Technical Director – Roads & Highways (Abu Dhabi)

WSP Global Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Technical Director – Roads & Highways to lead and grow the Transport & Infrastructure design practice. You will oversee major design programs, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and ensure technical excellence and client satisfaction.

The role focuses on delivering complex infrastructure projects across the emirate with strong leadership and strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive Roads & Highways design experience, especially in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi authority standards and approval processes.
• Chartered/Professional Engineer status is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of roads, highways, junctions, interchanges and corridor development.
• Review and approve design outputs including geometric, pavement, drainage and traffic deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with Abu Dhabi Municipality, DMT, ITC, UPC and other standards.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and support business development through technical proposals.

Skills

Roads & Highways design

Project leadership

Leadership & mentoring

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Technical Director – Roads & Highways to lead and grow the Transport & Infrastructure design practice. You will oversee major design programs, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and ensure technical excellence and client satisfaction.

The role focuses on delivering complex infrastructure projects across the emirate with strong leadership and strategic direction.