Project Head - Water Treatment Solutions

Antal International; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment solutions provider is seeking a Project Head based in Dubai, UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of project management experience, with proven capability in managing large-scale projects in the GCC region. Responsibilities include defining project strategies, overseeing execution, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and native Arabic fluency are mandatory requirements. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience is mandatory.
• Proven experience managing large-scale water/wastewater, construction, or O&G projects.
• Strong GCC/Middle East project experience is essential.
• Native Arabic speaker is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Define project vision and execution roadmaps.
• Lead multiple large-scale projects with full P&L accountability.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution from planning to commissioning.
• Manage project budgets, cost controls, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality and HSE standards.

Skills

Project planning

Strategic project leadership

Resource planning

Risk assessment

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor coordination

Quality assurance

Change control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a well-established and highly reputed water and wastewater treatment solutions provider with over two decades of presence in the UAE and MENA region. The company specializes in design, supply, installation, and long‑term maintenance of advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, delivering complex turnkey projects across multiple sectors.

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Project Head for a critical leadership role based in Dubai, UAE. This position will lead the end‑to‑end execution of complex water and wastewater treatment projects across the Middle East.

The ideal candidate will bring strong strategic project leadership, deep regional experience, and the ability to manage large, multi‑stakeholder projects while ensuring delivery excellence, financial control and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Native Arabic fluency is mandatory.

Job Location – Dubai, UAE

Salary – 30,000 – 35,000 AED

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities

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

• Project planning, scheduling & execution control
• Strategic project leadership & decision‑making
• Resource planning & cross‑functional team coordination
• Risk assessment & mitigation
• Budget & timeline management
• Stakeholder & client communication
• Vendor & subcontractor coordination
• Quality assurance & compliance oversight
• Change control & scope managementProject documentation & reporting discipline
• Contract / negotiation awareness
• Analytical & problem‑solving capability
• Strong interpersonal, communication & leadership skills
• Adaptability in dynamic project conditions
• Cross‑Functional Collaborations

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BE) in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• 15+ years of project management experience (mandatory)
• Proven experience managing large‑scale water/wastewater, construction or O&G projects
• Strong GCC / Middle East project experience
• Native Arabic speaker (mandatory)
• Demonstrated leadership in managing end‑to‑end complex projects