Project Manager Rail & Transit Projects

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance for dependents

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Project Leadership and Delivery Lead to manage the overall delivery of the Makkah Metro Support Consultancy Services. You will serve as the primary point of contact between client stakeholders and the consultant team.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, systems, procurement and PPP workstreams, develop and govern the project execution strategy, and ensure deliverables meet quality, budget, and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, transportation engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience in major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or metro projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consultancy teams on large-scale rail or public transport programmes.
• Proven experience leading tender support, procurement, and project delivery activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall project programme using Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• Lead governance meetings and executive reporting; monitor performance vs budget, quality and risk.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil works, rail systems, and operations; drive integration.
• Oversee procurement strategies for EPC/PPP packages and tender activity.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure regulatory compliance and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline

Master's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline

Job description

Your role

Project Leadership amp Delivery Lead and manage the overall delivery of the Makkah Metro Support Consultancy Services Serve as the primary point of contact between the Client stakeholders and the Consultant team Direct multidisciplinary teams comprising rail engineers systems specialists planners commercial experts PPP advisors environmental specialists and project controls professionals Develop and maintain the overall project execution strategy governance framework and delivery plans Ensure all project deliverables are completed within agreed quality budget and programme requirements Establish project controls reporting structures risk management processes and decision‑making frameworks Drive collaboration and integration across civil systems operations commercial and procurement workstreams Manage project resources budgets schedules and stakeholder expectations

Programme amp Project Management

Develop and manage the overall project programme using Primavera P6 and or equivalent planning tools Oversee preparation and monitoring of project schedules milestones and critical path activities Lead programme governance meetings and executive reporting Monitor project performance against programme budget quality and risk objectives Review and challenge project assumptions delivery strategies and recovery plans Ensure compliance with client requirements Saudi regulations and international best practices Lead project risk workshops and mitigation planning activities

Technical Coordination

Oversee delivery of Metro planning studies Preliminary engineering design Systems integration strategies Tender documentation Functional requirements Business cases Land acquisition assessments Governance and PPP frameworks Coordinate interfaces between civil works rail systems rolling stock operations and future expansion phases Ensure integration of BIM digital engineering sustainability RAMS safety and operational requirements Manage technical reviews and approvals with stakeholders and authorities

Procurement Commercial amp PPP Leadership

Lead development of procurement strategies for EPC F and PPP packages Oversee preparation of tender documents evaluation methodologies and contract packaging strategies Support prequalification market sounding tender clarification bidder engagement and contract award activities Manage interfaces with PPP advisors financial consultants commercial teams and legal advisors Support Value-for-Money assessments business cases risk allocation strategies and concession structures Lead commercial negotiations and tender evaluation activities

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with Royal Commission for Makkah City RCMC NCP EXPRO Government Procurement Authority Saudi Geological Survey Municipal authorities Utility providers Metro operators and transport stakeholders Facilitate executive steering committee meetings and governance forums Ensure alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities and technical requirements Present project status risks recommendations and strategic decisions to executive leadership

Governance amp Quality Management

Establish project governance frameworks and reporting structures Ensure compliance with Government Procurement Authority requirements and local content regulations Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures Maintain project documentation and approvals Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 BIM requirements and project governance standards

People Leadership

Lead and mentor multidisciplinary delivery teams Drive a culture of accountability collaboration safety and excellence Support recruitment succession planning and staff development initiatives Conduct performance reviews and resource planning

Rewards amp benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career This includes Comprehensive life insurance coverage Medical insurance for you and your dependents Annual leave balance in accordance with local labour law Flexible and hybrid work solutions Opportunity for local and global internal transfers Company gratuity scheme Discretionary bonus program Employee Wellbeing Program 24 7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience in major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or metro projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary consultancy teams on large‑scale rail or public transport programmes.
• Proven experience leading tender support, procurement, and project delivery activities.
• Strong understanding of EPC, Design & Build, PPP, and EPC+F delivery models.
• Experience managing clients, government entities, and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience in programme management, risk management, and governance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on Metro, MRT, LRT, High‑Speed Rail, or Urban Transit projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and GCC infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge of Saudi public procurement regulations and NCP requirements.
• Familiarity with BIM, ISO 19650, systems integration, and rail operations.
• Master's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineering or equivalent professional accreditation.