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Construction Director (Infrastructure Lead)

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

AtkinsRealis are currently looking for a degree qualified Construction Director with over 20 years experience in leading infrastructure projects. This individual will manage the construction department in the region. This person must be forward thinking and experienced in running large, multi-disciplined site teams.

Your role

  • Managing a multi functional site supervision team responsible for delivering a large number of varied infrastructure projects in accordance with the client's requirements.
  • Managing key stakeholder interfaces which will include all departments within the client organisation as well as other government departments.
  • Overall construction management and control.
  • Monitoring contractors for compliance with their contractual responsibilities.
  • Monitoring progress of the construction for compliance with schedule.
  • Ensure delivery of projects to time, cost and quality and ensuring highest standards of Health & Safety are achieved.
  • Ensure resources are appropriate to meet current and future commitments and to maximize opportunities.
Construction

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-144089

Salary range

-

About you

  • The Construction Director will be a qualified professional who is currently working at senior level and is capable of providing planning, leadership, direction and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multidisciplinary projects. He must have a minimum qualification BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent, have Chartered status and more than 20 years experience, ideally is infrastructure projects.
  • The Construction Director will also be responsible for maintaining and enhancing AtkinsRéalis reputation with our clients and developing effective long term client relationships thus identifying and developing new opportunities for the Group.
  • A demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multi functional projects.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction techniques as well project controls procedures, quality and health & safety.
  • A "rounded profile", comfortable with planning, analysis and managing process and commercial considerations.
  • The successful candidate will also be able to mobilise people and teams and drive for a successful delivery.
  • Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures both within projects, with clients and internally.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • 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, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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