PROJECT DIRECTOR – RAIL DEPOTS & TERMINAL

TalentOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne is seeking an experienced Project Director with a Civil Engineering background to lead the construction and delivery of depot and terminal facilities for a major high-speed rail project in the UAE. The role requires proven main-contractor leadership with accountability for construction execution, programme, safety and handover.

The candidate should have 20+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years as Project Director on major rail or infrastructure projects, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a track record of major rail/infrastructure delivery.
• 20+ years in construction with 5+ years as Project Director or equivalent.
• Delivery of rail depots and terminal facilities.
• Strong main-contractor experience with budgets and site execution.
• PM certification preferred (e.g., PMP).

Responsibilities

• Lead design coordination, mobilisation, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Direct civil, structural and building works including depots, yards and utilities.
• Manage budgets, cash flow, procurement, subcontractors and milestones.
• Coordinate interfaces with track, MEP, rail systems and operations.
• Lead client, consultant, JV partner and authority coordination; ensure approvals.
• Oversee variations, claims, risk mitigation and recovery programmes.
• Drive HSE, quality and team performance across construction activities.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Budget management

Stakeholder leadership

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

HIRING: PROJECT DIRECTOR – CIVIL | RAIL DEPOTS & TERMINALS

Location: UAE

Project: High-Speed Rail Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Project Director with a Civil Engineering background to lead the construction and delivery of depot and terminal facilities for a major high-speed rail project in the UAE.

The role requires proven main-contractor leadership, with accountability for construction execution, commercial performance, programme, quality, safety and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery from design coordination and mobilisation through construction, commissioning support and final handover.
• Direct civil, structural and building works, including depot workshops, maintenance facilities, operational buildings, yards, utilities and external infrastructure.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow, procurement, subcontractors, resources and construction milestones.
• Coordinate civil interfaces with track, MEP, rail systems, depot equipment and operational requirements.
• Lead client, consultant, JV partner and authority coordination, ensuring timely approvals and resolution of delivery issues.
• Oversee contractual obligations, variations, claims, risk mitigation and recovery programmes.
• Drive HSE, quality and team performance across all construction activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Typically 20+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years as Project Director or equivalent on major rail or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated delivery of rail depots & terminal facilities.
• Strong main-contractor experience, with direct responsibility for budgets, subcontractors and site execution.
• Proven knowledge of civil/structural works, building construction and interfaces with railway systems.
• Strong contract administration, commercial management and stakeholder leadership skills.
• UAE/GCC experience preferred; high-speed rail experience is an advantage.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

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