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

SEGULA Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support testing and commissioning activities for a major railway infrastructure project in Dubai. The role requires coordinating across multidisciplinary teams, overseeing site readiness, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and operational requirements.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, experience with construction handovers, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualifications in Electrical, Electronic, Computer or IT.
• Experience coordinating testing and commissioning activities on complex infrastructure.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities, supporting the T&C Manager.
• Oversee construction handovers and site readiness; manage inspections and schedules.
• Coordinate quality control, ITRs, punch lists, and DRACAS processes on site.
• Ensure HSE inductions, compliance with railway operating rules, and PPE usage.

Skills

Coordination

Testing & Commissioning

English proficiency

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Computer Engineering

Information Technology

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.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications in one of the following disciplines:

• Electrical Engineering.
• Electronic Engineering.
• Computer Engineering.
• Information Technology.

Required Experience & Skills

• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant professional experience, subject to confirmation of the minimum requirement.
• Experience coordinating testing and commissioning activities on complex infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage construction handovers, inspections, testing activities, and site coordination.
• Experience with quality control procedures, inspection requests, and punch-list management.
• Understanding of HSE requirements, safe working procedures, and permit-to-work processes.
• Strong communication, reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in testing and commissioning and/or Operations & Maintenance of railway systems is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE legislation and project requirements.
• Promote safe execution of all site commissioning activities.
• Ensure personnel comply with safety requirements and use appropriate PPE.
• Support sustainable site operations and environmental protection initiatives.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.