Programme Director (Authorized Representative)

• Our member companies, including SMEC, Robert Bird Group, and Atelier Ten, deliver multidisciplinary excellence across infrastructure, transport, water, and energy sectors.
• We shape cities and communities through intelligent design and sustainable engineering that enhance the quality of life.
• Our work is guided by the principles of ESG, digital delivery, and resilience, ensuring future-ready infrastructure solutions.

About SJ: 
Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. 

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers, and other specialists driven by progressive 
thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. 

Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors, including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality, and renewables. 

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Programme Director (Authorized Representative) to lead a major upcoming High-Speed Rail (HSR) Programme Management & Engineering Consultancy (PMEC) assignment in the United Arab Emirates.

This confidential joint venture will deliver one of the most transformative infrastructure programmes in the region, shaping the future of sustainable mobility and intercity connectivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the multidisciplinary programme team across all technical and delivery disciplines.

• Serve as the primary Authorized Representative to the client, driving performance and compliance.

• Ensure programme governance, integration, and risk management at all stages.

• Oversee resource planning, scheduling, cost control, and stakeholder engagement.

• Champion health, safety, sustainability, and innovation excellence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).

• 20+ years of experience in large-scale Rail / Metro / HSR programmes.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the UAE or Middle East.

• Proven leadership in client-facing delivery and programme governance.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join SJ Group:

• Join a global leader in infrastructure and engineering with 16,500+ professionals across 120 offices.

• Be part of a landmark HSR initiative that will redefine sustainable transport in the GCC.

• Experience career growth and impact through a collaborative, innovative, and diverse environment.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!