Administrative Assistant - Office Support
Posted date [2026-05-18]
(ID: 45364)
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AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure development, engineering, and project management solutions, dedicated to building a better, smarter, and more sustainable world. With unmatched expertise in construction, civil engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, and urban development, AECOM helps clients tackle complex challenges across water, energy, transportation, oil and gas, renewable energy, and smart city projects. As one of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region, AECOM partners with both government and private organizations to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions through every stage of the project lifecycle from advisory and design to engineering, procurement, and construction management. Headquartered in the United States and operating across the Middle East, AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of USD 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Its projects shape skylines, transportation systems, and energy networks across major Gulf cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Muscat. For those seeking engineering jobs in Dubai, construction management roles in the UAE, civil engineering careers in Saudi Arabia, or infrastructure project opportunities across the Middle East, AECOM offers a world-class environment for growth and innovation. Discover the latest AECOM Gulf and Middle East job openings at careersingulf.com, the region’s leading job portal for engineering, architecture, construction, and project management careers.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Administrative Assistant - Office SupportJob Snapshot
Role: Administrative Assistant - Office Support
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Administrative
Experience: Entry level to early career
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Administrative Assistant - Office Support in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for a UAE National with a valid family book to support office coordination, executive assistance, documentation, communication, and daily administrative operations within a professional infrastructure consulting environment. This role is part of AECOM’s Fursa Program and is designed for candidates who want to build a strong career foundation in administration, office management, and corporate support services.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Administrative
Salary: 5000-7000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Manage calendars, appointments, internal meetings, and travel coordination for executives, managers, or project teams.
* Handle phone calls, emails, correspondence, and routine communication as a professional first point of contact.
* Prepare reports, memos, presentations, meeting notes, and other administrative documents with accuracy.
* Maintain organized filing systems, records, office documents, and digital administrative information.
* Support day-to-day office operations by coordinating supplies, office equipment, and workplace requirements.
* Assist with data entry, research, follow-ups, and general support tasks needed by the business team.
* Coordinate with internal departments to ensure administrative requests are handled smoothly and on time.
* Help maintain a professional, organized, and efficient office environment for staff and visitors.
* Follow company procedures, confidentiality standards, and internal communication guidelines.
* Support the wider administration team with flexible tasks linked to business and project operations.
Ideal Profile
* UAE National with a valid family book, as required for this Fursa Program opportunity.
* Interest in building a long-term administrative career within a global engineering and infrastructure company.
* Good communication skills with the ability to manage calls, emails, and workplace correspondence professionally.
* Comfortable using basic office tools for documentation, filing, reporting, scheduling, and data entry.
* Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple administrative tasks during a busy working day.
* Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and confidence to support managers, teams, and visitors.
* Previous internship, office support, customer service, or administration exposure will be helpful but is not mandatory.
* Ability to work on-site in Abu Dhabi and contribute to a structured corporate office environment.
Skills Set
* Office administration
* Calendar management
* Meeting coordination
* Travel coordination
* Email and phone communication
* Report preparation
* Memo and presentation support
* Filing and records management
* Data entry
* Office supplies coordination
* Microsoft Office basics
* Team support
* Professional communication
* Confidential document handling
Why Join Us
* Join AECOM’s Fursa Program, a career-building opportunity created for UAE Nationals.
* Gain hands-on administrative experience inside a global infrastructure and civil engineering consultancy.
* Work in a professional Abu Dhabi office environment with exposure to corporate teams and project operations.
* Build practical skills in communication, scheduling, documentation, and office coordination.
* Develop a strong foundation for future growth in administration, business support, and project office roles.
* Be part of a company involved in major buildings, places, infrastructure, and development projects across the UAE.
About the Company
AECOM is a leading global infrastructure and engineering consultancy delivering planning, design, advisory, program management, and construction management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. In Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable project solutions that help develop resilient communities, smarter infrastructure, and long-term regional growth.
