Project Director

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Flight allowance

Housing allowance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Project Director with a strong rail infrastructure background to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams on complex construction programs in the UAE. You will drive delivery by ensuring safety, schedule, and cost controls align with client objectives, while building long-term relationships with stakeholders and pursuing new opportunities to grow the business.

The role requires a proven track record managing major projects, excellent communication with

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in engineering; Chartered status preferred.
• 20+ years of construction experience with at least 7 years in senior roles on building projects.
• Expertise in large-scale, complex construction operations, especially rail.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for senior executives.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of construction techniques, project controls and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and direct multidisciplinary teams in rail project delivery.
• Manage safety, quality, schedule, and cost to meet client objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and clients; identify new opportunities.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure contractual compliance.
• Coordinate and manage large-scale infrastructure projects, including assets and enabling works.
• Ensure resources are allocated to meet present and future project demands.
• Uphold the highest standards of health and safety across activities.

Skills

Engineering degree

Chartered status

20+ years exp

Rail sector experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's / Master’s in engineering

Chartered status preferred

Job description

Job description

Job Description Overview

At AtkinsRéalis, we are seeking an experienced Project Director with a strong background in rail infrastructure. This role requires a forward-thinking leader with over 20 years of experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams on complex construction projects.

Your role

• Lead, plan, and direct multidisciplinary teams in the successful delivery of rail projects.
• Manage all aspects of project execution, including safety, quality, schedule, and cost control, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders and clients, enhancing AtkinsRéalis' reputation and identifying new business opportunities.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee the coordination and management of large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on public realm, enabling works, and building assets.
• Ensure resource allocation meets current and future project demands, maximizing operational efficiency.
• Ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety on all construction activities.

About you

Skills Required

• Degree-qualified in engineering or a related field (BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent); Chartered status preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in construction, with at least 7 years in roles similar to this, focused on /building projects.
• Expertise in managing large-scale, complex construction operations, particularly within the rail sector.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, capable of engaging with senior executives and managing client expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder relationships.
• A deep understanding of construction techniques, project controls, and safety management.

Key Qualities

• A strategic thinker with the ability to mobilize teams, plan effectively, and manage both technical and commercial aspects of projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• A track record of delivering high-profile, large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the rail sector.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.