Project Director – High-Speed Rail Infrastructure

Reference: 326772221
Type: Contract
Position: Project Director – High-Speed Rail Infrastructure
Location: Israel
Industry: Transport and Rail
Salary: €8000 - €8500 per month + Expat Package

Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Sector: Rail / High-Speed Rail Infrastructure
Contract: Full-time, expatriate position

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to support the delivery of a major railway infrastructure programme in Israel.

This is a senior leadership position requiring extensive experience managing complex, multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects, with a strong preference for professionals who have worked on high-speed rail projects and Design-Build contracts.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the management, coordination and delivery of the project, working across technical disciplines and interfacing with key project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of a major railway infrastructure project.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Manage project delivery within a Design-Build (DB) environment.
• Coordinate across civil, railway systems and other technical disciplines.
• Provide senior-level leadership and support decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress and ensure key technical and contractual requirements are met.
• Manage interfaces between project stakeholders, contractors and technical teams.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and presentations.
• Represent the project at senior stakeholder and client meetings.

Requirements

Education

• Degree in Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Civil Engineering preferred.
• PMP or other recognised Project Management certification would be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience managing major infrastructure projects, preferably within the railway sector.
• Minimum 5 years' experience on High-Speed Rail (HSL/HSR) projects.
• Previous experience leading at least two major railway infrastructure projects in a managerial capacity.
• Strong experience working on Design-Build projects.
• Good understanding of integrated railway systems and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Demonstrable experience leading teams in complex, high-pressure international project environments.

Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Confident preparing technical documentation and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, team-oriented and delivery focused.

Expatriate Package

The position offers a comprehensive expatriate package, including:

• Up to approximately €8,500 NET per month, depending on experience and seniority.
• 12 salary payments per year.
• Fully paid accommodation.
• Municipality taxes and apartment utilities covered.
• Company-provided car.
• Fuel, parking, tolls and other associated vehicle costs covered/reimbursed.
• Global medical and insurance coverage, including family members.
• 1 return flight per year for employees relocating with family, or 2 return flights per year for employees relocating alone.

Location & Relocation

This is a full-time, site-based position in Israel and candidates must be comfortable relocating for the assignment.

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.