Director Advisory Group Water & Maritime Middle East
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About the Role
Haskoning seeks a Director to lead the Advisory Group for Water & Maritime in the Middle East. You will drive growth, manage a team of 30+ professionals, and develop cross-business advisory services.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and empower a dynamic international team of 30+ professionals based in UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia
- Spearhead growth, drive innovation, and shape the future of Haskoning business in the Middle East
- Lead the development and growth of a cross business line Advisory Group, expected to grow from 10 to 50 staff
- Execute the group’s growth strategy, develop a strong and diverse team, and create effective collaboration
- Identify new client opportunities, shape multidisciplinary advisory services, and strengthen relationships
- Assume responsibilities of Resident Director for the UAE, providing country level leadership
- Oversee statutory and regulatory compliance, company registrations, finance, HR, and risk management
- Represent Haskoning with clients, partners, authorities, and other key stakeholders
Requirements
- Higher Education in engineering, management or environmental disciplines
- Extensive Experience in Engineering Consultancy in the Maritime or related industry
- Minimum of 5 years Line management (including P&L) responsibility, with proven experience to lead teams of at least 30 people
- A network of clients in the Middle East region is a significant advantage
- General management and entity management experience is an advantage
- Fluent in English
- International outlook with experience in diverse, multicultural environments
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What You Do as a Director Advisory Group
- Lead, develop, and empower a dynamic international team of 30+ professionals based in UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
- Spearhead growth, drive innovation, and shape the future of Haskoning business in the Middle East.
- Lead the development and growth of a cross business line Advisory Group from 10 to 50 staff over four years.
- Assume responsibilities of Resident Director for the UAE in due course.
Key Performance Indicators
- P&L Responsibility, Commercial success and continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder management: Build strong communication channels within and outside Haskoning.
- People management: Cultivate an environment where individuals and business thrive.
- Project Delivery: Meeting client expectations, achieving scope and quality, driving financial performance.
Where Will You Work
- Based in Dubai office with frequent travel across the region.
- Haskoning is a global consultancy with 6,500 colleagues in 25+ countries.
What You Bring
- Higher Education in engineering, management or environmental disciplines.
- Extensive Experience in Engineering Consultancy in the Maritime or related industry.
- Minimum of 5 years Line management (including P&L) responsibility, leading teams of at least 30 people.
- A network of clients in the Middle East region is a significant advantage.
- General management and entity management experience is an advantage.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- International outlook with experience in diverse, multicultural environments.
What We Offer
- Good work life balance with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.
- 25 annual leave days per year based on 40 hour work week.
- Competitive salary package.
- Lifelong learning through training & development opportunities.
- Profit share based on company profit.
- Medical insurance.
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