Operations Director

About the Company

Egis is an international group employing more than 20,000 people across the world. Headquartered in Paris, it provides career opportunities globally while also building rewarding local careers. The company is focused on shaping better places, supporting sustainability, and helping create more connected cities. Unlike traditional engineering firms, Egis delivers an end-to-end service across the full journey from design through operations, with capabilities in advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management, and operations. The organisation is driven by innovation and wants people who are eager to help create lasting impact for the future.

Role Overview

The Operations Director will take ownership of planning, governance, and the successful delivery of project outputs, including technical quality and financial performance. This person will provide operational direction and technical guidance across projects, align delivery with company policies and objectives, and help maintain an efficient environment where deadlines are consistently achieved. The role also involves supporting overall operations, business growth, and strategic direction, while bringing strong leadership, client management capability, and a solid understanding of design processes, project management, and consultancy services.

The position is also responsible for ensuring the business remains profitable, delivers high-quality outcomes, and grows in line with its vision.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Set and execute business plans that support revenue and growth targets.
• Manage operational efficiency while ensuring alignment with industry requirements and standards.
• Promote innovation and help maintain a strong competitive position in the market.

Business Development

• Spot new commercial opportunities and develop relationships with developers, consultants, and contractors.
• Lead proposal preparation, pricing decisions, and contract discussions.
• Represent the organisation at industry gatherings and networking events.

Project Oversight

• Ensure consultancy and PMC projects are delivered on time and to the expected quality.
• Track project budgets, schedules, and resource deployment.
• Handle escalated client concerns and support a high level of customer satisfaction.

Team Management

• Hire, coach, and oversee design and project management teams.
• Build a cooperative and inventive workplace culture.
• Define performance targets and carry out regular reviews.

Financial Management

• Prepare, apply, and deliver against budgeted turnover, gross margin, and net profit objectives to support business profitability and growth.
• Develop annual budgets and monitor financial results.
• Improve operational cost efficiency and strengthen profitability.
• Ensure compliance with financial and legal obligations.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure work complies with design standards, building regulations, and sustainability principles.
• Introduce quality assurance practices across all projects.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a construction-related discipline is required.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and sound decision-making ability.
• Client relationship and liaison management.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and resource allocation.
• Working knowledge of project and programme management.
• Ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to problems.
• Experience in operations or large-scale projects/programmes in the Middle East.
• Fluency in English.