Project Director – Civils & Stations

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Remote work opportunities

Flexible/hybrid work solutions

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Director Civils & Stations to lead the delivery of civil works and station construction for a major rail infrastructure project in Dubai, UAE. This role requires managing complex interfaces, ensuring compliance with international standards, and working closely with multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in rail and civil engineering, along with a minimum of 20 years of experience, including 5 years in high-speed rail projects. The position offers a comprehensive package including a tax-free salary, premium insurance, and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience with at least 5 years in high-speed rail or large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of international railway standards and civil engineering principles.
• Director level experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of civil and station works.
• Act as primary liaison with clients, contractors, and government authorities.
• Supervise design reviews and construction activities.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Project Director Civils & Stations in 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. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services; intelligent networks & cybersecurity; design & engineering; procurement, project & construction management; operations & maintenance; decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

Overview

The Project Director will lead the delivery of civil works and station construction for a major rail infrastructure project. This includes overseeing design, construction, stakeholder coordination and ensuring compliance with international standards. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise and the ability to manage complex interfaces between civil and rail systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of civil and station works ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines and budgets.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients, contractors, consultants and government authorities.
• Supervise design reviews and construction activities and ensure integration with other rail systems (signaling, telecom, MEP, etc.).
• Enforce HSE standards, conduct audits and ensure adherence to international railway and construction standards (e.g. EN50126, EN50121, EN50122).
• Manage contracts, claims, variations and ensure financial control and risk mitigation.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners and site managers.

Requirements

• Location - UAE (Abu Dhabi / Dubai / Sharjah).
• Industry - Rail / Infrastructure / Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years of experience, with at least 5 years in high‑speed rail or large‑scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent is a plus.
• Proven experience in high‑speed rail or large‑scale infrastructure projects in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of international railway standards and civil engineering principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Director level experience.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances for remote work locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care as well as personal health, fitness and nutrition consulting.

EEO & Inclusion Statement

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity among its workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and do not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disability. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Employment Information

Worker Type: Employee
Job Type: Regular
AtkinsRéalis seeks to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.