Regional Director

Worldwide, energy asset owners choose CB&I Asset Solutions as their asset management partner, confident in our ability to deliver tailored, value driven asset management solutions.Our commitment is simple but powerful: to deliver value to our customers through safe, effective and efficient operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning solutions, specialising in late life energy assets.We're committed to investing in our people, and to building exceptional teams who deliver. Our people are trusted by our customers to safely operate their energy assets, improve performance and extend asset life through innovative solutions.We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.Think smarter. Move faster. Deliver value.JOB TITLE: REGIONAL DIRECTORKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:The Regional Director is accountable for the overall leadership, performance, growth, governance and safe execution of CB&I Asset Solutions' business across the Middle East and North Africa region. The role provides strategic direction and executive oversight for operational, commercial, business development, financial and organisational activities, ensuring sustainable growth, profitable delivery, strong client relationships and disciplined risk management.The Regional Director acts as the senior CB&I Asset Solutions representative within the region and leads the development and execution of the regional business strategy, while maintaining effective oversight of contracts, projects, entities and market-entry activities.Strategic LeadershipDevelop and implement the regional strategy in alignment with corporate objectives, risk appetite and growth priorities.Translate strategy into practical annual operating plans, medium-term business plans, performance targets and clear accountabilities.Assess market opportunities, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships and new service propositions, making clear recommendations to executive leadership.Lead regional management and governance forums, ensuring timely decisions, effective escalation and disciplined follow-through.Act as the senior representative of CB&I Asset Solutions across the region and protect the organisation’s reputation and long-term interests.Financial and P&L AccountabilityHold accountability for regional revenue, profitability, cash flow, working capital, cost control and sustainable value creation.Own the regional budget and forecasting process, including assumptions, resource requirements, investment priorities and corrective actions.Monitor performance against approved plans and lead recovery measures where financial, operational or commercial performance falls below expectation.Drive margin improvement, productivity, cost optimisation and disciplined use of resources without compromising safety, quality or contractual obligations.Ensure material financial exposures, provisions and sensitivities are identified, understood and appropriately governed.Operations and Contract DeliveryProvide executive oversight of operations, maintenance, technical support and project delivery activities across the regional portfolio.Ensure contracts are mobilised, executed, transitioned and closed out safely, efficiently, profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.Establish proportionate governance, assurance, reporting and accountability frameworks for each contract and operating entity.Review contract performance, operational risk, asset integrity, resource adequacy and delivery constraints, intervening where necessary.Lead the response to significant operational, performance, client or contractual issues and ensure lessons learned are embedded across the portfolio.Growth and Business DevelopmentLead the regional growth strategy and maintain executive ownership of the opportunity pipeline.Identify and develop opportunities arising from new clients, existing accounts, contract extensions, adjacent services and geographic expansion.Chair or contribute to bid/no-bid, strategy, risk and investment reviews, ensuring opportunities are aligned with capability, risk appetite and return expectations.Provide senior leadership during major pursuits, client presentations, negotiations, due diligence and contract award activities.Develop strategic partnerships, alliances and joint venture arrangements where these strengthen market access, capability or competitiveness.Client and Stakeholder LeadershipAct as the executive interface for major regional clients and maintain trusted relationships with NOCs, IOCs, government bodies, partners and key industry stakeholders.Ensure client priorities and concerns are understood and addressed through transparent communication and accountable delivery.Lead executive engagement on material performance, commercial or relationship matters and support timely resolution of disputes or concerns.Use client insight and market intelligence to shape strategy, service development and investment decisions.Promote CB&I Asset Solutions as a credible, responsive and long-term partner in the region.Commercial, Contractual and Risk ManagementEnsure effective management of contractual, commercial, legal, financial, operational, regulatory and reputational risk across the region.Provide executive oversight of contract negotiations, claims, variations, disputes, liability exposure and material commercial commitments.Ensure appropriate legal, tax, compliance and specialist advice is obtained for market entry, entity, contracting and delivery decisions.Maintain clear visibility of regional risks, mitigations, decision owners and escalation requirements.Ensure decisions are taken within delegated authority and supported by an adequate record of risk, rationale and approval.Health, Safety, Security, Environment and AssuranceChampion a visible safety-first culture and reinforce that safe, ethical and compliant delivery is a core leadership responsibility.Ensure compliance with corporate requirements, applicable legislation, client standards and approved HSE and technical integrity systems.Review significant incidents, audit findings and emerging risks, ensuring corrective actions are properly resourced, tracked and closed.Promote continuous improvement in process safety, occupational safety, environmental performance, security, quality and asset integrity.Maintain appropriate leadership visibility across offices, projects, worksites and client locations.People and OrganisationBuild, lead and develop a capable regional leadership team with clear objectives, accountability and decision rights.Ensure the organisation has the structure, capacity, competence and succession depth required to deliver current commitments and future growth.Lead workforce planning, mobilisation, retention and talent development across permanent, consultant and project-based resources.Coach senior leaders and develop successors for critical roles.Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, inclusion, performance, constructive challenge and continuous improvement.Governance, Entities and Regulatory ComplianceEnsure regional activities comply with corporate governance, delegated authorities, internal controls and applicable laws and regulations.Oversee the effective governance of regional legal entities, branches, licences, registrations and authorised representatives.Support Board, Executive Committee and shareholder reporting with accurate, balanced and decision-relevant information.Ensure conflicts, related-party matters and material compliance concerns are disclosed and managed appropriately.Maintain effective interfaces with corporate functions including Finance, Legal, HR, Tax, HSE, Commercial and Compliance.Key InterfacesCorporate and divisional executive leadership.Regional functional leads and contract, project and country leadership teams.Finance, Legal, Commercial, Tax, HR, HSE, Compliance, Proposals and Business Development functions.Client executives, asset leaders, procurement and commercial representatives.Government authorities, regulators, partners, joint venture participants and external advisers.Performance MeasuresSafety, security, environmental and quality performance.Revenue, margin, working capital and forecast accuracy.Contract delivery, operational reliability and client satisfaction.Quality and conversion of the opportunity pipeline and achievement of growth objectives.Risk reduction, claims and dispute outcomes, audit closure and governance effectiveness.Leadership capability, succession coverage, workforce stability and employee engagement.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.Proven experience in MENA regionSenior leadership experience in energy, oil and gas, operations and maintenance, engineering services or asset management.Demonstrable accountability for a business, region or material portfolio, including financial, operational and commercial performance.Proven experience managing complex, multi-country operations and culturally diverse teams.Strong track record in client leadership, business development, contract negotiation and risk-based decision-making.Experience operating in contractually accountable environments involving NOCs, IOCs, government entities or major industrial clients.Sound understanding of HSE, technical integrity, quality, compliance and operational risk management.Working EnvironmentBased in the United Arab Emirates with regular travel across the MENA region and to other locations as business needs require.Requires flexibility to support time-critical client, operational, governance and transaction matters.Includes visits to operational sites, client facilities and remote locations, subject to applicable security and HSE requirements.