Civil Engineer

About the role

About the Role

The Civil Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support, technical assurance, asset performance monitoring, and lifecycle management for civil and structural assets across the Dubai Metro network. The role supports the safety, integrity, reliability, maintainability, and long-term performance of infrastructure including station and depot structures, viaducts, bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, foundations, drainage interfaces, architectural finishes and other assigned civil assets. The Civil Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager Infrastructure and works with Maintenance, Operations, Projects and other stakeholders to investigate defects, assess asset condition, recommend sustainable engineering solutions, and implement approved asset improvement and renewal initiatives in accordance with engineering governance requirements.

Strategic

• Support development and implementation of civil asset management strategies and lifecycle plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Contribute to condition-based and risk-based inspection, maintenance, renewal and investment prioritization for civil and structural assets.
• Provide engineering inputs to civil asset standards, technical specifications and improvement initiatives consistent with applicable codes, railway requirements and asset management principles.
• Support the Engineering Manager Infrastructure with technical studies, asset risk registers and long-term infrastructure planning.

Financial

• Does not directly manage budgets but supports cost‑effective asset lifecycle decisions through engineering analysis.
• Provides engineering input to CAPEX and OPEX business cases related to Civil assets.
• Indirectly influences financial outcomes through optimization of maintenance standards, reliability improvements, and asset obsolescence strategies.

Stakeholder / Customer

• Interfaces with Maintenance teams, Operations, Planning, QHSE, Data & Digital, and PMO to ensure engineering outputs support operational needs.
• Acts as the engineering reference point for Civil‑related technical matters.
• Engages with external stakeholders including RTA, OEMs, suppliers, and engineering consultants as required.

Operational

• Leads and supports engineering investigations into CIVIL asset performance, failures, and degradation trends.
• Supports Root Cause Analysis (RCA), ETI processes, Failure Review Boards, and corrective action definition for CIVIL systems.
• Develops, maintains, and governs CIVIL engineering standards, specifications, maintenance principles, and technical documentation.
• Supports engineering change management activities including ACCAs, design modifications, and system upgrades.

Educational Qualification

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in CIVIL Engineering or Equivalent
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a system Engineer (CIVIL) A minimum of 3 years of experience of stakeholder management Demonstrated experience of maintenance development and asset plans Knowledge and application of RAMS, FRB, Change Management, Projects and assurance Experience of Complex technical problems
• Skills / Training: Ability to communicate, motivate, develop and performance manage staff. Strong analytical and numerical skills to manage and interpret data with an ability to integrate, structure, and analyse large and complex datasets and sources to translate findings into compelling insights and proposals. Ability to understand complex systems and willingness to learn new software-based applications and ways of working. Microsoft Excel, including development of formulas Able to present well to senior management on complex topics using a presentation tool Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop detailed documents and processes. Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to apply methodical and logical approach to make appropriate recommendations and/or implement appropriate solutions. Self-motivated and resilient, with an ability to efficiently manage and prioritise multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated workloads. Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction. Ability to tell impactful stories and insights using analysis and data visualization. Ability to collaboratively work with people at all levels to achieve successful outcomes. Translate complex technical concepts and analyses to non-technical audiences. Ensure adherence to policies and procedures to maintain effective internal controls.

How to apply: Apply via Keolis' official careers site (Keolis careers): click "Apply now" on the vacancy, sign in or create a candidate account and submit your CV. Apply here: https://careers.keolis.com/job/Duba%C3%AF-Civil-Engineer-114190/1451041333/