Senior Infrastructure Programme Lead

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure to lead major infrastructure and masterplan development projects across the UAE. You will head multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has a strong civil engineering background, 12-15+ years’ experience with international engineering consultancies, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 12-15+ years of experience in engineering consultancy, infrastructure project delivery, or major development programmes.
• Proven experience with large-scale infrastructure masterplan and land development projects in the UAE.
• Strong technical engineering background, preferably in civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven client-facing experience and ability to manage relationships with government entities, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating complex project deliverables.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, project controls, commercial management, and risk management.
• Experience administering consultancy contracts and managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure and masterplan development projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary design and project delivery teams across all project phases.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, resource forecasts, and delivery strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure efficient and integrated project delivery.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Manage communications with government authorities, developers, contractors, and project partners.
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support Project Directors in managing executive-level client interactions and project governance requirements.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, resource utilization, and commercial performance.
• Support contract administration, change management, and commercial reporting activities.
• Manage project risks and ensure mitigation measures are implemented.
• Contribute to profitability targets through effective project planning and resource management.
• Assist in managing project variations, claims, and contractual obligations.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on infrastructure and masterplan development projects.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with client requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and project deliverables.
• Support technical reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Promote innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with project management processes, company procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Support project risk identification, management, and reporting activities.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and technical excellence.
• Participate in project audits, reviews, and lessons learned activities.
• Ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are met throughout project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project controls

Budget management

Risk management

Client relations

Communication

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure to lead major infrastructure and masterplan development projects across the UAE. You will head multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has a strong civil engineering background, 12-15+ years’ experience with international engineering consultancies, and a proven track record