Job Description

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.


The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Reporting To:


Managing Director

Main Responsibilities


The DIrector of Projects leads the Main Business Area for Water & Environment, overseeing Business Area Managers responsible for:

• Desalination
• Water Transmission
• Urban Water & Water Treatment


Additionally, this role manages Senior/Junior Project Managers and Project Engineers within the Main Business Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the setup and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with scope, quality, timelines, and budget.
• Represent the Main Business Area and Business Areas to external stakeholders while engaging with internal departments such as:
+ Business Development & Sales: Support project acquisition processes until award.
+ Head of Engineering: Coordinate provision of engineering expertise and staff assignment.
+ Head of Project Management Consultancy (PMC) & Project Services (PS): Access project services support.
+ Head of Human Resources: Oversee recruitment, administration, and staff development.
+ Head of Commercial & Finance: Monitor commercial administration and cost control of projects.
• Ensure adherence to tasks and guidelines as defined in company governance, including:
+ Leadership tasks
+ Business development
+ Technical quality assurance
+ Cultivation of professional competencies
+ Organizational and administrative management
+ Health, safety, and environmental protection



Qualifications Competency Requirements

• Proven ability to lead and manage effectively in dynamic, demanding environments.
• Deep knowledge of the Water Industry and technical expertise in Business Areas.
• Strong project management experience across all project lifecycle phases (appraise to operate), preferably for authority or developer-led projects.
• Demonstrated customer focus with excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Commercial acumen and experience in claims management.
• Strong self-motivation with exceptional coaching and mentoring capabilities to unlock team potential and maximize performance.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across all levels of seniority and in multi-cultural environments.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to meet travel requirements.



Additional Information Experience

• 20+ years in the Water Industry, including 15+ years managing projects in a consultancy or engineering, preferably in the Middle East (UAE preferred).

Education

• Engineering graduate, preferably with PMP certification.

Linguistic Skills

• English: Mandatory
• Arabic: Advantageous