Construction Director Infrastructure Lead

Snc-Lavalin; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a qualified Construction Director in Abu Dhabi to oversee multifaceted infrastructure projects. This role involves managing site supervision teams and ensuring projects meet client specifications and quality standards while maintaining safety. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of relevant experience, possess a degree qualification, and hold Chartered status. The position offers attractive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transport & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience in infrastructure project management.
• Chartered status in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated track record in delivering large multi-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-functional site supervision teams for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure project delivery to time, cost and quality.
• Monitor contractor compliance and project progress.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety standards

Project delivery

Education

BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRealis are currently looking for a degree qualified Construction Director with over 20 years experience in leading infrastructure projects. This individual will manage the construction department in the region. This person must be forward thinking and experienced in running large, multi-disciplined site teams.

Your role

• Managing a multi functional site supervision team responsible for delivering a large number of varied infrastructure projects in accordance with the client’s requirements.
• Managing key stakeholder interfaces which will include all departments within the client organisation as well as other government departments.
• Overall construction management and control.
• Monitoring contractors for compliance with their contractual responsibilities.
• Monitoring progress of the construction for compliance with schedule.
• Ensure delivery of projects to time, cost and quality and ensuring highest standards of Health & Safety are achieved.
• Ensure resources are appropriate to meet current and future commitments and to maximize opportunities.

About you

• The Construction Director will be a qualified professional who is currently working at senior level and is capable of providing planning, leadership, direction and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multidisciplinary projects.
• He must have a minimum qualification BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent, have Chartered status and more than 20 years experience, ideally is infrastructure projects.
• The Construction Director will also be responsible for maintaining and enhancing AtkinsRéalis reputation with our clients and developing effective long term client relationships thus identifying and developing new opportunities for the Group.
• A demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multi functional projects.
• Excellent knowledge of construction techniques as well project controls procedures, quality and health & safety.
• A “rounded profile”, comfortable with planning, analysis and managing process and commercial considerations.
• The successful candidate will also be able to mobilise people and teams and drive for a successful delivery.
• Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures both within projects, with clients and internally.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24 / 7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We\'re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world\'s infrastructure and energy systems. We\'re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. We\'re a global company with diverse capabilities and a focus on end-to-end services across the asset life cycle.