Track Construction Manager

NGE - BTP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NGE - BTP in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Track Construction Manager to lead and coordinate all track works on a major railway project. You will manage site teams, subcontractors and interfaces with civil disciplines, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance.

The role requires a proven track record on large infrastructure projects, strong leadership and English proficiency to operate in an international team environment in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• Significant experience in railway track construction on major infrastructure projects.
• Mandatory: previous experience as Construction Director, Construction Manager or equivalent senior construction position on a major High-Speed Rail project.
• Strong knowledge of track construction methods, organization, logistics and interfaces.
• Proven experience managing large multicultural construction teams and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced international project environment.
• Previous experience in the Middle East would be an advantage.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all track construction activities throughout the project.
• Define and implement the track construction strategy, methods and sequencing.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and construction resources.
• Coordinate track works with other railway and civil disciplines, including civil works, structures, systems, catenary and logistics.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure achievement of key project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and technical requirements.
• Anticipate construction risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Procurement and Project Management teams.
• Participate in construction planning, resource allocation and productivity monitoring.
• Report on progress, major risks and key construction issues to Project Management.

Skills

Track construction

Leadership

Team management

Risk mitigation

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical background

Job description

Job Description:

Participer à la construction et à la rénovation d'infrastructures au service des territoires. Rejoindre un Groupe en plein développement en France et à l'international (5 milliards d'euros de chiffre d'affaires). Intégrer une entreprise composée de près de 27 000 femmes et hommes réunis autour de 3 valeurs fortes : l'unité, la transparence et l'ambition. Accepter de vivre une expérience riche en rejoignant des équipes de passionnés.

As part of the development of a major railway infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, we are looking for an experienced Track Construction Manager to lead and coordinate all track construction activities on the project.

Reporting to the Project Management team, the Track Construction Manager will be responsible for the overall delivery of the track works, ensuring compliance with project requirements in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost and technical performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all track construction activities throughout the project.
• Define and implement the track construction strategy, methods and sequencing.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and construction resources.
• Coordinate track works with other railway and civil disciplines, including civil works, structures, systems, catenary and logistics.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure achievement of key project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and technical requirements.
• Anticipate construction risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Procurement and Project Management teams.
• Participate in construction planning, resource allocation and productivity monitoring.
• Report on progress, major risks and key construction issues to Project Management.

Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.

Significant experience in railway track construction on major infrastructure projects.

Mandatory: previous experience as Construction Director, Construction Manager or equivalent senior construction position on a major High-Speed Rail project.

Strong knowledge of track construction methods, organization, logistics and interfaces.

Proven experience managing large multicultural construction teams and subcontractors.

Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced international project environment.

Previous experience in the Middle East would be an advantage.

Professional proficiency in English is required.