Our client is seeking a Chief Engineer, Interior Design to lead and provide expert guidance in interior design for rail stations, ensuring all designs meet the client's safety, sustainability, accessibility, and aesthetic standards. The role oversees the development of interior design standards, reviews architectural and interior design submissions, and coordinates with stakeholders to deliver passenger-centric station environments. This position drives design excellence across the full project lifecycle from concept through to construction and commissioning.

This role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and there are 2 positions, 1 for UAE Nationals and 1 for non-UAE Nationals. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Produce review, evaluation, and recommendation on design proposals focusing on design merits, suitability and Dubai and client's vision

• Provide technical review of regulations & guidelines related to rail and mass transit systems operating on fixed routes within client's scope, specifically in the domains of interior design, architecture, and construction.

• Oversee and review planning and design standards, technical requirements, and specifications for rail and mass transit projects in coordination with relevant internal departments and external authorities.

 

Operations

• Review and audit preliminary and final interior design submissions, including architectural, structural, and landscape elements, ensuring compliance with client standards, safety codes, and project requirements across all rail projects.

• Review and validate final designs, materials, and manufacturer specifications for all architectural and interior design packages prior to consultant and contractor engagement during project execution.

• Attend technical inspections, factory acceptance tests, and site visits to verify installation quality, manufacturing compliance, and factory capabilities against project requirements.

 

Product/Process Improvement

• Apply value engineering principles across all interior design packages for rail and mass transit projects to optimize cost efficiency without compromising quality or passenger experience.

• Identify opportunities for improvement in interior design processes, material selections, and specification standards to enhance performance and reduce lifecycle maintenance costs.

• Drive continuous enhancement of design documentation, BIM standards, and digital design review systems to improve accuracy, collaboration, and stakeholder alignment.