Technical Manager- Rail Systems

Location: Dubai, Dubai, ae

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

Technical Manager – Detailed Design (Systems Package)

Role Purpose

The Technical Manager will lead and coordinate the detailed design of the Systems Package for a High‑Speed Rail project. The role covers technical governance, multidisciplinary design coordination, assurance, and interface management across Trackwork, Overhead Contact System (OCS), Yellow Plant, RAMS, Cyber Security Requirements Management, and Configuration Management to ensure timely, compliant, and integrated design delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Detailed Design Coordination

• Lead and manage the detailed design process for Trackwork, OCS, Yellow Plant, and associated system elements.
• Ensure all designs meet project specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Oversee preparation of design reports, calculations, drawings, BoQs, and IFC deliverables.

2. Trackwork & OCS Engineering Oversight

• Direct the detailed engineering of ballastless/ballasted track systems, alignment, clearances, and dynamic envelope requirements.
• Manage OCS design activities including foundations, earthing/bonding, steel columns, mechanical/electrical layouts, and integration with traction power principles.
• Coordinate with civil/structural teams for design dependencies and interface constraints.

3. Yellow Plant Scope Coordination

• Oversee the specification and integration of Yellow Plant requirements into the design (maintenance vehicles, inspection units, tampers, grinders, maintenance locomotives, and associated depots/IMF needs).
• Ensure compatibility with track and OCS design, maintenance access, and safety standards.

4. RAMS Management

• Lead RAMS activities across the system package in accordance with applicable standards.
• Ensure hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation actions are incorporated into design outputs.
• Support RAM, safety, maintainability, and operational requirements throughout design stages.

5. Interface Management

• Identify and manage all interfaces with civil works, structures, depots/IMFs, rolling stock, signaling, telecoms, power supply, utility providers, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Resolve interface issues and ensure data exchanges are complete and timely.

6. Requirements Management

• Implement a structured requirements management process, ensuring system, design, and third‑party requirements are captured, allocated, and validated.
• Maintain full traceability of requirements throughout the design lifecycle.

7. Configuration Management

• Establish and maintain configuration control of all design baselines and documentation.
• Ensure proper change control processes, including tracking and approval of design revisions and deviations.

8. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Liaise with Client, Engineer, contractors, designers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Lead technical meetings, design reviews, and close-out of comments.
• Provide regular progress, technical, and risk reports.

9. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure design deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Oversee internal and external design audits and support assurance evidence compilation.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.
• 15+ years experience in railway systems design, preferably in high-speed rail.
• Strong technical background in Trackwork, OCS, or multi-system rail packages.
• Experience in Yellow Plant integration, RAMS, requirements management, and configuration control.
• Familiarity with rail standards and system engineering practices.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and managing interfaces.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and technical governance capability.
• Excellent understanding of system integration in rail projects.
• Proficiency with design management tools and requirements/configuration systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive issues to closure and maintain design schedule commitments.