Senior Project Director – Mega Building & Infra

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

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis, Dubai, seeks an experienced Project Director with 20+ years in Buildings and Infrastructure to lead mega projects. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage safety, quality, schedule and budget, and build relationships with clients to drive ongoing opportunities.

You will communicate with senior executives, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain top safety standards across all activities, while coordinating large-scale infrastructure efforts and resources for current and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in engineering or a related field; Chartered status preferred.
• 20+ years of construction experience with at least 7 years in similar roles.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex construction operations.
• Strong communication and reporting skills with executives and clients.
• Ability to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Deep understanding of construction techniques, project controls, and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver mega building projects.
• Manage all aspects of project execution: safety, quality, schedule, cost.
• Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Monitor contractor performance for contractual compliance.
• Oversee coordination of large-scale infrastructure projects and assets.
• Ensure resource allocation meets current and future demands.
• Maintain highest health and safety standards on all activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budget & schedule control

Safety management

Education

BSc/BEng in Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred

Job description

AtkinsRéalis, Dubai, seeks an experienced Project Director with 20+ years in Buildings and Infrastructure to lead mega projects. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage safety, quality, schedule and budget, and build relationships with clients to drive ongoing opportunities.

You will communicate with senior executives, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain top safety standards across all activities, while coordinating large-scale infrastructure efforts and resources for current and