KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.
We invite you to join us. Why?
When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Director - Smart Cities & Infrastructure to join our award-winning team based in Dubai, UAE.
Smart Cities Lead within KEO focusing on Infrastructure, should be a recognised Expert in Smart Cities Automation and in particular, Smart Infrastructure and Smart Development. Provides leadership and management of KEO’s resources for a Smart Cities and Smart Infrastructure unit and ensures that the set financial and operational plans and strategies are met. Responsible for coordinating business development initiatives, QMS implementation and ensure technical delivery of the highest quality within the unit. Also responsible, in partnership with the technical leaders, for technical resource planning, recruiting and management to ensure that the technical capabilities of the unit meet current and future project needs. Will also be a member of the Division’s management team with shared responsibility for setting and implementing the business’ strategic goals and direction.
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ICT/Network Engineering or other Infrastructure or Smart Cities related major with at least 20 years relevant experience. Masters preferred. Professional registration e.g. Chartered Engineer (UK) or PE (USA). PMP certification. Full (Corporate) Membership of an Internationally recognized professional Institution i.e. C. Eng. M.I.C.E. or P.E.) PMP Certification would be advantageous.
KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.