Project Director

Overview

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major roads and infrastructure projects across the UAE
• Manage full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Oversee project planning, programme management, construction strategy, and execution
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual, commercial, and operational objectives
• Lead and manage project teams including construction, engineering, commercial, planning, and HSE functions
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, authorities, and subcontractors
• Drive project performance across cost, programme, quality, safety, and risk management
• Monitor commercial performance, budgets, cash flow, and forecasting alongside commercial teams
• Lead progress meetings and provide regular reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, contract requirements, and company standards
• Support business development activities and contribute to future project opportunities
• Mentor and develop senior project staff within the business

Project Focus

• This role is predominantly focused on:
• Roads and highway infrastructure
• Utilities and drainage networks
• Bridges and civil engineering works
• Public realm and infrastructure developments
• Large-scale government and infrastructure projects

Candidate Requirements

• To be considered for this role, candidates should have:
• Proven experience working as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager within a main contractor environment
• Strong background delivering major roads and infrastructure projects in the UAE
• Extensive knowledge of civil engineering construction methodologies and project delivery
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure developments
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
• Ability to manage programme delivery within fast-paced project environments
• Strong communication, reporting, and client-facing skills
• UAE experience is essential
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 16–18 years’ experience within roads and infrastructure construction
• What's on Offer
• Opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure developments across the UAE
• Long-term career progression within a well-established main contractor
• Exposure to complex, large-scale civil engineering projects
• Senior leadership role with significant project and operational responsibility
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment
• If you are an experienced infrastructure professional looking to lead major civil engineering projects within a leading contractor environment, this could be an excellent next step in your career.