Project Director

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Director to support the delivery of complex aviation, industrial programmes based in Al Ain, UAE. This role will provide leadership across design management, programme & project management, and construction supervision activities for large-scale aviation and industrial developments. Working closely with the client leadership teams, you will coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams, manage stakeholder interfaces, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong experience in aviation infrastructure, industrial facilities with a proven ability to manage technically complex projects from planning through delivery. Your role - Proven track record in delivering aviation, industrial facilities projects. - Experience managing multidisciplinary design reviews, project management, and construction supervision services. - Strong understanding of airport infrastructure, hangars, maintenance facilities, industrial plants, logistics facilities, and associated support infrastructure. - Demonstrated leadership within complex, multi-stakeholder project environments. - Experience working with aviation operators, industrial clients, regulatory authorities, contractors, and specialist consultants. Project Leadership & Delivery Oversight - Support the Project Director in leading projects throughout the full lifecycle—from concept and planning through design, construction, commissioning, and handover. - Ensure project delivery aligns with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. - Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design, construction, commercial, and stakeholder management functions. - Act as a key interface between clients, consultants, contractors, operators, and internal delivery teams. - Provide leadership and direction to project teams to ensure successful delivery of project milestones. Planning & Scheduling - Support implementation of project management frameworks and execution strategies. - Monitor project schedules and critical path activities across multiple workstreams. - Review and coordinate programme updates, progress reporting, and recovery plans. - Assist in managing project interfaces and ensuring timely stakeholder approvals. - Support mitigation of delays and delivery risks to maintain programme objectives. Financial & Commercial Management - Support project financial management, cost control, and commercial performance. - Monitor budgets, forecasts, and expenditure against approved baselines. - Assist with contract administration, change management, and variation reviews. - Coordinate with commercial teams on claims, risk management, and project reporting. - Ensure governance and financial controls are maintained throughout project delivery. Risk Management & Governance - Support project risk management activities and development of mitigation strategies. - Maintain project governance procedures, reporting requirements, and change control processes. - Identify emerging project risks and escalate critical issues to senior leadership. - Promote proactive management of technical, commercial, and delivery risks. Stakeholder Engagement - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, operators, authorities, consultants, and contractors. - Coordinate stakeholder interfaces and support resolution of delivery challenges. - Participate in client meetings, steering committees, and project review workshops. - Ensure effective communication across all project stakeholders. Innovation & Digital Delivery - Support implementation of digital delivery methodologies including BIM and integrated project controls. - Promote innovative approaches to enhance project efficiency, quality, and operational outcomes. - Encourage continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across project teams. Team Leadership & Development - Lead and mentor project managers, engineers, and technical specialists. - Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment. - Support career development, technical growth, and succession planning within the team. - Champion AtkinsRéalis values and safety culture across all project activities. Reporting & Governance - Prepare and review project reports for clients and internal leadership. - Monitor project KPIs, programme performance, risk registers, and action trackers. - Ensure timely and accurate reporting across all project disciplines. Client Management - Support client engagement through meetings, presentations, workshops, and strategic discussions. - Build trusted client relationships through proactive communication and delivery excellence. - Assist in resolving project issues and maintaining long-term client confidence. Business Development & Industry Engagement - Support proposal development, bid submissions, and client pursuits within the aviati

Lead and oversee aviation and industrial construction projects from concept through planning, design, construction, commissioning and handover. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, design, construction, commercial, and stakeholder management functions. Act as a key interface between clients, consultants, contractors, operators, and internal delivery teams. Provide leadership to project teams to achieve milestones. Support implementation of project management frameworks, schedules, progress reporting, and risk mitigation. Manage project interfaces, stakeholder approvals, and governance. Support financial management, budgeting, contract administration, change management, and commercial reporting. Identify and escalate project risks; maintain governance procedures and change control. Build and maintain client relationships, participate in client meetings and reviews, and support business development and industry engagement. Promote digital delivery methodologies (e.g., BIM) and continuous improvement across project teams. Lead and mentor project managers, engineers, and specialists, fostering a high-performance environment and safety culture. Prepare and review client and internal reports, monitor KPIs, risk registers, and action trackers.