Rail Project Manager - Civils / Design

EWI is a leading recruitment consultancy working in partnership with major organisations across the Middle East. We are currently assisting our client, a prominent player in the rail industry, in their search for a versatile Rail Project Manager on the design side. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of regional rail infrastructure development.

Position Overview: As a Rail Project Manager - Design, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of rail projects across the Middle East. Your expertise will encompass structural, civil, station, and alignment aspects of rail design. You will need to demonstrate a high level of technical versatility, as this role is not project-specific and may encompass a range of projects within the rail sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage design teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of rail projects.
• Oversee all design phases, from conceptual design to detailed engineering, while ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and government authorities, to ensure project objectives are met.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of design deliverables.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules, making adjustments as necessary.
• Mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to inform design decisions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• A minium of 12 years of experience in rail project management, with a strong focus on design.
• Extensive expertise in structural, civil, stations, and alignment aspects of rail design.
• Proven experience in managing design teams and delivering rail projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Familiarity with regional rail standards and regulations is preferred.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on diverse rail projects.

Language:

English

Salary:

Circa 13,000 USD tax-free per month + visas, flights, medical

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, High Speed, LRT, Freight, Mainline, GCC, Middle East, civil engineering, design, Project Management, Civil, structural, alignment, Senior Requirements, Consulting Engineering

Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the World's leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

If you would like to be considered for any of the above mentioned roles, please contact Heather on h.mccoll(at)ewi-group.com

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.