AtkinsRéalis

Rail Infrastructure

SeniorTechnical(Engineering)Manager

AED 450–750k ~AI est. Dubai, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Technical (Engineering) Manager at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Rail projects, Technical delivery, Systems integration. Lead and oversee technical design. Oversee engineering delivery of rail projects”

Industry & Context.

Rail Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

18+ years of experience in rail/metro/transport infrastructure projects, Proven experience in leading technical delivery on large-scale rail projects, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Nice to Have

Experience in the Middle East (UAE, KSA, Qatar, etc.) preferred, Master’s degree preferred, Professional certification (e.g., Chartered Engineer, PMP) is an advantage

What You'll Do.

Lead and oversee technical design

Oversee engineering delivery of rail projects

Ensure alignment with international standards

Ensure alignment with local authority requirements

Provide expert guidance across multiple disciplines

Manage multi-disciplinary design teams

Ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs

Conduct technical reviews

Lead design assurance

Lead value engineering

Oversee interface management

Act as technical point of contact

Engage with government bodies

Engage with transport authorities

Engage with operators

Support presentations

Support technical workshops

Support bid development

Support proposal development

Contribute to risk management

Contribute to budgeting

Contribute to planning

Ensure technical scope is delivered

Lead engineering teams

Mentor technical teams

Develop engineering teams

Develop technical teams

Foster collaboration across teams

Drive a culture of safety

Drive a culture of innovation

Drive a culture of continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Regional teams; Global teams

Communication Scope

Presentations; Technical workshops

Process & Methodology

Budgeting, Planning, Risk management

Full Job Description

### **Job Description** ## Overview ## We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical (Engineering) Manager to lead the technical delivery and coordination of major metro projects across the Middle East. The role will be responsible for ensuring design excellence, technical compliance, and integration across multidisciplinary teams for complex rail infrastructure programs. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Rail Stations, & Rail systems and a strong track record delivering large-scale projects in the region. ## Your role ## **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 a

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