Principal Civil Engineer

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About the Role

Are you ready to lead the future of urban mobility? We are seeking a dynamic Rail Systems Manager to oversee and drive the delivery of cutting-edge rail systems for a high-profile metro station enhancement project. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure of a major city, working alongside top-tier professionals and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of advanced rail technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rail systems scope : Define, align, and monitor all rail system design tasks with the design-build contractor, including system interfaces and integration.
• Oversee installation & commissioning : Supervise telecoms, SCADA, and power systems related to rail infrastructure.
• Stakeholder collaboration : Engage with client technical teams, station operators, and maintainers to proactively manage risks and ensure smooth construction progress.
• Progress reporting : Provide clear, concise updates and technical briefings to the client on design solutions and site activities.
• Document review : Evaluate construction documents, shop drawings, method statements, and as-built records to ensure quality and compliance.
• Drive delivery : Push discipline progress and guide contractors toward successful project outcomes.
• Design coordination : Work closely with the design review team to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Site leadership : Supervise inspectors and surveyors, maintain daily logs, and produce comprehensive daily reports.
• Schedule & resource planning : Coordinate with contractors to optimize timelines and workforce allocation.
• HSE champion : Lead the implementation of health, safety, and environmental policies on site.
• Quality assurance : Prepare inspection checklists and ensure all activities align with approved drawings and standards.
• Final documentation : Maintain records of approved documents for seamless client handover.

Candidate specifications

Our Purpose

At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working

We support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We Can Offer

Location

Dubai, AE

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Pattern

Full Time

Market

Transport

Discipline

Railways

Job Ref

11347

Recruiter Contact

Iustina Blidariu

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