Programme Director - Transportation Infrastructure

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are seeking a highly accomplished Programme Director to lead the delivery of major transportation infrastructure programmes across the Middle East. This role is suited to a senior leader with deep expertise in Rail, Transport Systems, or Airport Infrastructure, and a proven track record of managing complex, multibillion programmes in dynamic, high-profile environments.

You will be responsible for driving delivery excellence, managing strategic client relationships, and ensuring programmes are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with national infrastructure goals and client expectations. A strong commitment to HSQE and the wellbeing of staff is essential, ensuring safe, sustainable, and inclusive programme environments.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn .

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the full programme lifecycle - from concept development and mobilisation through to delivery, commissioning, and benefits realization.
• Own and manage programme-level P&L, ensuring financial performance, cost control, and commercial success.
• Act as the senior interface with clients, sitting on client boards and steering committees to ensure alignment, confidence, and strategic partnership.
• Lead large, multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, planning, and delivery functions, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive delivery excellence, ensuring programmes meet all technical, contractual, and operational requirements.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, and change control processes are in place and adhered to.
• Champion innovation, digital transformation, and modern delivery methodologies to drive efficiency and enhance outcomes.
• Ensure programmes are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with agreed benefits, KPIs, and client expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and inclusive leadership across all programme environments, with a strong emphasis on HSQE compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support the wellbeing, engagement, and development of staff, ensuring a positive and resilient working environment.
• Represent the organisation in strategic forums, bid interviews, and industry engagements, contributing to thought leadership and market positioning.

Experience & Qualifications

Rail Systems : including signalling, rolling stock, and systems integration.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.