Design Director jobs in United Arab Emirates

We are excited to offer a full‑time opportunity based in the UAE. Join a global professional services leader committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization.

Our vision: water, energy and urbanisation made sustainable for generations to come. With more than 14,000 people around the globe, GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm. We deliver iconic projects that shape landscapes, support communities and set the path of our collective future.

The Project Management team has a strong core of highly experienced industry professionals who take a long‑term approach to client management. Our unique market position and enviable reputation lead to strong, trusted relationships and repeat business.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Director – Design to join our consultancy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery and execution of consultancy services under contract with our clients.

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery & execution of consultancy services under contract with the client(s).
• Resource and workload planning, KPIs, deliverables and building rapport with the client and wider consulting team.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. Frequently interfaces with upper‑level management and client personnel.
• Monitors contractor performance pertaining to schedule and conformance to plans and specifications.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Markets and secures additional work with client.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and other documents as required.
• Establishes program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Plans, directs, supervises and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Provides advice on field engineering procedures, construction methods and financial matters to management.
• Works with other managers, project engineers and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program including significant milestones and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Proven experience in project management within consultancy services.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure additional work with clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to develop effective solutions.
• Experience in resource planning, KPIs and deliverables management.
• Ability to lead and oversee project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.

If you are a dynamic and results‑driven professional looking to make a significant impact in consultancy services, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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