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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Overview
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Project Manager – Water to serve in the capacity of an Individual contributor on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure programs. This role involves acting as a neutral and authoritative technical advisor, overseeing the project's performance and compliance across all phases, and ensuring successful coordination between the client, EPC contractor, and stakeholders.
Your role
- Act as the Independent Engineer and trusted advisor for high-value water infrastructure projects, ensuring contractual and technical compliance.
- Oversee all project phases including planning, design review, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Review and validate project designs, construction methodologies, programs, and technical submissions to ensure alignment with client requirements, codes, and specifications.
- Monitor progress, quality, safety, and environmental performance on site and report objectively to the client.
- Facilitate communication and alignment between client and contractor; manage stakeholder expectations and provide resolution to technical issues.
- Lead regular inspections, audits, and technical meetings, providing clear documentation and formal reports on findings.
- Manage risk identification and mitigation strategies, including review of delay claims, cost variations, and design changes.
- Ensure compliance with permits, regulatory obligations, and international/national standards throughout project execution.
- Mentor and supervise multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of services in line with project timelines and budgets.
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-134642
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related; Master's degree is preferred.
- Project Management Certification – PMP, PRINCE2 or similar is required.
- Minimum 20 years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in a project management or independent engineer-type role.
- Demonstrated experience on large-scale EPC or design & build contracts, preferably involving public-private partnerships (PPP) or government utilities.
- Strong technical understanding of water transmission, distribution networks, pumping stations, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
- Familiarity with international design and construction standards (e.g., AWWA, ISO, FIDIC, EN).
- Excellent communication, reporting, and client management skills.
- GCC experience and knowledge of local authority processes are advantageous.
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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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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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