Construction Director

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📍Remote - United Arab Emirates

Summary

Join AtkinsRéalis in Dubai as a Construction Director! This leadership role requires a minimum of 20 years' experience in Transportation/Rail projects, including 7 years in a similar capacity. You will manage large, multi-disciplinary site teams, overseeing all aspects of construction management and control. The ideal candidate possesses a BSc, BEng, or equivalent degree, Chartered status, and a proven track record in delivering large infrastructure projects. AtkinsRéalis offers a competitive tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced and articulate Construction Director to make a significant impact on a major rail infrastructure project.

Requirements

  • Must have a minimum qualification as BSc, BEng or equivalent
  • 20 years+ experience with 7 being similar to this project/role
  • Experience with large scale construction operations, management of multiple contracts, particularly rail
  • Highly articulate, experienced in reporting and communication to senior executives
  • An experienced Construction Director with a demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multi-functional infrastructure projects, particularly Rail
  • 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
  • Willing to work 60 hours per week as advised by the client

Responsibilities

  • Manage a multi-functional site supervision team responsible for delivering a large scale rail infrastructure project
  • Manage key stakeholder interfaces which will include all departments within the Client organisation as well as other government departments
  • Overall construction management and control
  • Monitor contractors for compliance with their contractual responsibilities
  • Monitor 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 maximise opportunities
  • Must be forward thinking and experienced in running large, multi-disciplined site teams
  • Maintaining and enhancing AtkinsRealis reputation with our clients and developing effective long term client relationships thus identifying and developing new opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree and Chartered status are preferrable

Benefits

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

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