Project Manager

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We are currently seeking an accomplished Project Manager to spearhead design initiatives in the region. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing multiple projects, with a specific emphasis on Dubai, and will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of our multidisciplinary WSP teams.

As a Project Manager, you will be entrusted with the leadership and execution of design projects in the transportation and infrastructure sector. Your role will involve managing a diverse range of projects across the Middle East, with a key focus on delivering exceptional outcomes in Dubai. Your experience in project management, particularly in the Middle East, will be crucial to ensuring the success of our endeavors.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Spearhead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of design projects in transportation and infrastructure.
• Provide strategic guidance to ensure projects meet objectives, deadlines, and budgetary requirement.
• Leverage your extensive background in project management within the Middle East to navigate regional challenges and foster strong client relationships.
• Oversee project compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
• Direct efforts towards projects based in Abu Dhabi, ensuring alignment with client expectations and local considerations.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in Abu Dhabi to optimize project outcomes.
• Apply your expertise in master planning to enhance the design process and overall project success.
• Collaborate with the WSP team to integrate master planning principles into multidisciplinary projects.
• Lead and motivate the multidisciplinary WSP team, ensuring collaboration, efficiency, and high-quality deliverables.
• Foster a positive team culture that encourages innovation and excellence.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• 8+ years professional experience.
• Proven track record in project management within the transportation and infrastructure sector, with significant experience in the Middle East.
• Experience in conceptual design, detailed design and working within large multidisciplinary design teams.
• Must have Dubai based project experience.
• Experience in master planning projects is highly advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team effectively.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.