A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Public Realm Director (Head of Infrastructure) to take on a strategic leadership role overseeing the infrastructure, operations, and maintenance of public spaces within one of Abu Dhabi’s flagship districts. This is a senior role requiring someone with strong technical expertise in civil, MEP, and infrastructure management, combined with a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and government coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all assets within the public realm from roads and utilities to community spaces are safe, sustainable, and efficiently managed. You’ll lead a diverse team and collaborate closely with external consultants, contractors, and government authorities to deliver high standards of maintenance, innovation, and community experience. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee the comprehensive operations and maintenance of all public realm and infrastructure assets. * Lead and manage cross-functional teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines. * Champion a customer-centric approach to public realm management and community satisfaction. * Drive digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across infrastructure operations. * Liaise effectively with Abu Dhabi government bodies such as DMT, ADM, Civil Defense, and other key stakeholders. * Develop and execute strategies for emergency response, waste management, and environmental compliance. Requirements: * 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in public realm, placemaking, operations and maintenance * Experience across master developments, municipalities, public infrastructure, large-scale communities or mixed-use destinations * Proven experience shaping or activating parks, promenades, plazas, waterfronts or public spaces as destinations * Strong understanding of customer journey, visitor experience, footfall, dwell time, satisfaction and complaints data * Operational credibility across civil, MEP, utilities, waste management and emergency planning * Experience managing significant budgets, contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams * Exposure to smart technology, digital solutions and data-driven service delivery DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED