Senior Manager - System Safety

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in Saudi Arabia is delivering one of the largest programmes, a major mixed-use development with sports, entertainment and infrastructure. Mace is seeking a senior professional to lead functional safety assurance across the transport portfolio, working with project teams, suppliers and authorities to manage safety requirements and risk.

You will develop system safety strategies and assurance evidence, coach teams, and drive a safety-first culture while supporting ALARP and net-zero carbon

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with a focus on railway systems safety
• Recognised professional membership and Chartered Engineer status, or equivalent
• 10-15 years' experience in land transport-related design, construction or operations & maintenance
• Middle East experience advantageous
• Strong understanding of smart-city frameworks and sustainable design principles
• Proven experience developing and delivering safety assurance evidence within safety-critical transport environments
• Knowledge of safety performance measures and international benchmarks
• Visa criteria for Saudi Arabia and experience on high-valued projects for a project management consultancy

Responsibilities

• Lead safety strategies, plans and assurance across the transport portfolio with clear targets and evidence
• Oversee hazard identification, verification, validation and safety studies with ALARP
• Collaborate with leadership, teams, suppliers and authorities to secure approvals and report safety performance
• Promote safety-first culture through coaching, investigations and best-practice guidance
• Contribute to net-zero goals by identifying and managing carbon implications during delivery

Skills

Functional safety

Railway systems safety

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (railway systems safety)

Master’s degree preferred

Chartered Engineer status or international equivalent

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

To lead functional safety assurance across the portfolio, ensuring transport systems are safe, integrated and compliant throughout the project lifecycle. The role works with project teams, suppliers and authorities to manage safety requirements and risks, secure approvals, and meet recognised standards including EN50126, EN50716 and EN50129, while supporting "Safety First" culture.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead the development and delivery of system and functional safety strategies, plans and assurance processes across the transport portfolio, ensuring safety targets, risks and acceptance criteria are clearly defined, managed and evidenced throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide expert oversight of hazard identification, verification, validation and specialist safety studies, applying recognised standards and ALARP principles to support safe, compliant and operable assets.
• Work collaboratively with leadership, project teams, suppliers and regulatory authorities to monitor delivery, secure technical approvals and provide clear, timely reporting on safety plans, requirements and performance.
• Champion a safety-first culture by advising teams, supporting incident investigations and developing capability through coaching, guidance and the consistent application of industry best practice.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with a focus on railway systems safety; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Recognised professional membership and Chartered Engineer status, or an equivalent internationally recognised professional registration.
• 10-15 years' relevant experience within land transport-related design, construction and/or operations & maintenance programs.
• Middle East experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of smart-city frameworks and sustainable design principles.
• Proven experience developing and delivering safety assurance evidence within safety-critical transport environments.
• Detailed knowledge of safety performance measures and international benchmarks.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.