Senior Project Manager - Water
- A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries
- Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions
- Deliver advanced water infrastructure engineering design and analysis across complex engineering projects
About SJ Group
Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design to delivery and asset management.
Our Middle East operations continue to expand, supporting major infrastructure, transportation, energy, and development projects aligned with national visions and long-term growth strategies.
About The Role
The Senior Project Manager will lead the full project lifecycle for major water sector schemes in the UAE - spanning water supply, wastewater, transmission, distribution, and associated civil/infrastructure works. The role requires proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects for government and private clients such as Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM), ADWEA/EtihadWE, or MOEI.This role bridges project delivery and business development within the water sector in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the primary client interface, managing relationships with regulatory authorities and stakeholders across the UAE's water sector.
- Lead project planning, programming, budget control, risk management, and change management throughout design and delivery phases.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (civil, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical), ensuring technical quality and programme compliance.
- Manage procurement, subcontract packages, and third-party interfaces, including utility authorities and approvals.
- Lead UAE Proposals and Bid submissions and develop strong client relationships.
- Drive project reporting, governance, and contract administration.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; PMP certification is preferred.
- 20+ years (including 7+ years in a PM leadership role)
- Demonstrable experience delivering water infrastructure projects in the GCC, ideally in the UAE and particularly in Abu Dhabi.
- Strong knowledge of the UAE and particularly Abu Dhabi regulatory requirements, design standards, and authority approvals processes.
- Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera P6; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join SJ
Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.
All recruitment activities are handled by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and this role currently doesn't require agency input.
Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified**
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