Construction Director

Rail Personnel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in railway infrastructure is seeking a Construction Director to lead high-speed rail projects in Abu Dhabi. This position requires significant experience in railway systems, specifically in construction management and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of relevant experience, including leadership roles in similar projects, ensuring the successful delivery of key infrastructure components while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Over 20 years of experience in railway systems and construction.
• Demonstrable experience in construction management of HSR projects.
• Strong leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction for major HSR projects and ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee integration of civil works with system installation.
• Coordinate effective interface management and mitigate delivery risks.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

System Integration

Safety Management

Education

Construction/Engineering related degree (Master's preferred)

Job description

is bidding for work on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai HSR and they are looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Construction Director.

Job Summary : The Construction Director will lead the execution and delivery of large-scale railway infrastructure projects with a focus on high-speed rail (HSR) systems operating above 250 km/h. This senior leadership role is responsible for the end-to-end construction management and systems integration of critical rail subsystems including track, 25 kV AC power supply, signaling, telecoms, and associated civil works. The candidate must have demonstrable implementation and delivery experience on at least one HSR project in a similar leadership capacity, with over 5 years of total experience in HSR.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Lead the construction and systems delivery for major rail projects, with focus on HSR (>250 km/h).
2. Manage multidisciplinary rail systems including track, signaling, electrification (25 kV AC), and telecoms.
3. Oversee construction execution plans, contractor performance, and system integration activities.
4. Direct interface management between civil works and systems installation teams.
5. Ensure all construction activities align with program schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
6. Identify and mitigate delivery risks across systems and infrastructure components.
7. Coordinate with design, procurement, and testing & commissioning teams to ensure seamless handovers.
8. Ensure compliance with technical specifications, regulatory standards, and safety frameworks.
9. Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
10. Champion a strong culture of HSE, quality assurance, and operational discipline on site.

Job Requirements

• A construction/engineering related university degree (preferably a Master's degree or Chartered Engineer Status).
• Not less than 20 years' experience in leadership and management of similar railway systems and construction projects, preferably HSR.
• Demonstrable experience in railway system delivery (signaling, 25 kV AC power, track, etc.), construction, and system integration.
• Implementation and delivery experience on at least one HSR project in a similar capacity/role.
• Total HSR experience exceeding 5 years.