Senior Researcher
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Job Description
Job Purpose
The Senior Researcher is responsible for conducting in-depth market research tracking industry developments and updating project databases to deliver accurate timely and strategic insights. This role requires strong analytical skills sector expertise and the ability to guide and support the Associate Researcher team to ensure high-quality consistent and timely research outputs.
Main Activities
1. Data & Project Management
Regularly update projects within the companys database to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Monitor and maintain up-to-date information on all projects within assigned countries or sectors.
Ensure that all updates are completed within stipulated deadlines.
2. Market & Industry Analysis
Stay informed about the latest developments policies and trends in the GCC construction industry.
3. Research Activities
Undertake ad-hoc research to support specific business cases or strategic decisions.
Gather information on new projects across various sectors using primary (direct contacts phone calls emails WhatsApp etc.) and secondary (online sources publications reports social media etc.) research techniques.
All collected information is to be added to the central database.
Research pertaining to client queries on specific projects or industry-related matters to be conducted and responded to clients.
4. Cross-Functional Support
Maintain a thorough understanding of the companys operations services divisions and subsidiaries to align research with business objectives.
Collaborate with internal teams to provide research support and market intelligence as needed.
5. Team Leadership & Mentoring
Provide guidance training and ongoing support to Researchers and Associate Researchers to develop their research skills and sector knowledge.
Review and validate research conducted by Junior Researchers to ensure accuracy consistency and relevance.
Coordinate the allocation of research tasks within the team to meet deadlines and project requirements.
Job Requirements
- Any Bachelors or Masters degree
- Bachelors degree in business Engineering Literature or a related field preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- 5 years of experience in market research competitive intelligence or industry analysis preferably within the GCC construction sector.
- Strong analytical and research skills (both qualitative and quantitative).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in research tools databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Innovation
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Customer Focus
Employment Type
Full Time
