Senior Rail Depots & Terminals Project Director (Civil)

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

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