Construction Director /Engineering Director – Digital transformation for Project Delivery (Infrastructure/Construction)
Relocation to Dubai -Sponsorship offered
Important Note – This is not an IT leadership role.
We are specifically looking for individuals with engineering or project management backgrounds who have experience improving how construction projects are delivered.
Essential Industry Background (any of the following):
• Tier-1 Construction Contractors
• Infrastructure Owners / Developers
• Major Programme Management Consultancies
• Engineering Consultancies involved in large capital projects
This role focuses on strengthening project execution across large capital programmes by enhancing delivery practices, introducing smarter ways of working and embedding modern tools that support better outcomes on major projects.
You will work closely with project directors, engineering leaders and programme teams to implement improvements that increase delivery certainty, strengthen collaboration and drive measurable improvements in project performance.
This opportunity is best suited to someone who has developed their career within Tier-1 contractors, infrastructure organisations or programme management consultancies, and has been directly involved in improving delivery performance across large projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead initiatives that improve how large infrastructure projects are planned, coordinated and delivered
• Introduce enhanced delivery frameworks, processes and supporting tools across project teams
• Work closely with programme directors and engineering leaders to embed improved execution practices across active projects
• Identify opportunities to improve coordination between planning, engineering, construction and project controls
• Support the rollout of digital delivery capabilities that enhance project visibility and decision making
• Establish performance metrics that provide clear insight into schedule reliability, cost performance and project risk
• Provide structured updates to senior leadership on delivery improvements and programme performance
Background We’re Looking For
This role requires someone who has first-hand experience delivering major projects and understands the realities of project environments.
Typical backgrounds include:
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Infrastructure Project Management
• Programme Management within major capital projects
Most candidates will have started their career as a project engineer, site engineer, or project manager before moving into programme or delivery improvement roles.
Experience That Will Stand Out
• Experience improving delivery practices across major infrastructure or capital programmes
• Leading cross-functional initiatives involving project teams, engineering, project controls and operations
• Implementing improved delivery frameworks or digital project tools within live project environments
• Strong understanding of the infrastructure project lifecycle from planning through construction
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