Construction Director – High-Speed Rail (Civils & Track)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to lead construction delivery of a multi-billion-dollar civils and trackwork package on one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes – the high-speed rail link connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Acting on behalf of a leading Joint Venture partner, this role sits at the forefront of site delivery, with responsibility for coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary construction across civil works, track systems, depots and critical interfaces.

Role Overview

The Construction Director will lead the construction delivery of a major civils and trackwork package, ensuring safe, on-time, high-quality and commercially successful execution across multiple work fronts within a highly complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

You will take overall responsibility for site construction execution, coordinating construction teams, subcontractors, engineering, planning, commercial and HSE functions, while interfacing closely with the client, consortium partners, consultants and authorities to maintain control of delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery of a multi-billion-dollar civils and trackwork package across the high-speed rail corridor, managing multiple concurrent work fronts
• Provide construction leadership from mobilisation and enabling works through main works, testing, commissioning and handover
• Direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary construction scope, including:
  • Civil infrastructure (earthworks, structures, viaducts)
  • Track systems and alignment
  • Depot and interface coordination
• Drive construction programme, productivity, sequencing, logistics, resources, cost, risk and performance management
• Work closely with the commercial team to maintain robust contract and change control, including:
  • Contract administration
  • Claims and change management
  • Risk mitigation strategies
• Act as the senior construction interface with the client, JV partners, consultants, subcontractors and authorities
• Ensure effective integration across JV partners, subcontractors, engineering teams and the wider supply chain
• Build and lead a high-performing construction organisation, including Construction Managers and discipline leads, embedding strong delivery culture, productivity and accountability
• Drive construction methodology, sequencing, temporary works, site logistics and resource planning to maximise productivity and minimise interface risk
• Maintain close oversight of subcontractor performance, construction progress, quality, testing, punch-list close-out and readiness for handover
• Coordinate closely with engineering and design teams to resolve technical issues, constructability constraints and site interfaces in a timely manner
• Ensure all site works comply with local regulatory, HSE, quality and environmental requirements, driving a strong safety culture across the project