Senior Project Director, Tunnelling & Rail Infrastructure

Gough Recruitment; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment is seeking a senior Project Director/Deputy Project Director level candidate for high-profile civil infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, including MTR, tunnelling and underground works. The role demands extensive leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and proven delivery of complex schemes.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, HKIE charter (advantage), and 20+ years in civil infra with 10+ years in PM, familiarity with TBM, shaft sinking and SCL methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 20 years' civil infrastructure experience, with 10+ years in a project management role.
• Proven track record delivering MTR, railway, tunnelling, underground station, shaft, or major infrastructure projects in Hong Kong.
• Experience with TBM works, shaft sinking, SCL, drill & blast, cut-and-cover structures, or underground construction activities.
• Experience on MTR, Highways Department, DSD, CEDD, Airport Authority or other public infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status (HKIE or equivalent) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tunnel, railway, MTR, and major infrastructure work packages, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery.
• Oversee TBM tunnelling, shaft construction, SCL works, drill & blast activities, and associated temporary works.
• Supervise Site Agents, Section Engineers, direct labour, and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety, programme, and budget performance.
• Develop short-term programmes, recovery plans, and progress reports for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, ITPs, statutory requirements, and MTR/client standards.
• Manage stakeholder interfaces with clients, consultants, MTR Corporation, government authorities, and utility providers.
• Lead subcontractor management, cost control, risk mitigation, and project coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (HKIE or equivalent) (advantage)

Job description

Gough Recruitment is seeking a senior Project Director/Deputy Project Director level candidate for high-profile civil infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, including MTR, tunnelling and underground works. The role demands extensive leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and proven delivery of complex schemes.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, HKIE charter (advantage), and 20+ years in civil infra with 10+ years in PM, familiarity with TBM, shaft sinking and SCL methods.