Senior Rail Design Director – Transit Architecture

Jacobs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Rail Design Director – Architecture to lead architectural design, technical delivery and strategic direction of major rail and transit projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring design excellence across high-speed rail, metro and related transit infrastructure.

The candidate should have 15+ years in architecture and transportation design with leadership responsibilities, GCC/Middle East experience preferred, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; professional registration desirable.
• 15+ years in architecture and transportation infrastructure design, with leadership roles.
• Experience leading rail and transit projects in large, multi-stakeholder environments.
• GCC/Middle East experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural vision and delivery of large-scale rail projects.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams through concept to construction.
• Establish design quality standards and governance across projects.
• Provide strategic leadership to architects, urban designers and engineers.
• Mentor teams and foster collaboration and innovation.
• Drive rail station and depot design and passenger experience.

Skills

Leadership

Architecture

Rail Design

Stakeholder Management

Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Jacobs in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Rail Design Director – Architecture to lead architectural design, technical delivery and strategic direction of major rail and transit projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring design excellence across high-speed rail, metro and related transit infrastructure.

The candidate should have 15+ years in architecture and transportation design with leadership responsibilities, GCC/Middle East experience preferred, and a proven track record