Administrative Assistant - Team Support
Posted date [2026-05-19]
(ID: 45395)
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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 - Team SupportJob Snapshot
Role: Administrative Assistant - Team 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 - Team Support in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for a UAE National with a valid family book to support scheduling, communication, documentation, office coordination, and day-to-day administrative activities within AECOM’s professional infrastructure and buildings project environment. This Fursa Program role is ideal for candidates looking to build practical office support experience while working with executives, managers, and technical teams in a structured corporate setting.
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 appointments, meetings, calendars, and travel arrangements 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, forms, and administrative documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Maintain filing systems, office records, digital documents, and supporting administrative information.
* Support smooth office operations by ordering supplies, coordinating office equipment, and assisting with workplace needs.
* Assist with data entry, research, document updates, follow-ups, and other support tasks as required.
* Coordinate with internal teams to help keep daily administrative activities organized and timely.
* Maintain confidentiality when handling business documents, communication, and team information.
* Support meetings by preparing materials, tracking basic actions, and helping with coordination requirements.
* Follow company procedures and contribute to an organized, professional, and efficient office environment.
Ideal Profile
* UAE National with a valid family book, as required for this Fursa Program opportunity.
* Interest in starting or developing a career in administration, business support, office coordination, or project support.
* Good communication skills with the ability to manage calls, emails, and workplace correspondence professionally.
* Comfortable preparing basic reports, memos, presentations, filing records, and administrative documents.
* Organized and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple daily tasks in a busy office setting.
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook will be helpful.
* Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and confidence to support managers, teams, and visitors.
* Able to work on-site in Abu Dhabi within a structured engineering and infrastructure consultancy environment.
Skills Set
* Office administration
* Team support
* Calendar management
* Meeting coordination
* Travel arrangements
* Email communication
* Phone handling
* Report preparation
* Memo preparation
* Presentation support
* Filing systems
* Records management
* Data entry
* Office supplies coordination
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Microsoft Outlook
* Confidential document handling
* Administrative follow-up
Why Join Us
* Join AECOM’s Fursa Program, designed to support UAE Nationals in building meaningful professional careers.
* Gain practical administrative experience inside a global civil engineering and infrastructure consultancy.
* Work with managers, technical teams, and project professionals in a well-structured Abu Dhabi office environment.
* Build useful career skills in communication, scheduling, documentation, office coordination, and business support.
* Develop a strong foundation for future growth in administration, project office support, or corporate operations.
* Be part of a workplace focused on learning, collaboration, professionalism, and long-term career development.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure and engineering consultancy delivering planning, design, advisory, program management, construction management, and supervision services across buildings, transportation, water, environment, and energy. In Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced project solutions that help strengthen infrastructure, improve communities, and support future-ready development.
