Rail Design Director - Lead Transit Architecture

Jacobs; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 650 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements

Global giving and volunteering program

Résumé du poste

Jacobs in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Rail Design Director - Architecture to lead architectural design, technical delivery, and strategic direction for major rail and transit projects. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams and guide design excellence across all project phases.

You will drive stakeholder engagement, mentor high-performing teams, and ensure passenger-focused, safe, and sustainable outcomes while integrating rail with urban environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional registration or chartership with a recognized professional body is highly desirable.
• Typically 15+ years of experience in architecture and transportation infrastructure design, including leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading major rail and transit infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in the design and delivery of rail stations, transit hubs, and passenger infrastructure.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple project locations.
• GCC/Middle East project experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of international rail, transportation, and infrastructure design standards.
• Excellent client-facing, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead the architectural vision, design strategy, and delivery of large-scale rail and transit infrastructure projects.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams through concept, schematic, detailed design, procurement, and construction support stages.
• Establish and maintain design quality standards, governance processes, and technical excellence across projects.
• Provide strategic leadership to architects, urban designers, technical specialists, and project teams.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Lead the design and delivery of rail stations, interchanges, depots, maintenance facilities, and associated transit infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise on high-speed rail, metro, light rail, commuter rail, and integrated transportation projects.
• Ensure station designs deliver passenger experience, operational efficiency, accessibility, safety, and sustainability outcomes.
• Drive integration of rail infrastructure with surrounding urban environments and multimodal hubs.
• Participate in client engagement and strategic planning for major rail expansion and transformation programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, government authorities, transport operators, contractors, and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Strategic direction

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

Jacobs in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Rail Design Director - Architecture to lead architectural design, technical delivery, and strategic direction for major rail and transit projects. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams and guide design excellence across all project phases.

You will drive stakeholder engagement, mentor high-performing teams, and ensure passenger-focused, safe, and sustainable outcomes while integrating rail with urban environments.