Becky1

Im an landuse/transport planner hoping to relocated to Dubai-Ive bn offered a job (masterplanning&project management role) with a large global firm but have yet to discuss a salary - they have asked me to consider what I would be expecting. Its difficult to get nay info. on potential salaries for this kind of work in Dubai...I dont want to sell myself short!Any ideas about a realistic salary package?I have 4yrs experience but have progressed well (current salary £45,000 stg) Any suggestions much appreciated!

The Dean

Hi Becky.

An "urban planner"? A "transport planner"? For Dubai?????

Quick!!! Close that stable door before the horse gets out!!!

You should have been in Dubai at least ten years ago.

Seriously - if you think you can make a difference - good luck and go for it. No idea about salary etc though - sorry.

Blue Cat

is it Emaar by chance?

Becky1

No - not Emaar

...and I know - not excactly a gd example of integrated planning but...perhaps the nxt 10yrs will be better!

Blue Cat

couldn't be worse ! you have to look at a total package here not just the salary. I would see what they offer you and then get back to us. You need a good housing allowance, medical insurance, car ? , return flights to the UK, if they are a developer - a bonus as well.

rocha27

Hi Becky

Sent you a PM.

Cheers

Becky1

...emm...I was given the impression that I was to consider a 'total' salary figure that would then be divided across 'salary / housing allowance / travel allowance'...is that the norm? Medical insurance will be incl. - thats about all thats bn mentioned so far!

Blue Cat

that is actually better, you get your gratuity, (end of service payment) based on your gross salary so if that includes all your allowances you will get more! Most employers, give basic then plus plus plus to avoid having to pay out big end of service payments.

LEDO

Hey Becky
I work For A big company in Dubai, its a consultancy company called AECOM.

masterplanning&project management is what do and we need more qulified people like you. so if you are interested....

Eva

Becky,good luck with it all-but scoooose;

The Dean-just read this.Ist two lines -really funny-Grace Slick.

Becky1

LEDO,

I've sent you a private message...

braveheart1981

Hi...

You should roughly be expecting your UK salary plus an extra 15-20% tax-free in Dubai.

I will be moving there in a weeks time, as a principal transportation planner.

Used to work for AECOM in UK before (Faber Maunsell), they do not pay well if you ask me.

Becky1

HI,
Congrats on the new job!! I haven't been so lucky yet - was in negotiations with a company but they were only offering £3,000 p.a. more than my current salary and that was for a 45hr a week contract....really wanted to get going but the sums didnt add up.... Disappointing though...and it seems mid-level jobs in planning dont come up that often
Gd luck with the move anyway!

braveheart1981

Becky, was it Motts by any chance? send me and email with your details if you want and i'll get in touch with a few people over there regarding a job... tell me how much experience you have, your salary expectation and etc....

Zhenhua

Did Motts give you 15-20% pay rise? I got nothing but had to work 45hrs a week.