Director of Projects - PV Solar

Matchtech

UAE

Ref: RP284-81

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Due to regional expansion we have a fantastic opportunity with one of our UAE based clients for an experienced Project Director in Dubai, UAE. Our client is one of the largest project developers in the region, with over $400 million worth of active projects ongoing in utility scale and off-grid solar energy. They are a young, dynamic organization who have experienced phenomenal growth in the MENA region in the last few years.

The Role
* Project development and planning
* Work out worldwide project development and realization plans;
* Project development in African regions;
* Project related work of the Oryx Solar team;
* Oversee and manage the objective of the project with the senior management and customers;
* Contribute to contract negotiations;
* Review the project schedule with the project team, suppliers, contractors and the senior management;
* Organize and manage the project teams according to the policies and practices of the company;
* Support sponsors to conclude operation and maintenance contracts;
* Liaise with the different stakeholders of the project (clients, contractors, local authorities, etc.).

Requirements

* 7-10 years of experience
* Bachelors Degree in Engineering
* Exposure to managing multiple projects from conception to excecution
* Culturally adaptable- international experience preferably in the Middle East or Sub-Saharan Africa
* Expertise in solar power
* French speaking is a major bonus

About the Company

Matchtech is a leading global engineering recruitment specialist, with over 30 years' experience in successfully matching job-seekers with hiring employers within the engineering industry. Our 300-strong team of dedicated recruitment consultants provide recruitment services across core engineering sectors including, aerospace, automotive, energy, infrastructure and maritime. We also offer specialist recruitment within the growing field of engineering technology.

We are passionate about quality and work to the most rigorous standards in the recruitment industry. Our goal is to always exceed the expectations of our customers by providing the best delivery and the highest quality service possible.

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Director salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 43,000

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