Associate Director - Water

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Water (Hydrology & Stormwater) to join our Transport & Infrastructure business unit in Sharjah/Dubai, UAE. This senior role will be responsible for leading the technical delivery, strategic direction, and growth of hydrology, stormwater management, flood risk, and drainage design services across major infrastructure and land development projects throughout the Emirate.

The successful candidate will bring 18+ years of experience in hydrology and stormwater engineering, with extensive knowledge of infrastructure projects and authority requirements. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical governance, manage senior client and authority relationships, and drive the development of innovative, resilient, and sustainable water management solutions.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Hydrology Expertise

• Lead complex hydrological assessments, flood risk studies, stormwater management strategies, and drainage master planning for major infrastructure and land development projects.
• Provide technical leadership in hydrological and hydraulic modelling, catchment analysis, climate resilience assessments, and sustainable drainage solutions.
• Direct the development of innovative stormwater management strategies aligned with regional sustainability objectives.
• Review and approve technical deliverables including reports, designs, calculations, modelling outputs, and authority submissions.
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, industry standards, and international best practices.

Strategic Project Delivery

• Provide technical oversight across multiple large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Support Project Directors and senior project teams on complex water-related challenges and delivery strategies.
• Lead technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for project success.
• Ensure integration of hydrology and stormwater designs within broader infrastructure and master planning projects.
• Drive technical excellence and consistency across project portfolios.

Client & Authority Engagement

• Act as a senior technical advisor and trusted client representative.
• Lead high-level stakeholder workshops, design reviews, and project governance meetings.
• Manage authority engagement and approval processes with relevant UAE entities.
• Build long-term client relationships and support strategic account development.
• Provide expert technical advice on major infrastructure pursuits and project opportunities.