Senior Project Director, Hyperscale Data Centre Infra (UAE)

AtkinsRéalis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

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 Middle East.

You will guide cross-disciplinary teams through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets with a focus on hyperscale and mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, construction management, architecture or related discipline.
• Master's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, MBA or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage multiple large-scale industrial and data centre projects from inception through completion.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with client objectives and business goals.
• Lead project teams including project managers, design managers, commercial managers, construction managers and consultants.
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and project controls.
• Ensure delivery within budget, schedule, quality and risk parameters.
• Oversee procurement strategies and contract negotiations for EPC, D&B, PMC contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance, safety, quality and compliance; implement recovery plans as needed.
• Lead risk management processes and ensure regulatory approvals and operational readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Project governance

Risk management

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Master's Degree in Project Management / MBA

Professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, PMI-RMP)

MRICS / FRICS or CEng (preferred)

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 Middle East.

You will guide cross-disciplinary teams through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets with a focus on hyperscale and mission-critical facilities.