Water Sector Lead UAE

TALENTMATE; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Sener, a leading engineering firma in the Middle East, seeks an experienced Water Sector Lead in the UAE to drive delivery of water infrastructure projects and support business growth across the region.

With 15+ years in water projects and a strong design-to-delivery background, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients and authorities, and ensure governance, quality, and risk controls.

Hybrid working environment, competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in water engineering, environmental engineering, business administration, or related field.
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in water infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing complex water sector projects in engineering consultancy.
• Strong design engineering background with progression into project management and leadership roles.
• Experience with sewerage networks, STP, WTP, RO, water transmission, distribution, or wet utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of water infrastructure projects through all lifecycle stages.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee planning, resource allocation, cost control, risk management, and scheduling.
• Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Manage bid activities and proposal submissions.
• Support business development through client engagement and market intelligence.
• Provide technical leadership across water disciplines and promote innovation.
• Mentor teams and foster knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project management

Water infrastructure

Leadership

Bid/Proposal development

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in water engineering

Job description

Join Sener and Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure

At Sener, we deliver innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions that support the growth of communities across the Middle East. We are seeking an experienced Water Sector Lead with 15+ years of professional experience in water infrastructure projects to lead project delivery, support business growth, and strengthen our presence across the UAE and the wider region.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and concept development through detailed design and project execution.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering and project teams across a range of water sector projects.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, cost control, risk management, and schedule performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, authorities, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for water sector opportunities.
• Manage bid activities, including strategy development, technical coordination, resource planning, and proposal submissions.
• Support business development initiatives through client engagement, market intelligence, opportunity identification, and strategic positioning.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across water infrastructure disciplines while promoting excellence and innovation in engineering.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in water engineering, Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP Certification or equivalent Project Management qualification will be a preferred asset.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in water infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing complex water sector projects within engineering consultancy environments.
• Strong design engineering background with progression into project management and leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
• Sewerage Networks
• Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
• Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
• Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants
• Water Transmission Networks
• Water Distribution Systems
• Wet Utilities Infrastructure
• Proven experience leading technical and commercial bid preparation for major infrastructure opportunities.
• Experience supporting business development activities and client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of project governance, quality assurance, risk management, and project controls.
• Experience working with public sector authorities, utilities, private developers, and international clients.

Why Join Sener?

• Multinational working environment
• High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro, Airports, Water, Stadiums, & Roads projects
• End-to-end project ownership
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Mentorship and continuous learning
• Hybrid working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Stable, long-term career with an innovative company
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact

BE PART OF A MISSION THAT MATTER -JOIN SENER

If you are passionate, values meaningful work, and want to be part of a company that builds things that matter.

Job Details

• Role Level: Not Applicable
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Company Website: https://www.group.sener
• Job Function: Others
• Company Industry: Engineering Services
• Sector: Engineering Services