Project Director - Rail Systems, Power, Track, Depot & Rolling Stock

Surbana Jurong; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Project Director - RSSTDP for a landmark High-Speed Rail programme. This role involves managing rail systems, integration packages, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance targets. The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of rail systems delivery experience and strong leadership skills. Join in shaping future-ready infrastructure solutions within a global and innovative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative and diverse global environment

Opportunity for long-term career growth

Qualifications

• 20+ years of rail systems delivery experience, preferably in HSR.
• 5+ years in GCC with strong vendor and interface coordination skills.
• Proven leadership in rail systems integration and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage the integration and delivery of systems, track, depot, and rolling stock packages.
• Lead engineering design assurance, technical interfaces, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with system safety, reliability, and performance targets.
• Represent SJ in technical discussions with the client and partners.

Skills

Rail systems delivery

Vendor coordination

Leadership in engineering

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Job description

• Our member companies, including SMEC, Robert Bird Group, and Atelier Ten, deliver multidisciplinary excellence across infrastructure, transport, water, and energy sectors.
• We shape cities and communities through intelligent design and sustainable engineering that enhance the quality of life.
• Our work is guided by the principles of ESG, digital delivery, and resilience, ensuring future‑ready infrastructure solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Director - RSSTDP to lead all rail systems and integration packages on the upcoming HSR programme in the UAE.

This role covers systems design, power, rolling stock, signalling, and depot management within a complex, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the integration and delivery of systems, track, depot, and rolling stock packages.
• Lead engineering design assurance, technical interfaces, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with system safety, reliability, and performance targets.
• Represent SJ in technical discussions with the client and partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• 20+ years of rail systems delivery experience (HSR preferred).
• 5+ years in GCC with strong vendor and interface coordination skills.
• Proven leadership in rail systems integration and commissioning.

Why Join SJ

• Be part of a landmark, first‑of‑its‑kind High‑Speed Rail programme in the region.
• Collaborate with a globally recognized consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure.
• Gain exposure to cutting‑edge rail systems, digital delivery, and multidisciplinary integration.
• Work within a collaborative and diverse global environment focused on innovation, learning, and long‑term career growth.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function, and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!