WSP
Technical Director – Roads & Highways
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 months ago
- Salary
- AED 60k–90k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
WSP is seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Director – Roads & Highways to lead and grow our Transport & Infrastructure design practice in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will bring extensive Roads & Highways design expertise, deep familiarity with Abu Dhabi standards, authorities, and project requirements, and a strong track record delivering complex infrastructure projects across the emirate. As a senior technical leader, you will oversee major design programs, provide strategic direction, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and ensure the highest levels of technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred. 20+ years of experience in Roads & Highways design, with at least 10 years in the UAE and significant experience in Abu Dhabi. Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi authority standards, design manuals, and approval processes. Proven track record delivering major highways, arterial roads, interchanges, and infrastructure corridor projects. Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in a consultancy environment. Chartered/Professional Engineer status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) highly desirable. Excellent communication, leadership, and client‑facing skills. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
Skills
- Civil Engineering
- Roads & Highways design
- Abu Dhabi authority standards
- design manuals
- approval processes
- highways design
- arterial roads
- interchanges
- infrastructure corridor projects
- multidisciplinary team leadership
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or PE
- client-facing
- communication
- leadership
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