Rail Enabling Works Construction Lead - Utilities

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Construction Manager to lead enabling works on a major Rail project in Dubai. You will provide overall leadership, contractual and commercial management, and ensure delivery excellence in line with client objectives.

You will coordinate rail corridors, stations, depots, and associated utilities, manage interfaces with authorities, and guide the relocation and protection of existing services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered status (MICE/MCIOB/MRICS) preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 20 years of experience delivering large-scale rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for rail infrastructure enabling works.
• Lead and coordinate utility relocation and drainage, street lighting, and telecom works.
• Ensure safety, programme adherence, and contract compliance.
• Manage interfaces with authorities, clients, and contractors.
• Oversee risk management, cost control, and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Rail infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered status (MICE/MCIOB/MRICS) preferred

PMP or equivalent Project Management certification an advantage

Tools

GIS

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Construction Manager to lead enabling works on a major Rail project in Dubai. You will provide overall leadership, contractual and commercial management, and ensure delivery excellence in line with client objectives.

You will coordinate rail corridors, stations, depots, and associated utilities, manage interfaces with authorities, and guide the relocation and protection of existing services.