Construction Director - High Speed Rail (UAE)

Reference: 325812221_1790599661

Construction Director - High Speed Rail (UAE)

A leading international contractor is recruiting a Construction Director to oversee the delivery of a major High-Speed Rail project in the UAE.

This is a senior site leadership position requiring extensive experience managing large-scale transportation construction works and multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership of construction delivery activities.
  • Manage contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
  • Ensure safe, efficient and timely execution of works.
  • Drive construction strategy, sequencing and interface management.
  • Oversee quality, budget and programme performance.
  • Report directly to executive leadership and client representatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (mandatory).
    20+ years' experience within rail construction.
  • Proven High-Speed Rail delivery experience.
  • Strong background leading large transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Experience managing major multidisciplinary construction teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder, client and contractor management skills.
  • Previous involvement in international HSR projects is essential.

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.

$12,000.00 - $13,000.00
Per month
USD12000 - USD13000 per month
Added 28/09/2026
Reference: 325812221_1790599661

Construction Director - High Speed Rail (UAE)

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