Dubai-based Project Director, Complex Infrastructure

Surbana Jurong North Asia; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Project Director to lead major infrastructure projects and provide senior delivery leadership. The role emphasizes Independent Verification (IV) or Independent Supervision Consultancy (ISC) style delivery within a multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will drive project governance, risk management, and coordination across engineering, construction supervision and controls, shaping regional growth and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in project management or consultancy.
• Proven leadership of large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Chartership is advantageous.
• Strong client, stakeholder, and governance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for complex project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through the lifecycle.
• Act as senior client and stakeholder liaison.
• Ensure delivery aligns with scope, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Support business development and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Surbana Jurong in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Project Director to lead major infrastructure projects and provide senior delivery leadership. The role emphasizes Independent Verification (IV) or Independent Supervision Consultancy (ISC) style delivery within a multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will drive project governance, risk management, and coordination across engineering, construction supervision and controls, shaping regional growth and client engagement.