Senior Project Director (Design Delivery)

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

SYSTRA’s Infrastructure & Built Environment Business Unit is anticipating future growth, with potential design projects in the pipeline. To prepare for these possible opportunities, We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Director to lead the infrastructure design delivery of a flagship masterplan project.

With a minimum of 25 years’ proven experience, you will provide strategic leadership and manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure the holistic integration and timely delivery of complex infrastructure components within a large-scale, multi-phase masterplan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design management and successful execution of complex infrastructure undertakings.

Missions/Main Duties

• Leadership & Strategy
• Oversee and direct all design delivery phases for infrastructure (transport, utilities, public realm, etc.) within a major masterplan.
• Develop and implement project delivery strategies in line with client goals and masterplan vision.
• Engage with executive leadership and stakeholders to align on objectives, milestones, and KPIs.
• Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including internal staff and external consultants.
• Foster a collaborative team culture focused on excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the principal point of contact for client, authorities, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Represent the project at senior-level meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
• Project & Design Management
• Oversee the preparation of technical design deliverables – ensuring quality, compliance, and commercial viability.
• Coordinate with planning, architecture, engineering, and environment teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Manage design change, technical risks, and issues to project objectives.
• Program & Financial Oversight
• Plan and control project schedules, budgets, and resources; drive timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Monitor project performance, implement corrective actions, and report progress at executive level.
• Delivery Excellence
• Champion best practices in project delivery, sustainability, and digital innovation.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
  

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related discipline.
• Minimum 25 years of experience in leading major infrastructure design and delivery projects, including large-scale masterplan or city-scale developments.
• Significant experience in a senior leadership/director role within a consultancy environment.
• Proven track record delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects across design and delivery phases.
• Extensive experience engaging with high-level stakeholders, clients, and government agencies.
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure systems, regulatory frameworks, and project management methodologies.
• Chartered status with a recognized professional body preferred.
• Inspirational leadership and team development
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent program and commercial management abilities
• Customer-focused, results-driven, with a commitment to quality and innovation
  
  

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.