Construction Director - High-Speed Rail (Railway Infrastructure) Abu Dhabi, UAE

Segula Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Segula Technologies in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced Construction Director to lead the delivery of a major railway infrastructure project.

The role requires senior leadership across construction and installation, ensuring coordination between engineering, partners and stakeholders on High-Speed Rail projects.

This is a senior leadership position demanding extensive railway construction experience and a track record of successful delivery in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all construction and installation activities across the project.
• Manage detailed construction planning, sequencing and site coordination.
• Coordinate site access, site possession and site readiness prior to commencement of works.
• Coordinate construction activities with subsystem managers, consortium partners, the Engineer and third parties.
• Manage construction interfaces with external civil contractors.
• Identify and resolve construction conflicts, interfaces and site-related issues.
• Monitor construction progress and consolidate progress reporting.
• Participate in construction coordination and progress meetings.
• Coordinate with Quality teams regarding NCRs, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Coordinate closely with HSE teams to ensure safe execution of construction activities.
• Ensure construction works are delivered in accordance with project schedule, quality, HSE and contractual requirements.
• Provide senior-level leadership and decision-making throughout the construction phase.

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Director to support the delivery of a major railway infrastructure project.

The successful candidate will provide senior leadership across construction and installation activities, ensuring effective coordination between engineering disciplines, construction teams, partners, contractors and project stakeholders.

This is a senior leadership position requiring extensive experience in complex railway construction projects and proven delivery experience on High-Speed Rail projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all construction and installation activities across the project.
• Manage detailed construction planning, sequencing and site coordination.
• Coordinate site access, site possession and site readiness prior to commencement of works.
• Coordinate construction activities with subsystem managers, consortium partners, the Engineer and third parties.
• Manage construction interfaces with external civil contractors.
• Identify and resolve construction conflicts, interfaces and site-related issues.
• Monitor construction progress and consolidate progress reporting.
• Participate in construction coordination and progress meetings.
• Coordinate with Quality teams regarding NCRs, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Coordinate closely with HSE teams to ensure safe execution of construction activities.
• Ensure construction works are delivered in accordance with project schedule, quality, HSE and contractual requirements.
• Provide senior-level leadership and decision-making throughout the construction phase.