Our client is the major independent government roads & transportation authority in Dubai and has asked us to find an experienced Planner to manage the planning of the design and construction of all works for the Blue Line for the Dubai Metro network.

The project is expected to cost several billion dollars to develop and is one of Dubai\'s largest upcoming infrastructure schemes, requiring international contractors to work in a joint venture with local partners.
The design and build contractor will be responsible for all civil works, electromechanical works, rolling stock, and rail systems. The contractor will assist in maintenance and operations for an initial three-year period after the project is completed.

The Blue line will connect the existing Red and Green lines. It will have a total length of 30 kilometers (km), 15.5km of which will be underground and 14.5km above the ground. The line will have 14 stations, seven of which will be elevated. There will be five underground stations, including one interchange station, and two elevated transfer stations connected to the existing Centrepoint and Creek stations. The scope of the contract also includes the supply of 28 driverless trains, the construction of a depot to accommodate up to 60 trains, and the construction of all associated roads, facilities, and utility diversion works.

The detailed scope of work for the project includes:

• Civil works, including detailed design and construction of architectural and structural components (viaducts, tunnels, stations, etc)
• Design and execution of electromechanical works
• Design, procurement, and delivery of operation and control systems for rail, stations, and facilities
• Design, manufacturing, and supply of rolling stock

Looking at a 2-year contract.

Job Purpose:

• Oversights and provides guidance to schedulers assigned to Rail Projects.
• Supports Develop Design, Construction and Operator schedules through PMO Reviews.
• Estimate time element of change of orders made by Rail Projects.
• Support claims evaluations and make recommendations.
• Ability to comment on critical milestones for the construction stage for inclusion in tender documents through detailed discussions with the Rail Project Team, evaluation of interfaces between buildings/infrastructure.
• Actively seek out fast-track design and construct opportunities together with the Program Management Teams.
• Review/approve consultants and contractor"s schedules in support of Rail Projects.
• Advise Rail Project Team consultants and contractors in the development of their schedules.
• Monitor and oversight the actual progress of the work versus the planned work. Monitor contractual production rates and compare with Rail Project Plans.
• Review milestones for inclusion in Request for Proposals and tender documents through detailed discussions with the Program Management Teams, define interfaces between buildings/Infrastructure and Construction/Operations.
• Support preparation of technical Proposal and Tender evaluations by Project and Contracts Team.

Job Requirements

• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• An experienced civil engineer with over 15 years of solid global rail experience with multinational and multicultural construction organizations across a wide range of major rail projects. Specialist in fields of rail construction, planning (P6), interface and project controls management, claims control, from commencementthrough to handover and operations.
• Expertise:

o Rail Planning and Programming
o Multi-party Coordination
o Project Management
o Civil Engineering, Building and MEP
o Project Co-ordination & Environmental Management
o Presentations and business development

• Excellent knowledge on different aspects of railway engineering that interface with operations control. This includes power distribution system, environmental system, signalling, telecommunications, rolling stock, permanent ways, civil, structure and building services. Working knowledge of effective and efficient fault recovery and facilities management strategy.
• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
• Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications including P6, Microsoft Project and other Project Management Tools.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.

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