Project Director

surbanajurong; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Dubai invites Expressions of Interest for a Project Director to lead major infrastructure projects across the region, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring delivery to scope, schedule, quality, and safety.

The role emphasizes Independent Verification and Supervision experience, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and governance, with a track record of delivering large programs. A Master’s degree is preferred and 20+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 20+ years of project management/engineering/consultancy experience.
• Proven IV/ISC leadership on large, complex projects.
• Strong governance, risk, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for complex project delivery.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams across the lifecycle.
• Act as senior client/stakeholder contact with authorities and partners.
• Ensure delivery within scope, schedule, quality, safety, and contract terms.
• Manage project performance, risks, resources, and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate across engineering, construction supervision, controls, and commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations and governance.
• Identify risks/opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project controls

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries

Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions

Be part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives

About SJ Group:

Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle-from planning and design to delivery and asset management. Our Middle East operations continue to expand, supporting major infrastructure, transportation, energy, and development projects aligned with national visions and long-term growth strategies.

About the Role:

We are inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced professionals for a Project Director role based in Dubai, UAE , supporting the delivery of major and complex infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will provide senior leadership across project delivery, with particular emphasis on experience in Independent Verification (IV), Independent Supervision Consultancy (ISC), or similar consultancy-led project delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for complex project delivery
• Lead and oversee multidisciplinary project teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, contractors, consultants, authorities, and key stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed scope, programme, quality, safety, and contractual requirements
• Oversee project performance, risk management, resources, and delivery strategies
• Drive effective coordination across engineering, construction supervision, project controls, commercial, and other technical functions
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, governance, and contractual requirements
• Identify project risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Support client engagement and contribute to business development and strategic growth initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (Master's Degree preferred)
• Minimum 20+ years of professional experience in project management, engineering, construction, consultancy, or a related field
• Proven experience in leading Independent Verifier (IV), Independent Supervision Consultant (ISC), or similar consultancy/project delivery assignments
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading large, complex, and multidisciplinary projects
• Strong understanding of project management, project controls, construction supervision, contract administration, risk management, and stakeholder management
• Strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, regulatory requirements, and project governance
• PMP, PRINCE2, Chartership, or equivalent professional certification is advantageous
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Why Join SJ?

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work alongside world-class teams and contribute to the delivery of transformative infrastructure projects across the region.

All recruitment activities are handled by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and this role currently does not require agency input.

Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!