Jefe/a Base Mantenimiento Ferroviario (Arabia Saudí)

Empresa Confidencial; Medina; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSR project exposure

International work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Empresa Confidencial is seeking a Track Maintenance Depot Manager to lead maintenance for a major railway project in Saudi Arabia, with relocation required. The role requires a civil engineering background and considerable railway experience.

You will develop and monitor maintenance plans, supervise teams, and manage records using Maximo/CMMS, ensuring compliance with ADIF standards and safety practices. A strong leader with English B2+ is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with relevant railway experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• English level B2 or higher; willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia; valid Category B driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance plans monthly and weekly in line with maintenance plans.
• Monitor track condition and coordinate maintenance teams for incidents.
• Update maintenance database daily and plan scheduled and corrective tasks.
• Issue instructions for work orders and review reports.
• Supervise track and infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Maintain maintenance records using project software.
• Prepare technical maintenance reports including plan compliance and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

English B2

Willingness to relocate

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Industrial Engineering degree

Civil Works Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

IBM Maximo

CMMS

Job description

We are a well-established Spanish construction company with both national and international presence, providing value, expertise, and a strong track record across the infrastructure sector.

We are currently looking for a Track Maintenance Depot Manager with a university degree, preferably in Civil Engineering (MSc or equivalent), Civil Works Engineering or a related discipline, with proven experience in railway track construction and/or maintenance projects and full availability to relocate to Saudi Arabia.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop the annual, monthly and weekly operational maintenance plans in accordance with the Maintenance Plans.
• Continuously monitor the condition and performance of the track and railway infrastructure, ensuring maintenance teams are available to respond to operational incidents.
• Review and update the maintenance management database daily, tracking completed and pending activities and planning both scheduled and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Issue instructions for the preparation of maintenance work orders and review completed reports.
• Supervise railway track and infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Maintain and manage maintenance records using the project's maintenance management software.
• Prepare technical reports related to maintenance plan compliance, work progress and incident investigations.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Works Engineering or an equivalent qualification with relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Solid knowledge of ADIF railway track and infrastructure technical standards.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in railway construction and/or maintenance contracts, preferably on High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and maintenance management software such as IBM Maximo, CMMS or similar.
• Willingness to relocate and reside in Saudi Arabia.
• Occupational Health & Safety training.
• English level B2 or higher (spoken and written).
• Valid driving licence (Category B).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of the world's most important High-Speed Rail projects.
• Dynamic and growing international work environment.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous training.