Rolling Stock Manager - Abu Dhabi

Apply now

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Entry date: immediately
Still accepting applications
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Civil engineering and architecture
Full Time (Permanent)
Job-Ref.: 551414
Academic Professionals

Visit this job advert online via the QR code and apply!

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB group, a world leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environ-ment, and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience, and our infrastructure projects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobili-ty.

We are seeking a Rolling Stock Manager as a part of our DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH Abu Dhabi. The job opening is in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.

Responsibilities:

Supervision and complete oversight of the manufacturing and assembly of high-speed trains at the contractor, ensuring compliance with contract requirements
Conducting inspections, tests, monitoring, and audits at manufacturing sites in accordance with the quality plans and inspection plans
Inspection of welding and manufacturing work on key structural components of rolling stock (e.g., chassis, floor, car body)
Inspection of installation of systems and subsystems of rolling stock (e.g., traction motors, air conditioning units, pantographs, electrical equipment)
Participation in and supervision of hold-point inspections, First Article Inspections (FAI), and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for rolling stock, depot equipment, and simulators
Inspection of rolling stock key structural components welding & fabrication such as but not limited to underframe, floor, car body, etc.
Inspection of rolling stock system and sub-systems installations such as but not limited to trac-tion motors, HVAC, pantograph, electrical equipment, etc.,
Witnessing hold point inspections for high-speed rolling stock and depot equipment – mini-mum of 50% of all hold points as per the ITP.
Witnessing of First Article Inspections and Factory Acceptance Testing of rolling stock-key/major sub-system, rolling stock, depot equipment and simulator.
The Consultant shall supervise, full time, at the Client Contractor’s off-site high speed rolling stock manufacturing /assembly activities in accordance with the QAMP to ensure that the high speed rolling stock are compliant with the Client Contracts requirements.
Witnessing/monitoring of all on-site testing activities for rolling stock, depot equipment and simulator.
Supervision and management of test and commissioning activities, including review and ap-proval of test and commissioning plans, strategies, and procedures
Review and approval of test and commissioning reports, ensuring adherence to approved test plans and contract requirements
Supervision and management of integration tests between rolling stock and other systems
Review, approval, and management of implementation of the safety verification plan, and en-suring project documentation in accordance with EN50126 V-Cycle
Rolling Stock Traction and Braking performance Requirements, Evaluation and Certification
Procedures, Report formats and Templates including ETCS related braking curve test
requirements.
Management of Failure Reporting and Corrective Action Systems (FRACAS/DRACAS) during test and commissioning phases
Establishment and leadership of the Failure Review Board (FRB) for fault analysis and resolu-tion during test and commissioning phases

Qualifications:

University degree (preferably Master’s and/or Chartered Engineer status)
Minimum 15 years of experience in management of design and/or construction of rail projects, specifically in rolling stock
Experience in delivering High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects is mandatory
Candidate must have held this position at least once before on a project of similar size
Local Experience in Middle East and/or UAE project experience is advantageous
Fluent in spoken and written English ins mandatory; Arabic language skills would be an ad-vantage
Skills in supervision, inspection, testing, commissioning, and quality assurance for rolling stock manufacturing, assembly, and installation
Ability to manage and witness inspections, Factory Acceptance Testing, and pre-delivery in-spections for rolling stock and related equipment
Strong project management, integration, and coordination abilities throughout the full project lifecycle (design, procurement, manufacturing, construction, testing, commissioning, integra-tion, trial operations, certification, handover, close-out)
Knowledge of regional industry standards and international best practices for rolling stock pro-jects
Ability to oversee site logistics, off-site manufacturing, and assembly supervision

Start date: Q2 2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract Duration: 48-60 Months

Our offer

Professional onboarding and development

We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.

Attractive employment conditions

We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.

Work safety

Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.

International career opportunities

We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.

Intercultural teams

With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.