Project Director

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a

• Project Director
• to lead the consultant-side delivery of the UAE High-Speed Rail (HSR) Intercity Project – Phase 1, connecting Abu Dhabi to Dubai. This role will oversee design reviews, programme and project management, and site supervision across a complex, multi-package infrastructure programme involving underground, at-grade, and tunnel works, four major stations, two maintenance depots, and full railway systems integration including rolling stock.
• Role Overview
• You will act as the single point of contact between internal and external delivery teams, ensuring strategic alignment, stakeholder coordination, and successful delivery of project objectives. The successful candidate will bring
• proven high-speed rail experience
• to the programme, contributing deep technical and delivery expertise to one of the region’s most ambitious transport initiatives.
• Key Requirements and Accountabilities
• Sector Experience
• Experience in multidisciplinary design review, programme management, and site supervision. Provide strategic leadership across the full programme lifecycle—from concept development and mobilisation through to delivery, commissioning, and benefits realization. Monitor contractor compliance with HSE, quality, and programme requirements.
• Qualifications
• 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.

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