Trackwork Construction Manager; Railway​/Speed Rail​/Infrastructure

Location: UAE
Sector: Railway / High-Speed Rail / Infrastructure

We are supporting a major high-speed railway infrastructure project in the UAE and are seeking an experienced Trackwork Construction Manager to lead the delivery of track construction activities across a large-scale rail programme.

The Trackwork Construction Manager will be responsible for the overall management, coordination and execution of track construction activities across approximately 150 km of high-speed railway alignment
, covering both ballasted track and slab track systems
.

This is a senior construction leadership role requiring extensive railway trackwork experience, strong production and work-front management capabilities, and proven experience managing large multidisciplinary construction teams.

The successful candidate will directly manage and coordinate approximately 20 site supervisors, section managers, trackwork engineers and technical personnel
, ensuring that construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, approved methodologies and the overall project schedule.

• Manage and coordinate all trackwork construction activities across the high-speed railway alignment.

• Lead the construction of both ballasted track and slab track systems.

• Manage track installation, alignment, levelling, tamping, welding and associated trackwork activities.

• Plan and coordinate construction works in line with project milestones, interfaces and critical-path activities.

• Directly manage approximately 20 construction supervisors, section managers and trackwork engineers.

• Allocate manpower, resources, plant and equipment according to construction priorities and production requirements.

• Establish and monitor daily, weekly and monthly production targets.

• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), drawings and technical specifications.

• Monitor productivity, progress and quality of track construction activities and implement corrective actions where required.

• Ensure proper sequencing and handover of work fronts to maintain continuous construction progress.

• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, including safe working practices, risk assessments, permits and site procedures.

• Work closely with the Quality team to ensure all trackwork complies with project standards and high-speed railway requirements.

• Participate in construction planning meetings, progress reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.

• Review and contribute to construction methodologies, temporary works, logistics and work-front strategies.

• Identify construction risks, constraints and potential delays and develop mitigation and recovery plans.

• Monitor and control the use of trackwork materials, plant and equipment.

• Ensure accurate reporting of progress, productivity, resources and construction issues.

• Support testing, inspection, commissioning and final handover of completed track sections.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement.

The position requires strong leadership and coordination capabilities, with responsibility for structuring and managing a substantial field-based construction team.

The Trackwork Construction Manager will:

• Set clear objectives and production targets for trackwork teams.

• Coordinate activities between different construction sections and work fronts.

• Develop and mentor site management and supervisory personnel.

• Monitor individual and team performance.

• Ensure effective communication between field teams, engineering, planning, quality and project management.

• Drive a collaborative and results-oriented construction culture.

The successful candidate should have extensive experience in railway track construction, preferably on major high-speed railway projects, including:

• Ballasted track construction.

• Slab track construction.

• High-speed railway track systems.

• Track geometry, alignment and levelling.

• Rail welding and rail stressing.

• Track installation and adjustment.

• Tamping and stabilisation operations.

• Track construction logistics and work-front management.

• Construction planning and production control.

• Interface management with civil engineering and railway systems.