Manager Rail System Development

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation authority in UAE seeks an experienced professional to lead rail system development. Your role includes ensuring compliance with RTA standards, managing design and delivery of projects, and embedding sustainability across all initiatives. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 14 years’ experience in large-scale transportation projects. This position is key for advancing integrated and efficient rail systems in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in rail systems or large-scale transportation projects.
• Evidence of managing compliance with quality assurance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rail system development projects.
• Ensure compliance with RTA standards and international best practices.
• Supervise design, installation, testing, and commissioning of rail systems.

Skills

Rail system compliance

Performance management

Strategic planning

Sustainability principles

Design validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Job purpose

To lead and manage rail system development, ensuring the planning, design, and delivery of rail projects in compliance with RTA standards, international best practices, and sustainability requirements, while supporting the successful implementation of safe, integrated, and efficient rail systems across Dubai.

Key results accountabilities

• Ensure rail system development compliance with RTA standards, specifications, and international best practices
• Lead performance management, including setting objectives, KPIs, and business continuity plans
• Contribute to pre-contract planning, system development, and strategic transportation vision
• Embed sustainability principles across all rail system projects in line with government directives
• Plan, review, and validate rail systems design for constructability, maintainability, integration, interoperability, efficiency, and sustainability
• Supervise rail systems design, installation, testing, and commissioning, ensuring contractual compliance
• Provide technical support to Contracts & Commercial teams, including change control, variations, claims, and payments
• Review and support EPC contractor selection from a rail systems technical perspective
• Manage annual budget planning, monitoring, and optimization for the Rail System Development Section
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of rail projects in accordance with RTA requirements
• Prepare and review technical and executive reports for senior management
• Coordinate with internal Rail Agency sections to support railway opening and operational readiness
• Liaise with consultants and contractors on systems assurance, safety, risk mitigation, and operational delivery
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, HSE, and business excellence standards
• Lead and apply value engineering across rail projects

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 14 years’ experience in rail systems, infrastructure, or large-scale transportation projects