System Assurance Manager

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a System Assurance Manager to lead System Assurance activities for a major railway project in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of railway experience and 5 years in a similar leadership role, demonstrating strong knowledge of System Assurance principles and relevant standards. This full-time position offers no remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant railway experience.
• At least 5 years as a System Assurance Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Proven experience managing system assurance for a major railway project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the System Assurance function for the entire project.
• Manage and coordinate all System Assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129 standards.

Skills

System Assurance Analysis and Modelling

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The System Assurance Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all System Assurance activities across the project lifecycle to ensure that the railway systems meet the required safety reliability availability maintainability and security (RAMS) standards. The role involves coordinating system assurance tasks in compliance with international standards and project-specific requirements to support the successful delivery of the railway project.

• Lead the System Assurance function for the entire duration and scope of the project.

• Manage and coordinate all System Assurance activities including safety reliability availability maintainability and security assessments.

• Ensure full compliance with relevant standards particularly EN 50126 EN 50128 and EN 50129.

• Develop review and maintain System Assurance Plans Procedures and Reports in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Perform system assurance analysis modelling and risk assessments for various railway systems.

• Interface and coordinate with engineering construction and operations teams to ensure system assurance requirements are fully integrated into the design and implementation.

• Lead safety and reliability reviews audits and assessments throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage the verification and validation (V&V) processes and ensure traceability of requirements.

• Collaborate with the client contractors and regulatory authorities to ensure all system assurance deliverables are approved and accepted.

• Provide technical guidance on the assurance aspects of civil systems stations footbridges and O&M interfaces within the railway scope.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for assurance progress risks and mitigation measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Masters degree preferred).

• Minimum 10 years of relevant railway experience including at least 5 years as a System Assurance Manager or in a similar leadership role.

• Proven experience managing system assurance for at least one major railway project of similar nature and scale.

• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in System Assurance Analysis and Modelling.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing system assurance activities in compliance with EN 50126 EN 50128 and EN 50129 standards.

• Sound understanding of railway systems integration and interfaces with civil structural station and operational systems.

• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Additional Information

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional certification.

• Experience in the Middle East or large-scale international rail projects.

• Familiarity with RAMS tools and methodologies.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time