Senior Technical Director, Roads & Highways (Abu Dhabi)

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Roads & Highways to lead Abu Dhabi's Transport & Infrastructure design practice. The role requires deep highways design expertise, familiarity with Abu Dhabi standards, and a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure across the emirate.

As a senior technical leader, you will guide major design programs, mentor multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and drive client satisfaction across projects.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of Roads & Highways design experience.
• At least 10 years in the UAE, with Abu Dhabi exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi authority standards and design manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of major roads, highways, interchanges, and corridor development projects.
• Oversee the delivery of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Engage with clients, government authorities, and project partners; lead technical meetings and workshops.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to capability development across the Roads & Highways team.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Mentoring

Strategic direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Roads & Highways to lead Abu Dhabi's Transport & Infrastructure design practice. The role requires deep highways design expertise, familiarity with Abu Dhabi standards, and a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure across the emirate.

As a senior technical leader, you will guide major design programs, mentor multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and drive client satisfaction across projects.