Job Description

Project Director - Energy Projects - Dubai, UAE
Role Summary
Azizi Energy, part of Azizi Group, is seeking a Project Director to lead the execution of utility-scale power plant projects across Afghanistan and the region. Based in Dubai with extensive site travel, this role involves strategic leadership of large-scale solar, thermal, and hybrid energy developments. The Project Director will oversee planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives while maintaining safety and compliance in complex environments.
Job Details
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Energy
Function: Program / Project Management
Salary: 70000-90000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You'll Do

• Provide strategic direction for multiple utility-scale energy projects, from feasibility to commissioning.
• Oversee execution of solar, thermal, and hybrid power plant developments across regional sites.
• Act as senior representative with governments, EPC contractors, regulators, and investors.
• Negotiate approvals, permits, and agreements with local and international stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics for financial accountability.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, technical specifications, and quality benchmarks.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, providing strategic solutions to senior leadership.
• Prepare progress reports, KPI updates, and risk assessments for executive review.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee recruitment and training of site teams, promoting a strong safety-first culture.

Ideal Profile

• Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Business Administration (Bachelor's with extensive experience considered).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification highly preferred.
• 15+ years of senior project management experience in power generation or construction, with 7+ years in utility-scale energy projects.
• Proven success in delivering complex energy infrastructure projects in emerging or post-conflict markets.
• Expertise in EPC contracts, project financing, HSE compliance, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Dari, Pashto, or other regional languages is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work on-site in remote project locations.

Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to lead high-impact energy infrastructure projects that contribute directly to regional energy security and sustainable development. At Azizi Energy, you will work within a visionary organization that is expanding into the energy sector with long-term investment in innovation and infrastructure.
About the Company
Azizi Developments, one of Dubai's leading private real estate developers, has diversified into energy through Azizi Energy, its independent power production arm. Headquartered in Dubai, Azizi Energy invests in large-scale infrastructure projects with a focus on Afghanistan's energy transformation, targeting 10,000 MW of installed capacity supported by coal, gas, and renewable generation. With expertise in EPC delivery, financing, and sustainable project management, Azizi Energy is committed to building long-term value while enhancing energy security across regional markets.
Job Title Project Director - Energy Projects - Dubai, UAE
Project Director - Energy Projects - Dubai, UAE
Role Summary
Azizi Energy, part of Azizi Group, is seeking a Project Director to lead the execution of utility-scale power plant projects across Afghanistan and the region. Based in Dubai with extensive site travel, this role involves strategic leadership of large-scale solar, thermal, and hybrid energy developments. The Project Director will oversee planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives while maintaining safety and compliance in complex environments.
Job Details
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Energy
Function: Program / Project Management
Salary: 70000-90000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You'll Do

• Provide strategic direction for multiple utility-scale energy projects, from feasibility to commissioning.
• Oversee execution of solar, thermal, and hybrid power plant developments across regional sites.
• Act as senior representative with governments, EPC contractors, regulators, and investors.
• Negotiate approvals, permits, and agreements with local and international stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics for financial accountability.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, technical specifications, and quality benchmarks.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, providing strategic solutions to senior leadership.
• Prepare progress reports, KPI updates, and risk assessments for executive review.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee recruitment and training of site teams, promoting a strong safety-first culture.

Ideal Profile

• Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Business Administration (Bachelor's with extensive experience considered).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification highly preferred.
• 15+ years of senior project management experience in power generation or construction, with 7+ years in utility-scale energy projects.
• Proven success in delivering complex energy infrastructure projects in emerging or post-conflict markets.
• Expertise in EPC contracts, project financing, HSE compliance, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Dari, Pashto, or other regional languages is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work on-site in remote project locations.

Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to lead high-impact energy infrastructure projects that contribute directly to regional energy security and sustainable development. At Azizi Energy, you will work within a visionary organization that is expanding into the energy sector with long-term investment in innovation and infrastructure.
About the Company
Azizi Developments, one of Dubai's leading private real estate developers, has diversified into energy through Azizi Energy, its independent power production arm. Headquartered in Dubai, Azizi Energy invests in large-scale infrastructure projects with a focus on Afghanistan's energy transformation, targeting 10,000 MW of installed capacity supported by coal, gas, and renewable generation. With expertise in EPC delivery, financing, and sustainable project management, Azizi Energy is committed to building long-term value while enhancing energy security across regional markets.
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Salary from 70000.00
Salary to 90000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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Location City Dubai
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