SNC Lavalin are looking for Railway Systems Manager for Riyadh Metro Project, KSA.
SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.
As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.
We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.
Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be able to oversee all Railway Systems Maintenance (Signaling, ATC, Telecommunications and SCADA) activities and verify that it is being carried out safely and to the passengers and the Employer’s satisfaction;
- Responsible for measuring O&M Contractors performance, must be capable of evaluating and adjusting performance where and when required;
- Overseeing the O&M Contractor’s mobilization and including sub-contractors (e.g. Transit Systems Suppliers);
- Reviewing the O&M Contractor’s submissions; asset and maintenance plans, procedures, instructions;
- Overseeing the coordination of the O&M Contractors with the DB Contractors;
- Responsible for monitoring, auditing and reporting of the KPI regime;
- Must be able to advise on the asset management strategy.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 10 years’ technical and management experience
- Good English verbal and written skills;
- Experience of working within large, fast moving organisations;
- Good problem-solving skills;
- Good written & communication skills, with the ability to write accurate and clear reports;
- Project Management experience;
- Experience of supervising subordinate professionals, performing activities such as training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining;
- Holds a relevant Bachelors degree.
Knowledge & Experience:
- Good understanding of Railway Systems ‘best practices’;
- Experience in managing large rail projects with multiple stakeholders.
Skills & Aptitude:
- Ability to work within a team or on own initiative;
- A skilled influencer with exceptional communication skills;
- Experienced project manager who leads with humility and integrity;
- Strong ability to lead change with an organization;
- A strategic thinker capable of making decisions under pressure;
Rewards & Benefits
We offer an excellent package which includes:
- A competitive salary
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Paid annual leave
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
