Rail Control Systems Leader — Strategy & Delivery

AtkinsRéalis Group

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight contribution

Housing allowance

Life insurance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Technical Head – Railway Control Systems to provide strategic and technical leadership across the Middle East rail programs. You will steer complex control, signaling and integration projects, shape system architectures, and drive innovative, high-quality consultancy with major bids.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop client relationships, and contribute to capability growth.

Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Engineering or related discipline.
15+ years in rail systems across high-speed, conventional and metro railways.
Experience with ETCS/ERTMS, CBTC, TMS, GSM-R and signaling.
Strong leadership of multidisciplinary rail projects and client management.
Chartered Engineer and professional institution membership.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership as SME to clients and internal teams.
Lead delivery of major, multidisciplinary rail projects with scope, schedule, cost and quality.
Oversee system interfaces across signaling, telecoms, and infrastructure.
Lead bids, tenders, and procurement activities with technical/commercial leadership.
Foster knowledge sharing and develop technical best practices within the discipline.