Technical Director, Roads & Highways - Abu Dhabi

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Roads & Highways to lead and grow our Transport & Infrastructure design practice in Abu Dhabi. You will guide high‑profile roads/highways projects, ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi standards, and mentor a multidisciplinary team across design disciplines.

You will also drive innovation, maintain strong client relationships with Abu Dhabi authorities, and contribute to business development through technical excellence and

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Roads & Highways design
• At least 10 years in the UAE with significant Abu Dhabi experience
• Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi authority standards, design manuals, and approval processes
• Proven track record delivering major highways, arterial roads, interchanges, and infra corridor projects
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in a consultancy environment
• Chartered/Professional Engineer status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) highly desirable
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and technical delivery of major roads, highways, junctions, interchanges, and corridor development projects.
• Provide expert guidance, review, and approval of design outputs including geometric design, pavement design, drainage, utilities coordination, and traffic engineering deliverables.
• Ensure all designs comply with Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), DMT, ITC, UPC, and other relevant authority standards and regulations.
• Drive innovation, digital engineering practices, and best-in-class design methodologies across projects.
• Oversee the delivery of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Manage design teams, sub-consultants, and stakeholder interfaces to ensure smooth coordination and problem resolution.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support business development through technical proposals, design strategies, and client presentations.

Skills

Project Leadership

Roads & Highways Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Technical Review

Abu Dhabi Standards

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Chartered/Professional Engineer status desirable

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Roads & Highways to lead and grow our Transport & Infrastructure design practice in Abu Dhabi. You will guide high‑profile roads/highways projects, ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi standards, and mentor a multidisciplinary team across design disciplines.

You will also drive innovation, maintain strong client relationships with Abu Dhabi authorities, and contribute to business development through technical excellence and