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4 | UAE Salary Guide and Market Overview 2014

CONSTRUCTION& PROPERTY

2014 will continue to

demonstrate strong growthin the Construction industryacross the GCC – the UAE,Qatar and Saudi Arabiaspecifically being thekey drivers.

The UAE winning the Expo 2020 bid,Qatar’s commitment to hosting the

2022 FIFA World Cup, and Saudi Arabia’s

continued investment into major

transportation and residential projects

will contribute to a significant increase in

order books over the next 12 months.

Degree educated Design Engineers,

Planners, Cost & Contracts Managers andProject Managers with experience on major

civil and transportation infrastructure

projects are particularly sought after,

specifically in Qatar and Saudi Arabia where

ambitious transport and utility programmes

are currently underway.

Within the UAE, the renewed optimism

amongst the developers is showing an

increase in demand for Design Managers,Planners, Development Managers and

Project Managers as they embark on new

real estate projects and also the re-launch

of previously shelved projects.

Whilst we expect the job market to

significantly increase over the coming year,

the demands from clients will also continue

with the skillsets they are seeking. Degree

educated, professionally qualified candidates

are essential for middle – senior

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Architecture

AED Range Typical

Architect 18,000-30,000 25,000

Senior Architect 30,000-45,000 35,000

Associate 42,000-55,000 50,000

Interior Designer 15,000-30,000 25,000

Senior Interior Designer 25,000-40,000 35,000

Landscape Architect 15,000-30,000 20,000

Design Manager 30,000-45,000 35,000

Principal 40,000-60,000 50,000

Construction & Property

Monthly gross salary in AED within the UAE for full time positions.

management positions, and whilst

employers are open to candidates fromoverseas with the necessary skillsets for

major civil projects, the trend remains very

much for candidates with proven GCC

design and delivery experience for those

employers looking to hire candidates for

real estate projects. Arabic speaking skills

are an advantage but not essential.

Top 3 roles in demand:

• Cost & Contracts Managers

• Planners

• Design Managers

• Project Managers

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Cost/Commercial Management/Planning

AED Range Typical

Quantity Surveyor 23,000-35,000 30,000

Senior Quantity Surveyor 35,000-45,000 40,000

Commercial Manager 40,000-60,000 50,000

Senior Commercial Manager 50,000-70,000 60,000

Claims Manager 55,000-65,000 60,000

Project Controls Manager 45,000-65,000 55,000

Engineering

AED Range Typical

Mechanical/Electrical Engineer 15,000-25,000 20,000

Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer 25,000-40,000 30,000

MEP Manager 30,000-50,000+ 40,000

Civil/Structural Engineer 18,000-25,000 21,500

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer 25,000-40,000 30,000

Resident Engineer 20,000-30,000 25,000

Senior Resident Engineer 30,000-45,000 40,000

Associate 30,000-50,000 40,000

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Facilities Management

AED Range Typical

Facilities Manager 20,000-30,000 25,000

Senior Facilities Manager 30,000-40,000 35,000

Technical Facilities Manager 35,000-45,000 40,000

FM Operations Manager, Senior 40,000-50,000 45,000

Director Facilities Management 45,000-55,000 50,000

Real Estate/Property

AED Range Typical

Leasing Managers in-house 25,000-35,000 30,000

Development Manager 40,000-50,000 45,000

Development Director 55,000-85,000 70,000

Associate Director 30,000-38,000 35,000

Property/Asset Manager 20,000-35,000 28,000

Valuations Manager (4yrs PQE) 28,000-32,000 30,000

Valuations Director 40,000-50,000+ 45,000

Research Manager 25,000-35,000 30,000

Monthly gross salary in AED within the UAE for full time positions.

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