WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a skilled Design Manager – Trackwork to join our engineering team and contribute to high-impact projects in railway infrastructure projects.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges, collaborates across disciplines, and is passionate about delivering engineering excellence with purpose.

This is more than a role it is a chance to help shape the way our teams operate, support real-time problem-solving, and contribute to international projects with purpose.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead and manage the Trackwork design discipline across complex railway infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the design and development of:
  • Horizontal and vertical track alignments
  • Ballasted and slab track systems
  • Turnouts and crossovers
  • Depot and yard track layouts
  • Special trackwork and interface systems
• Provide expert technical guidance and resolve complex engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

Design Delivery & Quality:

• Ensure all designs comply with client requirements, project specifications, and international railway standards.
• Review engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and design deliverables to ensure technical excellence and consistency.
• Support the development and implementation of design methodologies, standards, and quality assurance procedures.

Multidisciplinary Coordination:

• Collaborate closely with Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Signaling, OCS, Power, Telecommunications, Systems, and BIM teams.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews, constructability studies, and value engineering sessions.
• Review contractor submissions, RFIs, design changes, and technical proposals.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and develop Trackwork engineers and designers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage design resources, workload planning, and project delivery schedules.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree and Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, or equivalent certification are advantageous.

Experience:

• 15+ years of railway experience with a strong focus on Trackwork design.
• Proven leadership in Trackwork design delivery for major railway infrastructure projects.
• Experience across Concept, Preliminary, Detailed, and IFC design stages.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of track alignment, track geometry, ballasted and slab track systems, turnouts, crossovers, depot layouts, and special trackwork.
• Familiarity with international railway standards such as UIC, EN, and AREMA.
• Proficiency in Open Rail Designer, MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or similar railway design software.

Leadership & Communication:

• Excellent English communication skills.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred:

• Experience on large-scale railway projects with international consultancies.
• Knowledge of GCC railway standards and authority requirements.
• Experience with BIM-enabled delivery and UIC-compliant designs.