Administrative Assistant (UAE National)
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LocationAbu Dhabi, Middle East, ae
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3–5 yrs
DepartmentInfrastructure
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an administrative, office support, or coordinator role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
Experience managing calendars, meetings, correspondence, and documentation
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience working in a corporate, professional services, engineering, consulting, or government-related environment
UAE National
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Teams
Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 112 offices worldwide.
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant (UAE National) to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office by managing administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, maintaining documentation, and supporting internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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Provide administrative support to management and project teams.
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Manage calendars, schedule meetings, appointments, and coordinate meeting logistics.
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Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business documents.
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Organize and maintain filing systems, records, and confidential documentation.
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Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, ensuring timely responses and follow-up actions.
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Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and expense claims as required.
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Support the preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, and action trackers.
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Monitor office supplies and coordinate procurement of administrative materials.
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Assist with onboarding activities and administrative support for new employees.
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Liaise with internal departments, clients, vendors, and external stakeholders as required.
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Maintain accurate databases, contact lists, and administrative records.
Qualifications
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Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an administrative, office support, or coordinator role.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
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Experience managing calendars, meetings, correspondence, and documentation.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Experience working in a corporate, professional services, engineering, consulting, or government-related environment is preferred.
Additional Information
Benefits
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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