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Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.\nThe project:\nThe UAE continues to invest heavily in world-class transportation infrastructure, with rail playing a pivotal role in connecting communities, supporting economic growth and enabling sustainable mobility across the country. From major passenger rail initiatives to freight, metro and integrated transport programmes, the sector is creating exciting opportunities for professionals passionate about delivering complex infrastructure projects.\nWhether your expertise lies in project management, programme management, planning, commercial management, engineering, design management, project controls or delivery leadership, we'd be delighted to connect and discuss how your experience could align with upcoming opportunities in this growing sector.\nYou'll be responsible for:\nDelivery leadership for rail projects, packages or workstreams across design, procurement, construction, testing and handover.\nLeads the successful delivery of rail projects, packages and critical workstreams, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, efficiently and in line with strategic objectives.\nShapes and implements delivery approaches, integrating design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning activities into a coordinated programme of work.\nBuilds strong partnerships with clients, operators, consultants, contractors and supply chain partners, creating alignment and driving collective success.\nDirects project resources, specialists and delivery teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.\nProvides oversight of programme milestones, commercial performance, project controls and delivery risks, enabling proactive management and informed decision-making.\nChampions robust governance, contractual compliance and quality assurance, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of safety and operational readiness.\nDrives innovation and value creation through digital delivery, construction to production (C2P), sustainable practices and continuous improvement initiatives.\nFacilitates seamless transition from project delivery through testing, handover and operational readiness, ensuring long-term value for clients and end users.\nWorks collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.\nYou'll need to have:\nRelevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.\nDemonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.\nStrong client-facing, analytical, written communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.\nKnowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance for the role.\nProfessional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.\nUAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace demonstrable technical and delivery competence.\nOur values\nSafety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.\nClient focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.\nIntegrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.\nCreate opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.\nMace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. 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