an experienced Business Development Manager for a UAE-based engineering services business looking to expand its Building Information Modelling (BIM) service offering.
This is a newly created position focused on developing new business opportunities and establishing long-term client relationships within the UAE architecture, engineering and construction sector.
The successful candidate must have previous experience selling BIM engineering services, particularly across civil and mechanical engineering disciplines, alongside a strong understanding of the UAE construction market.
This is a commercial role requiring someone who can identify opportunities, engage decision-makers, develop proposals and convert relationships into revenue-generating contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for BIM and engineering services within the UAE construction and engineering market.
- Build relationships with main contractors, engineering consultancies, developers, architects, project management consultants and specialist contractors.
- Promote BIM engineering services across civil, structural, mechanical and related disciplines, according to the company's service offering.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective clients, tender invitations and commercial opportunities.
- Engage with client decision-makers to understand project requirements and identify suitable technical solutions.
- Prepare commercial proposals, presentations and tender submissions in collaboration with technical and engineering teams.
- Manage the full business development cycle, from prospecting and initial engagement through to negotiation and contract award.
- Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and generate repeat business.
- Monitor construction activity, upcoming projects and market trends to identify potential clients and partnerships.
- Work closely with internal BIM and engineering teams to ensure proposed solutions meet client requirements.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports and business development activity records.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the company's commercial growth strategy.
Essential Requirements
- Approximately 8–10 years' experience within business development, engineering services or the AEC industry.
- Proven experience in business development or sales of BIM engineering services.
- Strong understanding of BIM applications and engineering services across civil and/or mechanical disciplines.
- Established relationships with relevant decision-makers within the UAE construction, engineering and consultancy sectors.
- Demonstrable experience generating new business, managing commercial pipelines and securing service contracts.
- Ability to understand technical client requirements and translate them into commercially viable proposals.
- Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills.
- Experience managing the full sales cycle, including proposals, pricing, negotiations and contract closure.
- Strong commercial awareness and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related technical discipline.
Desirable
- Experience selling outsourced BIM modelling, coordination, design or specialist engineering services.
- Established relationships with major UAE contractors, consultants and developers.
- Experience developing new markets or launching a new engineering service offering.
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.
What's on Offer?
An opportunity to take ownership of business development for a growing specialist engineering services offering, with the scope to establish new client relationships and make a measurable contribution to commercial growth.
The position offers a monthly salary of AED 15,000–20,000.
Candidates must have previous BIM-related business development experience. Applications from purely technical BIM professionals without a demonstrable commercial sales background are unlikely to be suitable.
Thank you for your application. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Please note that by applying to this role, your profile will be searchable in our database. Our recruiters may contact you should another suitable opportunity become available.
Senior Estimator – Landscaping
The Opportunity
Inspire Selection is recruiting a Senior Estimator for an established UAE contractor delivering landscaping and external works projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate estimates for landscaping tenders, covering hardscape, softscape, irrigation and associated civil works.
This is a hands-on pre-contracts position requiring strong technical estimating knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to manage tender submissions from initial review through to final pricing.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, quantity take-offs and tender submissions for landscaping projects.
- Develop accurate rate build-ups covering labour, materials, plant, equipment and subcontractor costs.
- Estimate hardscape works including paving, kerbing, external finishes, boundary works and associated structures.
- Prepare estimates for softscape works, planting, soil preparation, turfing and landscape finishes.
- Review and price irrigation systems, drainage and associated infrastructure.
- Analyse drawings, specifications, tender documents and project requirements to identify scope and pricing obligations.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Prepare commercial comparisons and identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation.
- Identify tender risks, scope gaps, exclusions and potential variations.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, commercial and project delivery teams during tender preparation.
- Support post-tender clarifications, negotiations and handover to project teams.
- Maintain accurate records of current market rates and historical project pricing.
Essential Requirements
- Approximately 10–15 years' relevant experience in construction estimating, including substantial exposure to landscaping and external works projects.
- Strong hands-on experience estimating hardscape, softscape and irrigation packages.
- Sound understanding of landscaping construction methods, materials, specifications and project costs.
- Proven ability to prepare detailed BOQs, quantity take-offs, rate analyses and tender submissions.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings and contract documentation.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of competitive tender pricing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to review drawings using AutoCAD.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Additional Technical Skills
- Experience using CCS Candy estimating software is strongly preferred.
- Experience with CostX, PlanSwift or equivalent quantity take-off software would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with construction planning tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project would be beneficial.
What's on Offer?
An opportunity to join an established contracting business with an active pipeline of landscaping and external works projects.
The position offers a monthly salary of AED 15,000–20,000, with a single-status benefits package.
We are particularly interested in candidates with strong practical landscaping estimating experience who can independently manage tender pricing and contribute to competitive, commercially sound submissions.
Thank you for your application. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Please note that by applying to this role, your profile will be searchable in our database. Our recruiters may contact you should another suitable opportunity become available.
Senior Estimator – Infrastructure
The Opportunity
Inspire Selection is recruiting an experienced Senior Estimator to join an established UAE contracting business delivering civil infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will lead the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders across roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks and associated civil engineering works.
The role requires someone with substantial hands-on estimating experience who understands infrastructure construction methods, can interpret complex tender documentation and can independently develop detailed pricing proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates, BOQs, quantity take-offs, rate build-ups and commercial tender submissions for infrastructure projects.
- Estimate roads, highways, earthworks, drainage networks, utilities and associated civil structures.
- Review engineering drawings, project specifications, contract conditions and tender documentation.
- Develop cost estimates covering materials, labour, plant, equipment, subcontractors and construction methodologies.
- Prepare unit rate analyses and assess productivity assumptions to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
- Obtain, analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Identify project risks, scope gaps, exclusions and commercial opportunities during tender preparation.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning and project delivery teams to validate cost assumptions.
- Assess alternative construction methods and value engineering opportunities.
- Maintain updated cost databases, market rates and historical project pricing.
- Support tender clarifications, commercial negotiations and project handover following contract award.
- Ensure all estimates are supported by accurate documentation and clearly defined assumptions.
Essential Requirements
- Approximately 10–15 years' experience in civil infrastructure estimating, preferably with substantial UAE or GCC project exposure.
- Proven experience preparing tenders for roads, earthworks, drainage, utilities and general civil infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods, materials, specifications and cost structures.
- Advanced capability in quantity measurement, rate build-ups, BOQ pricing and tender analysis.
- Hands-on experience using CCS Candy estimating software.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and commercial contract documents.
- Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of AutoCAD for drawing review and quantity verification.
- Excellent analytical skills, commercial judgement and attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Desirable
- Experience with major infrastructure contractors in the UAE.
- Exposure to bridges, reinforced concrete structures and large-scale utility infrastructure.
- Familiarity with CostX, PlanSwift or other estimation platforms.
- Knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project.
What's on Offer?
An opportunity to join an established UAE contractor working on civil infrastructure tenders and projects.
The position offers AED 15,000–20,000 per month with a single-status benefits package.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong record of preparing competitive infrastructure tenders and the technical confidence to manage estimating assignments independently.
Thank you for your application. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Please note that by applying to this role, your profile will be searchable in our database. Our recruiters may contact you should another suitable opportunity become available.
General Manager – Interior Fit-Out & Joinery
The Opportunity
Inspire Selection is recruiting an experienced General Manager for an established UAE-based interior fit-out and joinery business.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the commercial, operational and financial performance of a business employing approximately 100 people.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with a proven track record in the UAE fit-out and joinery sector who can combine strong commercial instincts with operational expertise.
The business has an established joinery manufacturing facility with capacity for further expansion. The incoming General Manager will be expected to develop new business opportunities, strengthen operational performance and drive sustainable, profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full P&L responsibility for the business, overseeing revenue, profitability, cash flow and overall financial performance.
- Develop and execute commercial and operational strategies to support business growth.
- Identify and secure new fit-out and joinery contracts through established relationships with developers, consultants, architects, contractors and other key clients.
- Lead business development, tendering, estimating, pricing and contract negotiations.
- Oversee the successful delivery of interior fit-out and joinery projects, ensuring quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.
- Manage joinery factory operations, production planning, procurement, logistics and site delivery.
- Identify opportunities to improve factory utilisation, production efficiency and operational capacity.
- Manage budgets, financial forecasts, working capital and receivables.
- Build, develop and lead the management team, establishing clear performance objectives and accountability.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, consultants and other commercial partners.
- Work closely with the CEO on strategic planning, business development and organisational growth.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 15 years' UAE experience within the interior fit-out and joinery industry.
- At least 5 years in a senior management or leadership position with significant commercial and P&L responsibility.
- Demonstrable experience growing revenue and profitability within a fit-out, joinery or specialist interiors business.
- Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing and factory operations alongside project delivery.
- Proven business development capability, with an established network of clients and industry relationships in the UAE.
- Experience across tendering, estimating, commercial negotiations and contract management.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, cash flow and profitability management.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across commercial, production and operations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Desirable
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Previous experience leading a comparable fit-out and joinery business as General Manager, Operations Director or Commercial Director.
- Experience expanding manufacturing capacity or improving factory efficiency.
What's on Offer?
An opportunity to take ownership of an established UAE business, working directly with the CEO and playing a central role in its next stage of growth.
The package includes AED 25,000–30,000 per month, a performance-related bonus, family benefits and annual flights.
Only candidates with substantial UAE interior fit-out and joinery industry experience and demonstrated commercial leadership will be considered.
Thank you for your application. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Please note that by applying to this role, your profile will be searchable in our database. Our recruiters may contact you should another suitable opportunity become available.
Strategy Affairs Specialist – UAE National
Job Description
Inspire Selection is recruiting a Strategy Affairs Specialist for a prominent organisation based in Abu Dhabi.This is an excellent opportunity for a UAE National graduate or early-career professional looking to develop their career in corporate strategy, organisational excellence, performance management and project coordination.The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, monitor organisational performance, coordinate projects and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the organisation. The role offers exposure to strategic planning, performance reporting and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, implementation and review of organisational strategies, strategic plans and initiatives.
- Assist in translating strategic objectives into measurable KPIs, action plans and performance targets.
- Monitor strategic performance and prepare management reports, dashboards and presentations.
- Coordinate with internal departments to collect information, track progress and follow up on strategic initiatives.
- Support organisational excellence activities, including process reviews, gap assessments and improvement recommendations.
- Assist with the planning, coordination and monitoring of strategic and operational projects.
- Maintain project documentation, milestones, risk registers, action trackers and progress reports.
- Prepare project updates and analytical materials to support management decision-making.
- Coordinate stakeholder meetings, document key decisions and monitor agreed actions.
- Contribute to the improvement of organisational processes, reporting standards and project management practices.
Requirements
- UAE National – mandatory.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Management, Economics, Project Management or a related discipline.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; up to 3 years of relevant experience is preferred.
- An interest in corporate strategy, organisational performance, business analysis or project management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication, coordination and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including preparing reports and presentations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different departments.
Desirable Skills
- Previous internship or professional experience in strategy, performance management, project coordination or organisational excellence.
- Familiarity with KPI development, performance dashboards, process mapping or business improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of Power BI, data visualisation or project management tools.
- Relevant certifications in project management, business analysis, strategy or organisational excellence.
The Opportunity
This position would suit an ambitious and analytically minded UAE National seeking to build a career in strategy and organisational development. The successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to strategic initiatives, organisational performance and project delivery within a structured professional environment.
Please note that by applying for this role, your profile will be searchable in our recruitment database. Our consultants may contact you regarding other suitable opportunities.
Inspire Selection is partnering with a leading organisation in Abu Dhabi to recruit an IT Infrastructure Specialist into its growing technology team. This is an excellent opportunity for a UAE National to build their career within a Microsoft-centred infrastructure environment, with real scope for development.
Responsibilities
You’ll support and maintain the organisation’s core infrastructure, keeping systems secure, stable and performing at their best. Responsibilities include:
- Administering and troubleshooting Active Directory, including user, group and policy management
- Supporting Microsoft Exchange and messaging services
- Managing and maintaining Windows Server environments
- Monitoring and resolving network issues across LAN/WAN
- Working with internal teams to deliver infrastructure improvements and upgrades
- Taking part in a shift rota to ensure continuous service availability
Qualifications
- 3–5 years’ experience in IT infrastructure or systems administration
- Solid understanding of Active Directory, Exchange, networking and server administration
- A strong willingness to learn and keep pace with new technologies
- Flexible and comfortable with some shift work
- A proactive problem-solver with good communication skills
- Willing to be part of shift based support
We are recruiting an experienced Office Administrator to join the Dubai office of a well-established multinational FMCG business.
This is a varied, hands-on role supporting a close-knit team of approximately 30 employees in Dubai, as well as colleagues across Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Japan.