Associate Technical Director

Your role

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Design Management
• Develop and maintain the Engineering & Design Management Plan aligned with project and client requirements.
• Contribute to and support the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and overall engineering delivery strategy.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality engineering outputs, including Basis of Design, design reports, and specifications.
• Establish and enforce technical governance, QA/QC systems, and configuration control across all design disciplines.
• Ensure all design outputs comply with international rail standards (EN, IEC, BS, AREMA as applicable) and project-specific requirements.
• Rail Systems Integration & Interface Management
• Lead multidisciplinary integration across civil, track, stations, depots, and rail systems (signaling, telecom, traction power, rolling stock etc.).
• Manage interface coordination and document the same between disciplines and stakeholders.
• Apply systems engineering principles to ensure a fully integrated, operable, and maintainable railway system.
• Oversee system assurance, RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) processes and design validation.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover strategies for integrated rail systems.
• BIM, Digital Engineering & Collaboration
• Ensure effective implementation of the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and digital delivery standards.
• Provide a collaborative platform for multidisciplinary teams using industry tools (e.g., Common Data Environment).
• Drive digital engineering and data-driven decision-making across project lifecycle
• Stakeholder & Client Management
• Act as a key interface with clients, transport authorities, and stakeholders (e.g., RTA, Etihad Rail, Ashghal, municipalities).
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and stakeholder workshops to align project outcomes.
• Ensure client requirements, operational needs, and constructability considerations are fully embedded in design.
• Manage communication related to scope changes, technical issues, and design decisions.
• Programme, Commercial & Risk Management
• Support the Project Manager in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Monitor engineering deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Identify and manage technical and commercial risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with FIDIC-based contract frameworks and change control processes.
• Support revenue growth by identifying new opportunities, variations, and additional scope.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and motivate multidisciplinary engineering teams across geographies.
• Coordinate with discipline leads to ensure adequate resources and capability for project delivery.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, safety-by-design, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance input, competency development, and technical capability building within the team.
• Safety, Compliance & Sustainability
• Ensure safe-by-design principles are embedded across all stages of the design.
• Coordinate with Independent Safety Assessors (ISA) and regulatory bodies for approvals and certifications.
• Ensure compliance with railway safety, system assurance, and regulatory frameworks applicable to the region.
• Integrate sustainable design practices, Net Zero goals, and environmentally responsible solutions.
• Business Development & Growth
• Support preparation of pre-qualification submissions, technical proposals, and tenders for rail projects.
• Contribute to the growth of the rail engineering portfolio and work pipeline across the globe, particularly the Middle East.
• Actively identify new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships.