Design Manager (High-Speed Rail) - Israel

Reference: 326772221_1792675559
We are supporting a leading international consultancy acting as PMC on a major high-speed rail programme in Israel. The client is looking to move quickly, with immediate or short-notice availability preferred.
The Design Manager will take a key role in overseeing design delivery across a complex Design-Build rail environment, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering packages and ensuring effective integration between the client, designers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across the HSR programme.
  • Manage design delivery within a Design-Build environment, ensuring alignment with programme, technical and contractual requirements.
  • Coordinate interfaces across civil, structural, rail systems and other infrastructure disciplines.
  • Review design submissions, identify technical/interface issues and drive timely resolution.
  • Liaise closely with the end client, Design-Build contractors, consultants and key project stakeholders.
  • Monitor design progress against programme milestones and support resolution of design-related risks and delays.
  • Support design reviews, technical workshops and coordination meetings.
  • Ensure design activities are delivered in accordance with applicable project standards, quality requirements and agreed processes.
Requirements
  • Degree in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience managing major infrastructure projects, preferably rail.
  • HSR project experience.
  • Proven leadership experience across two major railway infrastructure projects.
  • Strong Design-Build project experience.
  • PMP certification would be advantageous.
  • Excellent English, with strong documentation, communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Able to relocate and work full-time in Israel.
Location & Package
  • South Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Full-time position
  • Net monthly salary paid across 12 payslips
  • Global medical insurance, including family coverage
  • Apartment provided by the company
  • Municipality taxes and utilities covered
  • Company car provided
  • Two round trips per year
This is an opportunity to join a major HSR programme in a senior design-management capacity, working within the PMC team across a complex multidisciplinary Design-Build environment.

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.

€8,500.00 - €9,000.00
Per month
EUR8500 - EUR9000 per month + NET Salary + Expat Package
Added 22/10/2026
Reference: 326772221_1792675559

Design Manager (High-Speed Rail) - Israel

Israel Contract Rail

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