Design Director - Metro project - Israel

EWI Group is proud to be supporting a leading international consultancy firm in their search for a Civil Engineering Director to join a landmark metro infrastructure program in the Middle East.

Role Overview:

As Design Director, you will lead the engineering department of the consultancy's metro delivery team, overseeing a multidisciplinary group of experts in civil, structural, architectural, geotechnical, tunnelling, and construction engineering.

Reporting to the Project Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating the Consultant's Design Team across all disciplines
• Driving integration and collaboration between technical teams
• Advising the client on all engineering aspects of the program
• Managing the design development phase across three metro lines
• Reviewing technical deliverables and ensuring quality and compliance
• Overseeing a core engineering team and liaising with operations, systems, procurement, and project controls

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or Transportation
• Minimum 20 years of experience in rail and mass transit design, including metro projects
• Proven leadership in managing engineering teams on large-scale infrastructure programs
• Experience in at least two metro projects during the design phase
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Closing Statement

• EWIis an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the world's leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.
• For more information on any senior Rail & Metro opportunities, please contact Marcus Mitchell at ewi recruitment on:
  Email:<email address removed>

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.