Commissioning Manager (Railway/Transportation/Infrastructure) Dubai, UAE

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA in Dubai seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead testing and commissioning activities for a major railway infrastructure project. You will oversee site commissioning, coordinate construction handovers, monitor testing progress, and ensure compliance with quality, safety and operational requirements.

The role requires strong coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams, construction crews, contractors and stakeholders, managing schedules, permits

Responsibilities

• Support the T&C Manager during client meetings and coordination activities with interfacing contractors.
• Monitor and report testing and commissioning progress.
• Identify potential delays and recommend recovery actions.
• Coordinate with system leads to prepare and monitor short-term commissioning schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Participate in internal T&C coordination meetings.
• Supervise the construction-to-commissioning handover process.
• Review handover documentation and verify system readiness.
• Arrange inspections with Test Leads for installed systems.
• Coordinate site access to railway tracks, facilities, locomotives, and rolling stock per operational rules.
• Coordinate permit-to-work requirements for migration and integration testing activities.
• Coordinate Inspection and Test Requests (ITRs) for witnessed testing of installed systems.
• Monitor and coordinate the management and closure of commissioning punch lists.
• Ensure system configuration management remains under control during commissioning.
• Ensure DRACAS process is implemented on site.
• Ensure site personnel receive required HSE inductions and training.
• Verify compliance with railway operating and site access rules.
• Ensure commissioning personnel have and use necessary PPE.
• Coordinate planned maintenance activities per approved plans and manuals.
• Promote safe working practices throughout testing and commissioning.

Job description

Experience: 5–7 years (subject to confirmation)

Employment: Full-Time

Job Description

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support the execution and coordination of testing and commissioning activities for a major railway infrastructure project in Dubai.

The successful candidate will oversee site commissioning activities, coordinate construction handovers, monitor testing progress, and ensure that all commissioning operations comply with applicable quality, safety, and operational requirements.

The role requires strong coordination capabilities and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, construction teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Commissioning Coordination

• Support the T&C Manager during client meetings and coordination activities with interfacing contractors.

• Monitor and report testing and commissioning progress.

• Identify potential delays and recommend recovery actions.

• Coordinate with system leads to prepare and monitor short-term commissioning schedules and look-ahead plans.

• Participate in internal T&C coordination meetings.

Construction Handover & Site Readiness

• Supervise the construction-to-commissioning handover process.

• Review handover documentation and verify system readiness.

• Arrange inspections with Test Leads for installed systems.

• Coordinate site access to railway tracks, facilities, locomotives, and rolling stock in accordance with applicable operational rules.

• Coordinate permit-to-work requirements for migration and integration testing activities.

Quality Control & Configuration Management

• Coordinate Inspection and Test Requests (ITRs) for witnessed testing of installed systems.

• Monitor and coordinate the management and closure of commissioning punch lists.

• Ensure system configuration management remains under control throughout the commissioning phase.

• Ensure implementation of the Defect Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (DRACAS) process on site.

Health, Safety & Operational Coordination

• Ensure site personnel receive the required HSE inductions and training.

• Verify compliance with applicable railway operating and site access rules.

• Ensure commissioning personnel have and use the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Coordinate planned maintenance activities in accordance with approved installation maintenance plans and manuals.

• Promote safe working practices throughout testing and commissioning activities.