Project Director, Rail & Transit
We are seeking an experienced Project Director, Rail & Transit to lead the successful delivery of complex transportation infrastructure programmes from inception through to completion. This senior role will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage strategic client relationships, and provide clear direction across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, sustainably, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Responsibilities will include establishing project governance, delivery strategies, milestones, budgets, and performance objectives; coordinating technical, commercial, and operational workstreams; and managing programme risks, issues, dependencies, and change control. You will monitor progress against key performance indicators, provide accurate reports to senior stakeholders, and lead the resolution of complex project challenges. The role will also involve overseeing consultants, contractors, and delivery partners; supporting contract and procurement activities; ensuring compliance with applicable rail, transit, health and safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; and promoting innovation, digital delivery, and sustainable construction practices. You will be expected to build collaborative relationships with public-sector clients, authorities, communities, and industry partners while maintaining a strong focus on stakeholder engagement.
Applicants should have substantial experience directing major rail, metro, light rail, commuter rail, or related transportation infrastructure projects, ideally across the full project lifecycle. A degree in engineering, construction, project management, transportation, or a related discipline is preferred, together with recognised professional or project management credentials. You will bring strong commercial awareness, financial management capability, and a detailed understanding of design and construction interfaces. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills are essential, as is the ability to influence senior stakeholders and motivate diverse teams in a complex delivery environment. Experience with safety-critical systems, public procurement, alliance or design-and-build contracts, and large-scale programme controls will be highly valued.
Project Director, Rail & Transit
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