About the role

  • Programme Director at AtkinsRéalis leading railway project delivery in the UAE. Overseeing complex infrastructure programmes and strategic project management with a focus on high-speed rail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the consultant-side delivery of the UAE with Rail background.
  • Oversee design reviews, programme and project management, and site supervision across a complex, multi-package infrastructure programme.
  • Act as the single point of contact between internal and external delivery teams.
  • Provide strategic leadership across the full programme lifecycle.
  • Align project delivery with client goals, regulatory frameworks, and UAE development strategies.
  • Own and manage programme-level P&L, ensuring financial performance, cost control, and commercial success.
  • Coordinate with commercial teams to ensure transparency and governance throughout the project.
  • Chair risk meetings and lead the development of mitigation strategies.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in delivering large-scale rail infrastructure projects, including rail speed above 250 km/h.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary design review, programme management, and site supervision.
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s or preferred Chartered Engineer status).
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure project leadership, with at least 5 years in high-speed rail delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of construction, planning, contract law, and stakeholder management.

Benefits

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • 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.

Job title

Programme Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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