Project Director

SJ Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Group is seeking a seasoned Project Director in Dubai to provide senior leadership for major infrastructure projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams from planning through delivery. The role emphasizes Independent Verification (IV) and Independent Supervision Consultancy (ISC) environments.

Ideal candidates possess 20+ years in delivery, strong governance knowledge, and excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification as an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
• 20+ years in project management, engineering, construction, or consultancy.
• Experience leading IV/ISC or similar consultancy-led delivery.
• Proven track record managing large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, risk, governance, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for complex project delivery.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams across the lifecycle.
• Serve as senior client/stakeholder contact with authorities and contractors.
• Ensure delivery complies with scope, schedule, quality, safety, and contract terms.
• Manage risk, resources, and delivery strategies for projects.
• Coordinate across engineering, construction supervision, controls, and commercial teams.
• Ensure adherence to standards, regulations, and governance.
• Identify risks and opportunities and implement mitigations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project delivery

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Contract administration

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.

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!