AtkinsRéalis

Programme Director

AtkinsRéalis

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dubai • United Arab Emirates

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the consultant-side delivery of the UAE with Rail background.
  • Oversee design reviews, programme and project management, and site supervision across a complex, multi-package infrastructure programme.
  • Act as the single point of contact between internal and external delivery teams.
  • Provide strategic leadership across the full programme lifecycle.
  • Align project delivery with client goals, regulatory frameworks, and UAE development strategies.
  • Own and manage programme-level P&L, ensuring financial performance, cost control, and commercial success.
  • Coordinate with commercial teams to ensure transparency and governance throughout the project.
  • Chair risk meetings and lead the development of mitigation strategies.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in delivering large-scale rail infrastructure projects, including rail speed above 250 km/h.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary design review, programme management, and site supervision.
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s or preferred Chartered Engineer status).
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure project leadership, with at least 5 years in high-speed rail delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of construction, planning, contract law, and stakeholder management.
Benefits
  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
programme managementproject managementsite supervisiondesign reviewcost controlfinancial performancerisk managementstakeholder managementcontract lawinfrastructure project delivery
Soft Skills
strategic leadershipcommunicationcoordinationtransparencygovernanceproblem-solvingteam leadershipmultidisciplinary collaborationclient alignmentmitigation strategy development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementMaster’s degree (preferred)Chartered Engineer status (preferred)