Senior Project Director, Hyperscale Data Center Delivery

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI; Dubai; On-site; AED 2,203,000 - 3,305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UAE seeks a Project Director to provide strategic leadership and delivery oversight for large-scale industrial and data centre developments across the UAE and wider Middle East. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, govern project controls, manage budgets, and engage with clients, investors, and authorities to drive performance, compliance, and value.

This senior role requires 18–20 years in PM/construction, 8–10 years in leadership, and a track record of USD 250M+

Qualifications

• 18–20 years of project management and construction experience.
• 8–10 years in a senior leadership role managing major capital projects.
• Proven delivery of projects exceeding USD 250M+ in value.
• Extensive experience delivering hyperscale data centres, colocation data centres, industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage multiple large-scale projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Lead project teams including PMs, design managers, and contractors.
• Establish governance, reporting structures, and project controls.
• Oversee procurement strategies and contracts; manage budgets and cash flow.
• Lead risk management and regulatory compliance; ensure HSSE and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Financial management

Risk management

Client management

Communication skills

Delivery excellence

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Construction-related field

Master’s degree in PM/Engineering/Construction Mgmt or MBA

Tools

BIM

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the UAE seeks a Project Director to provide strategic leadership and delivery oversight for large-scale industrial and data centre developments across the UAE and wider Middle East. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, govern project controls, manage budgets, and engage with clients, investors, and authorities to drive performance, compliance, and value.

This senior role requires 18–20 years in PM/construction, 8–10 years in leadership, and a track record of USD 250M+