Regional Rail Director

Hatch; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating sustainable infrastructure solutions. As a Regional Rail Director, you will lead a talented team in delivering impactful rail projects across the Middle East. This role offers the opportunity to engage with passionate professionals while managing significant technical programs and fostering client relationships. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of rail infrastructure in the region. If you are ready to make a difference and lead transformative projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Long-term career development

Engaging innovative projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years in rail infrastructure with extensive project management experience.
• Proven ability to secure projects over $5m annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs with multidisciplinary rail professionals focusing on Middle East projects.
• Manage major technical programs, controlling scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Rail Infrastructure Management

Project Management

Client Interaction

Technical Writing

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Professional Engineering License

Job description

Requisition ID: 94645

Job Category: Infrastructure

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. Our solutions are safe, innovative, and sustainable, reflecting our global perspective and local actions.

Our infrastructure expertise includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. If you want to be part of creating and constructing our cities, then our infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch is seeking a Regional Rail Director for our Middle East operations based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will lead programs and pursuits with a team of multidisciplinary rail professionals focusing on Middle East projects. This entrepreneurial position allows you to leverage Hatch and our global team of over 1,000 rail experts and 9,000 staff for your success.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the rail industry, leading projects over $50 million in capital value, and securing similar projects in the Gulf States and wider Middle East. Strong interpersonal skills and client interaction are crucial, as well as being a trusted advisor and partner to clients and contractors.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify pursuits, develop win strategies, build teams, and secure work
• Contribute to the Global Rail Leadership team to grow the practice
• Manage major technical programs, controlling scope, schedule, and budget
• Organize, manage, and motivate staff to meet program goals
• Manage owner and stakeholder interests
• Present ideas and concepts to owners, contractors, and others
• Build internal and external partnerships to achieve project goals
• Review work and provide constructive feedback
• Promote Hatch through industry interactions and develop new opportunities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred
• Professional Engineering License and PMP preferred
• 15+ years in rail infrastructure, vehicles, signaling, or systems integration, with 5+ years in the Middle East
• Proven ability to secure projects over $5m annually as proposal leader
• 8+ years on projects over $50m in capital value, managing multidisciplinary systems
• Experience in specification, engineering procedures, standards, financial management, and estimating
• Knowledge of railway operations, safety, RAMS, and related standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing
• Experience in training, mentoring, and client education

Why Join Us:

• Work with passionate people making a difference
• Engage in exciting, innovative projects
• Top employer

What We Offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Long-term career development
• Global thinking, local work

We encourage applications even if you do not meet every requirement. Hatch values diversity and inclusion, fostering an innovative workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants regardless of age, race, gender, or other protected statuses. Please inform us of any accommodation needs, and we will do our best to support you.