Civil Engineer

Keolis; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis Dubai Metro is seeking a Civil Engineer to provide engineering support, asset performance monitoring and lifecycle management for civil structures across the network. You will work with the Engineering Manager Infrastructure to investigate defects, assess asset condition and implement renewal initiatives in line with governance requirements.

You will lead investigations, support RCA and change management, develop engineering standards, and collaborate with maintenance, operations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in CIVIL Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Civil Engineer (CIVIL).
• Minimum of 3 years of stakeholder management experience.
• RAMS, FRB, Change Management, Projects and assurance experience of complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into CIVIL asset performance, failures, and degradation trends.
• Support RCA, ETI processes, Failure Review Boards and corrective action definitions for CIVIL systems.
• Develop, maintain and govern CIVIL engineering standards, specifications, maintenance principles and documentation.
• Support engineering change management activities including ACCAs, design modifications and system upgrades.
• Analyze asset performance data to support reliability-centred and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Planning and external suppliers to ensure engineering outputs support operational needs.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

RAMS principles

Asset lifecycle management

Condition monitoring

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Project coordination

Change management

Technical reporting

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

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The Civil Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support, technical assurance, asset performance monitoring, and lifecycle management for civil and structural assets across the Dubai Metro network. The role supports the safety, integrity, reliability, maintainability, and long-term performance of infrastructure including station and depot structures, viaducts, bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, foundations, drainage interfaces, architectural finishes and other assigned civil assets.

The Civil Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager Infrastructure and works with Maintenance, Operations, Projects and other stakeholders to investigate defects, assess asset condition, recommend sustainable engineering solutions, and implement approved asset improvement and renewal initiatives in accordance with engineering governance requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic

• Support development and implementation of civil asset management strategies and lifecycle plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Contribute to condition-based and risk-based inspection, maintenance, renewal and investment prioritization for civil and structural assets.
• Provide engineering inputs to civil asset standards, technical specifications and improvement initiatives consistent with applicable codes, railway requirements and asset management principles.
• Support the Engineering Manager Infrastructure with technical studies, asset risk registers and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Does not directly manage budgets but supports cost‑effective asset lifecycle decisions through engineering analysis.
• Provides engineering input to CAPEX and OPEX business cases related to Civil assets.
• Indirectly influences financial outcomes through optimization of maintenance standards, reliability improvements, and asset obsolescence strategies.

Stakeholder / Customer

• Interfaces with Maintenance teams, Operations, Planning, QHSE, Data & Digital, and PMO to ensure engineering outputs support operational needs.
• Acts as the engineering reference point for Civil‑related technical matters.
• Engages with external stakeholders including RTA, OEMs, suppliers, and engineering consultants as required.

Operational

• Leads and supports engineering investigations into CIVIL asset performance, failures, and degradation trends.
• Supports Root Cause Analysis (RCA), ETI processes, Failure Review Boards, and corrective action definition for CIVIL systems.
• Develops, maintains, and governs CIVIL engineering standards, specifications, maintenance principles, and technical documentation.
• Supports engineering change management activities including ACCAs, design modifications, and system upgrades.
• Analyses asset performance and condition data to support reliability‑centred and condition‑based maintenance strategies.
• Supports project‑to‑engineering and project‑to‑maintenance handover, ensuring full technical compliance and documentation completeness.
• Manages technical aspects of CIVIL obsolescence, including risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Ensures engineering compliance with safety, engineering governance, and asset management requirements.

Capability / People

• Provides technical leadership and guidance within the CIVIL engineering discipline without direct line management responsibility.
• Supports knowledge sharing, mentoring, and technical development of engineering and maintenance stakeholders.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of engineering capability and asset management maturity within the organization.

CHALLENGES

• Ensuring optimal performance and reliability of Metro assets while managing complex technical investigations and improvement programs.
• Balancing operational demands with engineering responsibilities, including technical investigations, asset changes, and maintenance support.
• Aligning multiple stakeholders, including maintenance teams, engineering peers, senior management, and external suppliers, to achieve asset performance objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement in asset reliability and lifecycle management within budget and resource constraints.
• Keeping up to date with evolving industry standards, regulations, and best practices in rail and metro asset engineering.
• Acting as the technical champion for CIVIL System, ensuring that all recommendations are effectively translated into practical, reliable, and consistent implementation across frontline operations.

key COMPETENCIES

• Strong grounding in CIVIL engineering principles and railway or large infrastructure systems.
• Experience with asset lifecycle management, reliability engineering, RAMS principles, and engineering investigations.
• Working knowledge of ISO 55000 series asset management standards.
• Ability to analyse asset performance and maintenance data to develop engineering insights.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in change management and improvement programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving and decision-making under complex conditions.
• Continuous improvement and mentoring mindset.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFCATION

Min.

Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in CIVIL Engineering or Equivalent

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a system Engineer (CIVIL)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience of stakeholder management
• Demonstrated experience of maintenance development and asset plans
• Knowledge and application of RAMS, FRB, Change Management, Projects and assurance Experience of Complex technical problems

Skills / Training

• Ability to communicate, motivate, develop and performance manage staff.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills to manage and interpret data with an ability to integrate, structure, and analyse large and complex datasets and sources to translate findings into compelling insights and proposals.
• Ability to understand complex systems and willingness to learn new software-based applications and ways of working.
• Microsoft Excel, including development of formulas
• Able to present well to senior management on complex topics using a presentation tool
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop detailed documents and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to apply methodical and logical approach to make appropriate recommendations and/or implement appropriate solutions.
• Self-motivated and resilient, with an ability to efficiently manage and prioritise multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated workloads.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction.
• Ability to tell impactful stories and insights using analysis and data visualization.
• Ability to collaboratively work with people at all levels to achieve successful outcomes.
• Translate complex technical concepts and analyses to non-technical audiences.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures to maintain effective internal controls.