Project Director

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Director for the UAE High-Speed Rail Project. The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of experience in infrastructure project leadership, with proven high-speed rail expertise. Responsibilities include strategic leadership and team coordination across various disciplines. The company offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure project leadership.
• At least 5 years in high-speed rail delivery.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and project planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the full programme lifecycle.
• Align project delivery with client goals and UAE strategies.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across design and construction.

Skills

Leadership in complex infrastructure projects

High-speed rail experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree or Chartered Engineer status

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Project Director in Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Director to lead the consultant-side delivery of the UAE High-Speed Rail (HSR) Intercity Project – Phase 1, connecting Abu Dhabi to Dubai.

You will act as the single point of contact between internal and external delivery teams, ensuring strategic alignment, stakeholder coordination, and successful delivery of project objectives. The successful candidate will bring proven high-speed rail experience to the programme, contributing deep technical and delivery expertise to one of the region’s most ambitious transport initiatives.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale rail infrastructure projects, including high-speed rail (HSR) above 250 km/h.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design review, programme management, and site supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across the full programme lifecycle—from concept development and mobilisation through to delivery, commissioning, and benefits realization.
• Align project delivery with client goals, regulatory frameworks, and UAE development strategies.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, construction, and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis on client boards and steering committees to ensure strategic alignment and confidence in programme delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s or preferred Chartered Engineer status).
• Minimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure project leadership, with at least 5 years in high-speed rail delivery.
• Strong knowledge of construction, planning, contract law, and stakeholder management.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement.