Rail & Civil Infrastructure Delivery Director

SYSTRA

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 600,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SYSTRA in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Project Director to lead the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of civil works and railway stations. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors and programme interfaces to ensure project success on complex rail infrastructure.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with 15+ years in rail or civil projects, including 5+ years in design/construction management.

Qualifications

University degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree preferable.
Minimum 15 years of experience in the relevant field.
Minimum 5 years in management of design/construction of a railway project.
Significant senior leadership experience delivering major civil infrastructure, including tunnelling, underground works and complex structures.
Middle East experience highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

Set the delivery strategy, governance and priorities; lead and report on performance, risks and key decisions.
Oversee civil works, tunnelling and station construction, including contractor performance, resources, sequencing and handover.
Manage schedule, budget, change, commercial matters and risks, implementing mitigation and recovery plans as needed.
Champion health, safety, quality and environmental standards across all sites and contractors.
Coordinate interfaces with programme teams, designers, operators, authorities, utilities and other stakeholders.
Support integration, operational readiness and maintainability requirements.