Senior Rail Project Director

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - DUBAI BRANCH; 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 Dubai seeks an experienced Project Director for rail infrastructure. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost alignment with client objectives, and drive stakeholder engagement on complex projects.

With 20+ years in construction, you will build long-term client relationships, oversee large-scale delivery, and maximize resources while upholding the highest safety standards across all activities.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of construction experience, with 7+ years in similar roles.
• Expertise in managing large-scale, complex construction operations.
• Rail sector experience and strong communication/reporting skills.
• Delivery of projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct multidisciplinary teams on rail projects.
• Manage safety, quality, schedule and cost control.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Ensure resource allocation and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Rail infra

Project controls

Safety management

Stakeholder management

Client relations

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Director for rail infrastructure. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost alignment with client objectives, and drive stakeholder engagement on complex projects.

With 20+ years in construction, you will build long-term client relationships, oversee large-scale delivery, and maximize resources while upholding the highest safety standards across all activities.