Director of Operations (Dubai)

About the role

Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will own operational performance and commercial growth across engineering, proposals, business development, and project execution. This senior position drives market expansion and strategic partnerships in the oil, gas, water, power, and energy infrastructure sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead international business development and market expansion initiatives.
• Oversee technical proposals, commercial bids, costing, and tender strategies.
• Manage project execution, delivery performance, quality, and margin protection.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships and global client relationships.
• Develop new opportunities across Oil, Gas, Water, Power, and Energy infrastructure markets.
• Establish scalable operational frameworks to support long‑term organisational growth.
• Oversee sourcing and execution strategies involving international fabrication and supply‑chain partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 18 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Proven track record in EPC, process engineering, or modular systems businesses.
• Extensive experience in proposals, cost estimation, commercial bidding, and project execution.
• Broad knowledge of gas processing, oil treatment, water treatment, power generation, or energy systems.
• Experience managing international clients, projects, and multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Required skills

• Chemical Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Gas Processing
• Oil Treatment
• Water Treatment
• Power Generation
• Energy Systems
• Cost Estimation
• Commercial Bidding
• Project Execution