Project Manager - Civil Works

🚀 We’re Hiring a Project Manager – Civil Works! 🚀Are you a seasoned infrastructure leader ready to deliver one of the region’s landmark transport projects? We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the civil works and tunnelling on a major high-speed rail project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE 📄 Contract: [Full-time / Project-based]Your Responsibilities:Project Delivery and Leadership:Lead end-to-end delivery of high-speed rail civil works, including:Tunnels (TBM and NATM/SEM)Viaducts and bridgesEarthworks, cuttings and embankmentsStations and depotsSet up and control the project baseline (scope, schedule, budget and resources) across a multi-package, multi-billion-dollar programme.Track cost and schedule performance, and put recovery measures in place when needed.Lead and develop a large multidisciplinary team, including subconsultants.Technical Oversight and Interface Management:Oversee the review and approval of designs, method statements, temporary works and construction programmes, especially for tunnels and long-span structures.Manage interfaces between civil works and railway systems (track, power/OCS, signalling, telecoms, rolling stock) so that integration, testing and commissioning go smoothly.Drive risk management, covering geotechnical and ground risks, settlement control, and high-speed requirements such as track geometry tolerances and aerodynamic and dynamic effects.Stakeholder, Contract and Compliance Management:Act as the main interface with the project owner, government authorities, contractors, designers and third parties, and report to executives on progress, risks and performance.Lead contract administration under FIDIC or equivalent, covering variations, claims, payment certification and dispute avoidance.Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, environmental and RAMS requirements, and build a strong safety culture.What We’re Looking For:🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. A Master’s in Tunnel/Geotechnical Engineering or Project Management is a plus. 💼 At least 20 years of experience in major civil infrastructure, including at least 10 years on large railway projects. ⭐ Mandatory: A senior project management role on at least one railway project worth USD 4 billion or more. 🚄 Direct high-speed rail experience (250 km/h+) is strongly preferred. 🚇 Significant tunnelling experience with both TBM and NATM/SEM methods, plus exposure to viaducts and major structures. 🛠️ Technical skills: Strong knowledge of civil/systems interface management, rail testing and commissioning, FIDIC contracts, Primavera P6 and programme-scale cost management. 🌍 International experience is required. Middle East/GCC experience is a strong advantage. 📜 Professional registration (PE, CEng or equivalent) is required. PMP/PgMP is preferred. 🤝 Soft skills: Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and client-facing skills. Fluent English is required, and Arabic and/or French is an asset.🚀 Ready to take on the challenge?🌍 Become a Celes’Talent — ready to shape the future with us? ➡️Celestal-Life