Interface Manager - Rail

Mace Group; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace seeks a design delivery professional to lead interface management across UAE rail and major infrastructure programmes. You will coordinate design outputs, assure alignment with client objectives and deliver to statutory, quality and safety requirements.

The role spans design, construction, procurement and programme teams, emphasising governance, performance data and net zero delivery. UAE/GCC experience is advantageous and hybrid onsite options may apply.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong client-facing, analytical, written communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance for the role.

Responsibilities

• Identify, allocate, coordinate and close interfaces across project scopes.
• Lead planning and assurance of design delivery aligned with objectives.
• Establish design management frameworks, governance and delivery controls.
• Foster collaboration among design, construction, procurement and programme teams.
• Ensure outputs meet statutory, contractual, quality and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide leadership and support to design management teams.
• Use performance data and KPIs to inform decisions and improvements.
• Support business growth and work-winning with technical expertise and client value propositions.
• Contribute to net zero carbon delivery and manage carbon emissions reductions.

Skills

Client-facing

Analytical

Written communication

Coordination

Delivery governance

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

The UAE continues to invest heavily in world‑class transportation infrastructure, with rail playing a pivotal role in connecting communities, supporting economic growth and enabling sustainable mobility across the country. From major passenger rail initiatives to freight, metro and integrated transport programmes, the sector is creating exciting opportunities for professionals passionate about delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Whether your expertise lies in project management, programme management, planning, commercial management, engineering, design management, project controls or delivery leadership, we'd be delighted to connect and discuss how your experience could align with upcoming opportunities in this growing sector.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Identification, allocation, coordination and closure of physical, functional, organisational and contractual interfaces.
• Leads the planning, coordination and assurance of design delivery, ensuring solutions are aligned with client objectives, project requirements and operational outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains effective design management frameworks, governance arrangements and delivery controls across all project phases.
• Drives collaboration between design, construction, commercial, procurement and programme teams to achieve integrated and efficient project delivery.
• Ensures design outputs meet statutory, contractual, quality and stakeholder requirements, promoting compliance and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provides leadership and support to design management teams, enabling effective resource deployment, knowledge sharing and capability development.
• Uses performance data, KPIs and management insights to inform decision‑making, identify opportunities for improvement and enhance delivery outcomes.
• Supports business growth and work‑winning activities by contributing technical expertise, client value propositions and best‑practice solutions.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high‑speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong client‑facing, analytical, written communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance for the role.
• Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace demonstrable technical and delivery competence.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well‑being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long‑term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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