Senior Manager - Project, Fujairah Port Expansion

About the role

The Ports Cluster is looking for a Senior Manager - Project to lead the planning, design, construction, commissioning and handover of the Fujairah port expansion works. The role ensures safe delivery on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, with minimal disruption to ongoing port operations, and manages the full delivery chain from design through to handover.

Key responsibilities

• Define and control the project scope, master schedule, budget and resources (personnel, equipment and materials).
• Control project risks, interfaces and claims, and define mitigation plans.
• Manage design consultants, supervision consultants and contractors, including contract administration (FIDIC), variations, progress payments and performance.
• Evaluate project performance and develop corrective actions; review progress reports, design submissions and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Group governance, ETS procedures, contractual requirements and UAE and Fujairah regulatory, environmental and permitting requirements.
• Promote HSE culture and enforce HSE standards across sites and contractors, including works within live port operations.
• Coordinate with Fujairah port operations on phasing, interfaces and the transition of new facilities into operation.
• Maintain accurate project records, including design, contract, as-built and handover documentation.
• Mentor a team of project engineers, site engineers and project controls specialists, identify skill gaps and training needs, and build strong relationships with stakeholders such as Fujairah government entities, terminal operators, consultants and contractors.
• Implement the Ports Cluster's expansion strategy and capital programme, and recommend process improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Marine or Structural Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in a similar role, including at least 5 years managing major port, marine or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale port and marine infrastructure projects, preferably expansion works in live operating ports.
• Chartered/registered engineer status and UAE Society of Engineers registration preferred.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in Arabic is imperative.

Required skills

• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) highly desirable.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and port, maritime and logistics operations.
• Track record of delivering projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Analytical, research and problem-solving skills, and experience presenting to groups.