Chief Specialist – Interior Designer (Rail Design)

About the role

The Chief Specialist / Interior Designer will lead interior design activities for rail stations, ensuring all solutions comply with RTA safety, sustainability, accessibility and aesthetic standards. The role shapes design standards, reviews submissions and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver passenger‑centric environments throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and recommend interior design proposals aligned with Dubai and RTA vision.
• Provide technical review of regulations, guidelines and standards for rail interior design, architecture and construction.
• Oversee planning and design standards, technical requirements and specifications for rail and mass‑transit projects.
• Monitor emerging materials and innovations, proposing enhancements for passenger experience, energy efficiency and operational functionality.
• Represent the Rail Agency in technical forums, governmental committees and professional organisations.
• Audit preliminary and final interior design submissions for compliance with RTA standards, safety codes and project requirements.
• Validate final designs, materials and manufacturer specifications before contractor engagement.
• Attend technical inspections, factory acceptance tests and site visits to verify installation quality and manufacturing compliance.

Required profile

• Minimum 108 months (9 years) of experience in interior design for rail or large‑scale transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of RTA standards, safety regulations and sustainability criteria.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with external authorities.

Required skills

• Design Standards
• Design Documentation
• Technical Review
• Architecture
• Factory Acceptance Tests
• Technical Evaluations
• Value Engineering
• Design Feasibility Studies
• Interior Design
• BIM Standards