Project Head - Water Treatment Solutions

Antal International Network; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment solutions provider is seeking a Project Head based in Dubai, UAE. The candidate will oversee complex water treatment projects, ensuring delivery excellence and compliance with quality standards. The ideal applicant should have over 15 years of project management experience, with a Bachelor's in Engineering, and a proven track record in large-scale projects. This role requires strong leadership and strategic decision-making skills, making a significant impact on project delivery and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience is mandatory.
• Proven experience managing large-scale water/wastewater projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing end-to-end complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Define project vision, strategy, and execution roadmaps.
• Lead and govern multiple large-scale, complex projects.
• Drive portfolio-level planning and governance frameworks.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution from planning to commissioning.
• Own project budgets, cost controls, and financial performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered within timelines and specifications.

Skills

Strategic project leadership & decision-making

Resource planning & cross-functional team coordination

Budget & timeline management

Stakeholder & client communication

Quality assurance & compliance oversight

Analytical & problem-solving capability

Strong interpersonal, communication & leadership skills

Adaptability in dynamic project conditions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Project Head - Water Treatment Solutions

Our client is awell-established and highly reputed water and wastewater treatment solutions providerwith overtwo decades of presence in the UAE and MENA region. The company specializes in thedesign, supply, installation, and long-term maintenanceof advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, delivering complex turnkey projects across multiple sectors

Role Overview

We are recruiting aProject Headfor a critical leadership role based inDubai, UAE. This position will lead theend-to-end execution of complex water and wastewater treatment projectsacross the Middle East.

The ideal candidate will bringstrong strategic project leadership, deep regional experience, and the ability to managelarge, multi-stakeholder projectswhile ensuring delivery excellence, financial control, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Native Arabic fluency is mandatory.

Job Location- Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities

• Define project vision, strategy, and execution roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives
• Lead and govern multiple large-scale, complex projects with full P&L accountability
• Drive portfolio-level planning, prioritization, and governance frameworks
• Build and mentor high-performing project management teams, strengthening leadership depth
• Lead cross-functional alignment and organizational change initiatives

Project Delivery & Governance

• Oversee end-to-end project execution from planning to commissioning and handover
• Establish and enforce project management standards, controls, and reporting discipline
• Institutionalize documentation, audit readiness, and performance tracking
• Approve and manage scope changes, claims, variations, and contractual adjustments

Financial, Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Own project budgets, cost controls, profitability, and financial performance
• Establish and enforce robust risk assessment and mitigation frameworks
• Act as the primary interface with clients, senior leadership, consultants, and regulators
• Lead high-value negotiations and support contract strategy development

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Set and uphold quality, HSE, and regulatory compliance standards across all projects
• Govern vendor, subcontractor, and partner performance at a strategic level
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, and technical specifications

Key Skills Required:

• Strategic project leadership & decision-making
• Resource planning & cross-functional team coordination
• Budget & timeline management
• Stakeholder & client communication
• Quality assurance & compliance oversight
• Change control & scope management
• Analytical & problem-solving capability
• Strong interpersonal, communication & leadership skills
• Adaptability in dynamic project conditions
• Cross-Functional Collaborations

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BE)inMechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• 15+ years of project management experience(mandatory)
• Proven experience managinglarge-scale water/wastewater, construction, or O&G projects
• Demonstrated leadership in managing end-to-end complex projects

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