Senior Project Manager - Rail

About the role

Mace is looking for a Senior Project Manager for rail projects in Dubai. The role covers delivery leadership across design, procurement, construction, testing and handover, leading rail projects, packages and critical workstreams safely, efficiently and in line with strategic objectives. The company states it is open to discussing part-time, flexible and hybrid working options.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and implement delivery approaches, integrating design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning into a coordinated programme of work.
• Build partnerships with clients, operators, consultants, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Direct project resources, specialists and delivery teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee programme milestones, commercial performance, project controls and delivery risks.
• Champion governance, contractual compliance and quality assurance.
• Drive innovation through digital delivery, construction to production (C2P), sustainable practices and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate the transition from delivery through testing and handover to operational readiness.
• Contribute to the net zero carbon transition by identifying and managing carbon emissions and reductions during delivery.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance.
• Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace technical and delivery competence.

Required skills

• Strong client-facing, analytical and written communication skills.
• Multidisciplinary coordination skills.