About the Role
At the company, we combine practical expertise with programme and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project, place, and person. Our two-year Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work from day one. You could help shape sustainable places, create smarter infrastructure, or solve complex client challenges – making a lasting difference to people, places, and the planet.
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The Opportunity
- Start Date: Early September 2027
- Location: You will be employed from our UAE office in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or at one of our client’s locations. Your working location may change depending on the client project you are working on. Flexibility and a positive, adaptable approach to travel are essential.
- Given the nature of our work, flexibility is key. Our projects and clients are based in various locations, so you should be prepared to travel frequently to different project sites or company offices.
- The company reimburses eligible business travel expenses in line with our expenses policy, including mileage, public transport, and accommodation where required.
- For roles based at client or project sites that are difficult to reach by public transport, you must hold a full valid driving licence or have access to a vehicle that can commute you to and from work daily.
- Sectors: Our teams support clients across a wide range of markets. Depending on client and business needs, you could work in:
- Cities & Places
- Government & Communities
- Health, Life Sciences & Technology
- Mobility, including Rail and Highways
- Resilience, including nuclear, energy, and utilities
- Roles: Emerging Talent opportunities are available across our main service lines:
- Project & Programme Management
- PMO & Planning
- Commercial and Cost Management
From time to time, we may also recruit candidates specialising in:
- Business Advisory
- Work Winning
- Digital
- Responsible Business
- Strategic Advisory
- Information Management
During your application, you will indicate your preferred base location. We will consider your preferences wherever possible but cannot guarantee a particular project or location. Your first placement will depend on available opportunities and client and business needs. Travel to our offices and client project sites across the UAE may be required, and you may work across different projects or sectors as your career develops.
What You’ll Do
You will gain hands-on experience on live projects and work with multidisciplinary teams across the built environment. Depending on your role, you may support project delivery, planning, design coordination, cost and commercial management, sustainability, risk, data analysis, or client engagement. You will also take part in structured learning, professional development, and mentoring while building your network through community initiatives, industry events, and collaboration across teams and locations.
What We Can Offer You
Our two-year graduate development programme combines structured on-the-job learning with meaningful work from day one. You will complete or work towards a relevant qualification and will learn from experienced professionals, receive support from mentors and peers, and gain exposure to different areas of the business as your career develops.
Alongside your development, you’ll receive a wide range of benefits, including:
- A permanent role from the moment you join
- Standard country-specific holidays + public holidays + one ‘company Day’ off
- One volunteering day a year
- Life assurance
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Company travel insurance
About You
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in digital, commercial, quantity surveying, project management, communications, sustainability, engineering, or architecture)
- You will need to have no more than three years of work experience
- A good command of the English language (verbal and written)
- Data analytical and interpretation skills
- An Arab Emirate National
- Behavioral Facets:
- Curiosity, growth mindset & confidence
- Resilience & commitment
- Reliability & drive
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for ambitious, proactive people who want to make a difference. You should think creatively, respond positively to change, act with integrity, and demonstrate the values, behaviors, and competencies that help us shape the industry:
- Values – safety first, client focus, create opportunity, integrity
- Behaviors – curious, collaborators, contributors, champions of inclusion
- Competencies – build effective teams, embrace change, solve problems, build trusted relationships
A World of Opportunity
At the company, you can build a career across sectors and locations worldwide. After completing the graduate programme, you can use our Global Opportunities Portal to explore roles across sectors and countries. Opportunities depend on your performance, competence, and experience, as well as client and business needs and relevant visa requirements.
Help Us Shape the World of Tomorrow
If you are ready to build your career and make a real difference for clients, communities, and society, we want to hear from you. Help us turn ambitious ideas into reality.
Anticipated Closing Date
Sunday 28th February 2027
We review applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Next Steps
Our Emerging Talent team will carefully review all applications, and we aim to communicate outcomes to both successful and unsuccessful candidates by the start of April 2027. We appreciate your patience during this process and kindly ask that you wait until after this date before contacting us for an update on your application.
