Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Resident Engineer / Project Manager – Wet Utilities

Work Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

About the Role

We are seeking a highly accomplished Resident Engineer / Project Manager – Wet Utilities to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.

This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong track record in project execution, construction supervision, and leadership of complex utilities works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

• Open to international applicants with relevant infrastructure experience
• Candidates from UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and North America are encouraged to apply
• Background in consultancy and/or construction contracting environments is considered
• Must be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi
• Experience working within international standards and best practices is essential

• Lead the Design,planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure works
• Act in the capacity of Projects Manager, providing overall project leadership
• Oversee Design/construction activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, specifications, and contractual requirements
• Manage consultants, contractors, and project teams to ensure efficient execution, productivity, and performance
• Drive project schedules, resource planning, and progress monitoring to meet key milestones
• Ensure compliance with international engineering standards and project quality requirements
• Monitor the review and approval process of technical submittals, methodologies, and engineering deliverables
• Monitoring project costs and timelines to avoid overruns and delays.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to resolve complex site and construction project's challenges
• Lead coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Ensure full compliance with HSE and QA/QC standards and procedures
• Monitor project risks, variations, and contractual matters, implementing mitigation strategies
• Prepare and present progress reports, performance updates, and key project documentation

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in infrastructure project delivery
• Proven experience in Project Management
• Strong background in construction supervision and site-based leadership
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects

• Experience across multinational or international project environments
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, contracts (e.g., FIDIC), and delivery frameworks
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and multidisciplinary teams