Trackwork Construction Manager(Railway/High-Speed Rail/Infrastructure) Abu Dhabi

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA seeks a senior Trackwork Construction Manager to lead track construction for a major UAE rail project. You will manage 150 km of high-speed alignment, overseeing ballasted and slab track systems and a large, multidisciplinary team of site supervisors and engineers.

The role demands extensive railway track experience, strong production, and proven leadership to deliver to schedule, safety standards and project specifications on a large-scale programme.

Qualifications

• Extensive railway track construction experience on major projects.
• Senior construction leadership with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering safely, efficiently and per project schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage trackwork construction across the high-speed railway alignment.
• Lead ballasted and slab track construction.
• Coordinate track installation, alignment, tamping, welding and related activities.
• Plan construction works to milestones and interfaces.
• Direct ~20 site supervisors and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with methods, ITPs and specs.
• Monitor productivity, progress and quality; drive improvements.

Skills

Track construction

Leadership

Site management

Production planning

Team management

Tools

Railway systems knowledge

Job description

Location: UAE
Sector: Railway / High-Speed Rail / Infrastructure

Company Description

We are supporting a major high-speed railway infrastructure project in the UAE and are seeking an experienced Trackwork Construction Manager to lead the delivery of track construction activities across a large-scale rail programme.

Job Description

The Trackwork Construction Manager will be responsible for the overall management, coordination and execution of track construction activities across approximately 150 km of high-speed railway alignment, covering both ballasted track and slab track systems.

This is a senior construction leadership role requiring extensive railway trackwork experience, strong production and work-front management capabilities, and proven experience managing large multidisciplinary construction teams.

The successful candidate will directly manage and coordinate approximately 20 site supervisors, section managers, trackwork engineers and technical personnel, ensuring that construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, approved methodologies and the overall project schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all trackwork construction activities across the high-speed railway alignment.

• Lead the construction of both ballasted track and slab track systems.

• Manage track installation, alignment, levelling, tamping, welding and associated trackwork activities.

• Plan and coordinate construction works in line with project milestones, interfaces and critical-path activities.

• Directly manage approximately 20 construction supervisors, section managers and trackwork engineers.

• Allocate manpower, resources, plant and equipment according to construction priorities and production requirements.

• Establish and monitor daily, weekly and monthly production targets.

• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), drawings and technical specifications.

• Monitor productivity, progress and quality of track construction activities and implement corrective actions where required.

• Ensure proper sequencing and handover of work fronts to maintain continuous construction progress.

• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, including safe working practices, risk assessments, permits and site procedures.

• Work closely with the Quality team to ensure all trackwork complies with project standards and high-speed railway requirements.

• Participate in construction planning meetings, progress reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.

• Review and contribute to construction methodologies, temporary works, logistics and work-front strategies.

• Identify construction risks, constraints and potential delays and develop mitigation and recovery plans.

• Monitor and control the use of trackwork materials, plant and equipment.

• Ensure accurate reporting of progress, productivity, resources and construction issues.

• Support testing, inspection, commissioning and final handover of completed track sections.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement.

Leadership & Team Management

The position requires strong leadership and coordination capabilities, with responsibility for structuring and managing a substantial field-based construction team.

The Trackwork Construction Manager will:

• Set clear objectives and production targets for trackwork teams.

• Coordinate activities between different construction sections and work fronts.

• Develop and mentor site management and supervisory personnel.

• Monitor individual and team performance.

• Ensure effective communication between field teams, engineering, planning, quality and project management.

• Drive a collaborative and results-oriented construction culture.

Technical Experience

The successful candidate should have extensive experience in railway track construction, preferably on major high-speed railway projects, including:

• Ballasted track construction.

• Slab track construction.

• High-speed railway track systems.

• Track geometry, alignment and levelling.

• Rail welding and rail stressing.

• Track installation and adjustment.

• Tamping and stabilisation operations.

• Track construction logistics and work-front management.

• Construction planning and production control.

• Interface management with civil engineering and railway systems.