Head of Rail – Middle East Growth Leader

WSP Global Inc.; Dubai; Sur place; AED 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WSP Global Inc. seeks an experienced Head of Rail to lead and grow the Rail business across the Middle East, delivering regional strategy, client relationships and technical excellence.

Leading a multidisciplinary team, the role spans track, civil works, stations, systems, signalling and operations, with accountability for performance, growth and market leadership in the GCC. The successful candidate will shape WSP's regional presence, drive major rail programmes, and nurture executive-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status through a recognised professional institution.
• Typically, 20+ years of rail industry experience.
• Significant experience leading major rail and transit programmes within the Middle East and/or international markets.
• Proven track record of growing rail businesses, winning major projects and managing strategic client relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing business performance, budgets and profitability.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams in a consultancy environment.
• Deep understanding of rail standards, regulations, approvals processes and industry best practices.
• Strong network across rail authorities, government agencies, developers and transport organisations.
• Client-focused and collaborative mindset.
• Systems-thinking and problem-solving capability.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement the Middle East Rail business strategy aligned with WSP's Transport & Infrastructure growth objectives.
• Lead the growth of WSP's Rail sector across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and the wider GCC.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across public and private sector rail and transit programmes.
• Develop strategic client engagement plans and strengthen WSP's presence with rail authorities, transport agencies, developers and major programme clients.
• Represent WSP at industry events, conferences, government forums and executive stakeholder engagements.

Connaissances

Strategic Leadership

Market Growth

Executive Relationships

Leadership

Rail Systems Knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline

Master's Degree (preferred)

Chartered Engineer status

Description du poste

WSP Global Inc. seeks an experienced Head of Rail to lead and grow the Rail business across the Middle East, delivering regional strategy, client relationships and technical excellence.

Leading a multidisciplinary team, the role spans track, civil works, stations, systems, signalling and operations, with accountability for performance, growth and market leadership in the GCC. The successful candidate will shape WSP's regional presence, drive major rail programmes, and nurture executive-level