Senior Project Manager

Role: Senior Project Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company Overview

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region's most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.

We lead project success stories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organisation known for its high-calibre experience in the region's built environment.

Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a complex, multi-workstream development project within the built environment.

The role involves managing a combination of new build, refurbishment, and external works, requiring careful coordination, sequencing, and stakeholder management. This is a senior, delivery-focused position, well-suited to candidates experienced in managing projects with multiple interfaces and live operational considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project through design development, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Manage multiple workstreams and interfaces across the programme
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client and senior stakeholders
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and specialist packages
• Manage programme, cost, quality, risk, and change control
• Oversee sequencing and logistics to ensure smooth delivery
• Chair project meetings and provide clear, structured reporting
• Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory, and HSE requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 15+ years experience in project management within the built environment
• Proven experience delivering complex projects with multiple workstreams
• Experience managing phased delivery or projects in live environments
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Consultancy / PMC or client-side experience preferred
• Professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, RICS, or similar) are an advantage

Why Join Compass

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile, technically complex project
• Work within a respected consultancy with strong regional credentials
• Collaborative environment with senior-level exposure
• Competitive package aligned with experience and market benchmarks

Application

To express your interest, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team for further discussion.

Website: www.compass-pc.com

Insta: @compass_pc

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Compass Project Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.