Project Director

SJ Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group in Dubai, UAE seeks an experienced Project Director to lead delivery of major infrastructure programs. You will provide senior leadership across multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on complex projects and governance.

The role emphasizes IV/ISC or consultancy‑led delivery, risk management, client liaison, and driving delivery across scope, programme, safety, and quality across lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related discipline; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 20+ years in project management, engineering, construction or consultancy.
• Proven leadership in IV/ISC or similar consultancy/project delivery environments.
• Strong governance, risk, contract administration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for complex project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as senior client contact with contractors, consultants and authorities.
• Ensure delivery meets scope, programme, quality, safety and contractual requirements.
• Oversee risk, resources, performance and delivery strategies; drive cross‑functional coordination.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations and governance; identify risks and opportunities.
• Support client engagement and contribute to business development and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related

Master's Degree preferred

PMP / PRINCE2 / Chartership

Job description

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!