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.

• 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…