Job Description

Project Director

Location:

(Specify Location)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Experience Required:

25+ Years

Industry:

Major Infrastructure / PPP Projects

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished

Project Director

to lead the delivery of a large-scale infrastructure project within a

Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

environment. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing complex, high-value projects and providing strategic direction across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, direction, and strategic oversight for major infrastructure projects in a PPP environment. Manage project planning, design, procurement, construction, risk, and stakeholder engagement activities. Ensure project goals related to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and compliance are achieved. Drive coordination between consultants, contractors, government authorities, and private-sector partners. Lead high-level reporting, contract administration, and decision-making processes. Mentor senior technical and managerial staff to ensure effective project delivery.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 25 years of overall experience

in civil, geotechnical, mining, or related engineering fields.

At least 5 years of experience

managing projects of similar scope and value

within a PPP environment

.

Bachelor's degree

in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining Engineering or equivalent.

Postgraduate degree preferred

(MSc, MBA, or equivalent).

Professional Engineering qualification

(CEng, MICE, or equivalent) with

at least 20 years of post-qualification experience

.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

Proven success delivering major infrastructure megaprojects. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Deep understanding of PPP contract structures, risk allocation, and governance. Ability to direct multidisciplinary teams and manage large consultant/contractor groups. Skilled in strategic planning, project controls, and high-level decision-making.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED60,000.00 - AED80,000.00 per month