Senior Administrative Assistant – Bilingual

KEO International Consultants is a highly ranked and award-winning planning, architecture, engineering, and project and construction management firm with offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

As a result of our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bilingual Senior Administrative Assistant to join our Project Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) Division. You will be responsible for the technical translation of construction and bid documents from English to Arabic and vice versa. In addition, you will provide administrative support and work on any ongoing office-based projects.

Language Proficiency:
Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Requirements

1. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who can demonstrate experience in the following:
2. Technical translation with prior knowledge of the construction industry is advantageous.
3. Ability to work in English and Arabic fluently, both written and verbally.
4. Organizing and coordinating calendars and meetings, assisting with proposals and business development documentation, and other project-related administrative activities in support of construction staff.
5. Self-directed and highly motivated with a talent for maintaining organizational standards within the department and being the point of coordination with other departments.
6. Significant experience and knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office package including Outlook Mail.
7. Professional appearance and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Translation or related discipline or Secretarial Diploma is essential with a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience ideally within an Architectural, Engineering, or Construction consultancy environment in the Gulf Region.

KEO offers long-term career opportunities, generous expatriate salary packages, and dynamic career development opportunities. In addition, KEO provides full assistance in relocation from A-Z with a team of experienced HR professionals trained to support you and your family through any relocation process.

All applications will be treated confidentially.