Chief Specialist / Interior Designer - Rail Design

Job Purpose\:

Lead and provide expert guidance in interior design for rail stations, ensuring all designs meet RTA'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.

Roles and Responsibilities\:

Strategy\:

• Produce review, evaluation, and recommendation on design proposals focusing on design merits, suitability
  and Dubai and RTA vision.
• Provide technical review of regulations & guidelines related to rail and mass transit systems operating on
  fixed routes within RTA'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.
• Monitor emerging trends, materials, and innovations in interior design for transit environments and
  recommend design enhancements to improve passenger experience, energy efficiency, and operational
  functionality.
• Represent the Rail Agency in technical forums, governmental committees, and professional organizations to
  promote excellence in rail interior design practices and ensure Authority standards influence inter-agency
  planning frameworks.

Operations\:

• Review and audit preliminary and final interior design submissions, including architectural, structural, and
  landscape elements, ensuring compliance with RTA 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.
• Review proposed designs for integration with developer projects and assess the impact on passenger flow
  and necessary station modifications resulting from increased ridership.
• Review and audit signage, wayfinding, and directional design submissions for rail and mass transit projects
  both inside and outside stations, approving changes and issuing implementation clearances to relevant
  parties.
• Review and validate design submissions for commercial projects associated with rail and mass transit
  systems within RTA's operational scope.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities regarding the integration of transport systems in Dubai with rail station
  lines, including review of station designs for intermodal connectivity.
• Review and audit modifications to existing rail projects related to architectural and interior design elements,
  ensuring continuity and compliance with established standards.
• Prepare improvement studies for rail and mass transit projects to address identified issues, complaints, and
  recommendations, coordinating with relevant departments and authorities for implementation.

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.
• Compile and document knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices within the section in accordance
  with RTA's established systems and procedures.
• Conduct design feasibility studies and technical evaluations to support decision-making on new or upgraded
  rail station interior environments.

Physical Working Conditions\:

• Requires frequent site visits to rail stations, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities to evaluate
  interior design implementation, material quality, and installation compliance.
• May be required to attend design review meetings, factory acceptance tests, field inspections, and technical
  audits outside normal working hours based on project timelines and milestones.