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Tarik Yalcin SENOL

Tarik Yalcin SENOL

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Motivated Railway Track Design Engineer with 20 years of experience, recognised for assessing railway design and operational needs and developing solutions to improve the railway quality.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4020
4020
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Track Construction Manager

NICC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
11.2023 - 05.2025

The involved projects are as below;

  • P2216 MBZ Abu Dhabi&Dubai Passenger Links, CO_6-Stations, CO_5-Passing Loops, P2414 Liwa Junc, P2225 Sharjah Link
  • Abu Dhabi LRT Phase-1 Project: Abu Dhabi Light Rail Transit (LRT) project aims to revolutionise urban transportation within Abu Dhabi by introducing modern and efficient rail-based transit system.
  • UAE-OMAN Railway Project Package A+B+C (Hafeet Rail)
  • Jordan Railway Project

Project Manager

FCC-GULERMAK JV / EGIS/ CFR
Oradea, Romania
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Cluj Bihor Railway Project Lot-3 Poieni-Alesd

Railway Expert/Track

DAR AL RIYADH - SAUDI ARABIA RAILWAYS
Riyadh, KSA
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Preview of the railway project drawings, the management of horizontal/vertical alignments, special track work designs, and project track-related elements.Evaluation of speed-cant-lateral acceleration relation acc. to alignment design.
  • Supervision of the project implementation upon completion before starting to operation.

Track Manager

CSCEC-SK JV / JACOBS / ETIHAD RAIL
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Etihad Rail Project Stage-2 Package-A (V=200 km/h) between Ruwais Junction and Ghweifat KSA Border.

Track Manager

EIFFAGE-YAPI MERKEZI-CSE
Dakar, Senegal
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • The project entails designing and constructing 55 kilometres of high-speed electric railway line (for speeds up to 160 km/h) with two tracks at UIC standard gauge.

Railway/Track Supervisor, Deputy Manager

TCDD - TURKISH STATE RAILWAYS
Ankara, Turkey
07.2011 - 08.2017
  • High Speed Railway Projects V=250-300 km/h,
  • Responsible for preparing the bid document for tender, including all technical specifications (acc. to EN and UIC standards).
  • Following the design process, construction supervision, rehabilitation and maintenance phases according to these specifications.

Project Manager

PROTEM
Ankara, Turkey
09.2010 - 07.2011
  • İzmir Metro 2nd Phase between Ucyol-F.Altay, İzmir
  • Kayseri North Railway


Construction manager

MNG (AZIZ-MAPA CONSORTIUM) / ILF CONSULTING
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2010 - 09.2010
  • Shuaiq-Abha phase-2 water transmission system. Tunnel and pipe support works (7365m).

Railway Senior Engineer

EMRE RAY (SY ENERJİ)
Ankara, Turkey
04.2008 - 03.2010
  • Track, Electrification, S&T works of Esenkent-Sincan High Speed Railway Project V=250 km/h, İstanbul - Ankara railway line.

Senior Civil Engineer

NUROL/DAR AL HANDASAH/ELLISDON
Dubai, UAE
04.2007 - 03.2008
  • Jumeriah village triangle zone(1) Villas and town houses.

Construction / Civil Site Engineer

MAKEK & BEMA
Kütahya, Turkey
06.2005 - 03.2007
  • Designing and constructing housing units, high school, health center, mosque, library, trade center, and landscaping work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering

Akdeniz/Mediterranean University
Antalya/Turkiye
/2001 - 01.2005

International Welding Engineer -

Middle East Technical University and SLV Munich

Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Railway track design and alignment
  • Track construction and maintenance
  • Permanent Way engineering
  • Rail welding and De-stressing (FBW-Thermit welding)
  • Ballast, sleepers, and rail installation
  • Turnout and crossover installation
  • Knowledge about survey tools: Total Station, GPS, Level
  • Track geometry and levelling
  • Rail wear and defect inspection
  • Knowledge of railway standards (UIC, EN, AREMA)
  • AutoCAD, Civil 3D
  • Rail track renewal planning and execution
  • Heavy machinery coordination (eg, tamping machines, ballast regulators)
  • Safety compliance and site supervision
  • Possession of valid railway safety certifications (PTS)

SOFT SKILLS

  • Strong communication and reporting skills
  • Problem-solving on-site
  • Team leadership and coordination
  • Time management under project deadlines
  • Client and contractor liaison
  • Decision-making under pressure

Personal Information

Timeline

Track Construction Manager

NICC
11.2023 - 05.2025

Project Manager

FCC-GULERMAK JV / EGIS/ CFR
10.2022 - 10.2023

Railway Expert/Track

DAR AL RIYADH - SAUDI ARABIA RAILWAYS
08.2021 - 09.2022

Track Manager

CSCEC-SK JV / JACOBS / ETIHAD RAIL
08.2019 - 07.2021

Track Manager

EIFFAGE-YAPI MERKEZI-CSE
09.2017 - 08.2019

Railway/Track Supervisor, Deputy Manager

TCDD - TURKISH STATE RAILWAYS
07.2011 - 08.2017

Project Manager

PROTEM
09.2010 - 07.2011

Construction manager

MNG (AZIZ-MAPA CONSORTIUM) / ILF CONSULTING
03.2010 - 09.2010

Railway Senior Engineer

EMRE RAY (SY ENERJİ)
04.2008 - 03.2010

Senior Civil Engineer

NUROL/DAR AL HANDASAH/ELLISDON
04.2007 - 03.2008

Construction / Civil Site Engineer

MAKEK & BEMA
06.2005 - 03.2007

Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering

Akdeniz/Mediterranean University
/2001 - 01.2005

International Welding Engineer -

Middle East Technical University and SLV Munich
Tarik Yalcin SENOL