Senior Construction Manager – Bridges (Railway Projects)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the delivery of railway bridges, viaducts and related structures on a major railway project. The role involves overseeing all construction activities, ensuring compliance with standards and driving the project to successful completion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction of railway bridges, viaducts, and associated structures.
• Oversee piling, foundations, piers, abutments, bearings, precast/prestressed girders, launching, deck slabs and related works.
• Plan and sequence construction activities, manage manpower, equipment, materials and productivity.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, Commercial and subcontractor teams.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, railway standards, quality and HSE requirements.
• Monitor progress, schedule, cost and quality, implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Resolve technical issues and manage interfaces with track, stations, utilities, MEP and other railway disciplines.
• Lead site construction teams and ensure timely completion of bridge works.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 18 years of experience in major bridge/viaduct and infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in railway bridge construction, including foundations, piers, precast/prestressed girders, launching and deck construction.
• Experience on large‑scale railway, high‑speed rail or metro projects is highly preferred.
• UAE/GCC experience is an advantage.
• Proven leadership, planning, coordination and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Piling
• Bridge foundations
• Bridge piers
• Abutments
• Bearings
• Precast girders
• Prestressed girders
• Bridge launching
• Deck slab construction
• Construction planning
• QA/QC
• HSE