Design Director - High Speed Rail

ewi Recruitment; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy firm is seeking a Planning & Design Director in Canada to lead the design and delivery of a high-speed rail initiative. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in rail design, particularly in management roles, and a passion for transformative infrastructure projects. Candidates based in Canada are preferred due to project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering.
• At least 10 years in design management for rail and transit projects.
• Experience in alternative delivery models and large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of design activities.
• Ensure design outputs meet client expectations.
• Drive strategic alignment across partners.

Skills

Design management for rail and transit projects

High-speed rail design

Multidisciplinary station design

Education

P.Eng. or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Overview

Planning & Design Director - High-Speed Rail | Canada

A leading international consultancy firm is searching for a Planning & Design Director to lead the strategic direction, design coordination, and delivery of a major high-speed rail initiative. This senior level role will oversee multidisciplinary design teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure alignment across partners to meet project milestones and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all design activities through the development phase.
• Ensure design outputs meet client expectations and contractual requirements.
• Drive strategic alignment across JV partners and manage interface with external stakeholders.
• Oversee risk management, design schedules, and quality assurance processes.
• Act as the principal point of contact for escalations and design-related decisions.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 10 years in design management for rail and transit projects.
• Proven experience in high-speed rail design is essential.
• Strong background in multidisciplinary station, rail, and systems design.
• P.Eng. or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in alternative delivery models and large-scale infrastructure environments.

Location

Location: Candidates based in Canada are preferred due to project requirements.

If you\'re a strategic leader with deep expertise in rail design and a passion for shaping transformative infrastructure, we\'d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.