Our client is seeking a strong Depot Expert who will oversee the full lifecycle of depot development, including design, construction, commissioning, and operation for high-speed passenger rolling stock and infrastructure maintenance vehicles.

This role is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

The role requires deep technical expertise in depot design and depot equipment, strong leadership in managing complex rail projects, and strict adherence to international safety, quality, and budget standards. Responsibilities include managing depot design reviews, interfaces across rolling stock, signaling, telecoms, catenary, track, and maintenance systems, while ensuring compliance with standards. Effective stakeholder coordination and team leadership are essential.

Experience in the GCC, particularly in the UAE, is preferred.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct and oversee tender evaluations

- Manage all phases of depot design and construction under the Design & Build (D&B) contract.

- Act as the Client's primary point of contact for PEMC on depot-related D&B activities.

- Ensure timely delivery of depot facilities in line with project milestones.

- Manage the design reviews and monitor the depot design, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.

- Ensure integration of depot systems with rolling stock, signaling, telecoms, OCS (Overhead Contact System), and track infrastructure.

- Ensure coordination across multiple contractors and interface points (e.g., civil works, MEP, systems, rolling stock).

- Oversee PEMC and contractor performance, proactively address risks related to schedule delays, cost overruns, and design discrepancies.

- Ensure all depot work complies with relevant international and local standards.

- Oversee quality assurance processes, including inspections, testing, and commissioning of the depot and associated equipment.

- Ensure depot design and construction adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.

- Participate in risk assessments, safety audits, and incident reviews.

- Engage with regulatory bodies, contractors, consultants, and internal teams as required to ensure alignment.

- Oversee project timelines, proactively identify schedule variances, and ensure corrective action and recovery strategies are effectively implemented.

- Prepare regular progress reports for senior management and stakeholders as required.