Vice President Engineering & Projects

Client of Foreground; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 440,690 - 661,035; Full time

Job summary

Client of Foreground is looking for a Vice President to oversee engineering project delivery and technical governance across major capital programs in the United Arab Emirates. This leadership role involves managing large multidisciplinary project teams and ensuring timely and quality project execution.

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in engineering or infrastructure project environments, with strong exposure to large-scale capital projects. A background in the UAE market is highly preferred, and chartered engineering credentials are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in engineering or infrastructure project environments.
• Strong exposure to large‑scale capital projects.
• Experience operating in the UAE is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering project delivery and technical governance across major capital programs.
• Manage large multidisciplinary project teams and external contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to required quality standards.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Chartered engineering credentials

Job description

Overview

The Vice President will oversee engineering project delivery and technical governance across major capital programs. The role will manage large multidisciplinary project teams and external contractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards. The VP will also support technical due diligence and lifecycle planning, coordinate with operations, finance and regulatory stakeholders, and contribute to long‑term infrastructure strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering project delivery and technical governance across major capital programs.
• Manage large multidisciplinary project teams and external contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to required quality standards.
• Support technical due diligence and lifecycle planning.
• Coordinate with operations, finance and regulatory stakeholders.
• Contribute to long‑term infrastructure strategy.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in engineering or infrastructure project environments.
• Strong exposure to large‑scale capital projects.
• Experience operating in the UAE is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated technical credibility, leadership maturity, and strong delivery discipline.
• Chartered engineering credentials are advantageous.