Project Director – Civils

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Project Director – Civils & Stations in Dubai, UAE.

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The Project Director will lead the delivery of civil works and station construction for a major rail infrastructure project. This includes overseeing design, construction, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring compliance with international standards. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage complex interfaces between civil and rail systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of civil and station works, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients, contractors, consultants, and government authorities.
• Supervise design reviews, construction activities, and ensure integration with other rail systems (signaling, telecom, MEP, etc.).
• Enforce HSE standards, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to international railway and construction standards (e.g., EN50126, EN50121, EN50122).
• Manage contracts, claims, variations, and ensure financial control and risk mitigation.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, and site managers.

Requirements:

• Location - UAE (Abu Dhabi / Dubai / Sharjah).
• Industry - Rail / Infrastructure / Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience required (with at least 5 years in high-speed rail or large-scale civil infrastructure projects).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent is a plus.
• Proven experience in high-speed rail or large-scale infrastructure projects in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of international railway standards and civil engineering principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.