Senior Engineering Manager

Overview

Technical Leadership

• Lead and oversee the technical design and engineering delivery of rail projects.
• Ensure alignment with international standards (e.g., EN, IEC, AREMA) and local authority requirements.
• Provide expert guidance across multiple disciplines including:

• Metro Stations (Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP)

• Track & alignment
• Rolling stock
• Signaling & telecoms
• Power supply (traction & non-traction)
• Systems integration

Design & Delivery Management

• Manage multi-disciplinary design teams across different project phases (concept, preliminary, detailed design).
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs.
• Conduct and lead technical reviews, design assurance, and value engineering.
• Oversee interface management between civil, systems, and operational elements.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Act as the technical point of contact for clients, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Engage with government bodies, transport authorities, and operators in the Middle East.
• Support presentations, technical workshops, and approvals.

Project & Commercial Support

• Support bid and proposal development, including technical input and strategy.
• Contribute to risk management, budgeting, and planning.
• Ensure technical scope is delivered within cost, quality, and programme constraints.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and technical teams.
• Foster collaboration across regional and global teams.
• Drive a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Experience

• About you
• 18+ years of experience in rail/metro/transport infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in leading technical delivery on large-scale rail projects.
• Strong experience in the Middle East (UAE, KSA, Qatar, etc.) preferred.
• Background in consulting, EPC, or client-side organisations.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of below -
• Rail Stations
• Rail systems engineering & integration
• Rail design standards and safety requirements
• Design assurance and technical governance
• Experience working on projects such as:
• Metro systems
• High-speed rail
• Light rail transit (LRT)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related)
• Master's degree preferred
• Professional certification (e.g., Chartered Engineer, PMP) is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to manage complex interfaces and multidisciplinary teams
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking & decision making
• Technical excellence
• Collaboration & influencing
• Delivery focus & accountability
• Rewards & benefits
• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition..

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