Black Pearl Consult

Executive Director - Infrastructure Projects

Black Pearl Consult  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


We are currently supporting a confidential executive search for a senior leadership position within a large, asset-intensive organization in the UAE.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, engineering, and delivery of complex, large-scale infrastructure and capital projects across a multi-project environment.
Role Overview
The Executive Director – Infrastructure Projects will lead the end-to-end execution of major projects, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives, operational efficiency, and delivery excellence.
The role involves managing multiple project streams, overseeing senior teams, and driving performance across engineering, project management, and delivery functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the execution of large-scale infrastructure and capital projects across multiple programs
Oversee engineering coordination, project governance, and delivery frameworks
Manage project portfolios, including prioritization, resource allocation, and performance tracking
Establish and implement best practices in project delivery, risk management, and quality assurance
Engage with key stakeholders including consultants, contractors, and regulatory entities to ensure smooth execution
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency across project functions
Provide leadership and direction to senior project teams and functional heads


Requirements


We are looking for senior professionals with:
Extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure, energy, or complex engineering environments
Proven track record in managing high-value, multi-project portfolios
Strong leadership experience overseeing senior teams and cross-functional stakeholders
Background in engineering-led organizations with asset-heavy operations
Solid understanding of project governance, contracts (e.g., EPC/FIDIC), and delivery frameworks
Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
Important Considerations
Arabic speakers are preferred; Emirati national are highly preferred for this opportunity.
Candidates currently based in the UAE are highly preferred, followed by those in the GCC
Candidates from outside the region will be considered only if they are currently in a similar role within the same industry and function
To view other requirements, please check our website -
www.blackpealrconsult.com
Black Pearl Consult

About Black Pearl Consult

Struggling to attract qualified candidates, retain top talent, or align your workforce with business goals?

Black Pearl is a recruitment and human resources consultancy that provides tailored talent acquisition, HR advisory, and workforce planning solutions for companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC.

We partner with organizations to address key challenges like high turnover, skills gaps, employee engagement, and organizational restructuring. Whether you're looking for executive search services, Emiratization support, onboarding strategies, or outsourced HR solutions—we can help.

Our team brings deep expertise across healthcare recruitment, engineering and construction hiring, tech and digital talent sourcing, and hospitality staffing. We also support clients with employer branding, compensation benchmarking, and HR compliance advisory.

Ready to transform your people strategy? Let’s talk.

📞 +971 58 125 7276

📩 bibin@blackpearlconsult.com

🌐 www.blackpearlconsult.com

talent acquisition | executive search | workforce planning | HR consultancy UAE | recruitment agency in GCC | Emiratization support | outsourced HR services | employee engagement strategies | compensation benchmarking | onboarding and retention | staffing solutions | healthcare recruitment | engineering hiring | hospitality talent sourcing | tech recruitment | team building

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
blackpearlconsult.com
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