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About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a leading global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions that connect people, foster social inclusion, and facilitate access to employment, education, and leisure worldwide. For 65 years, the Group has partnered with cities and regions to develop, improve, and modernize their infrastructure and transport systems across the entire project lifecycle, operating in over 80 countries.

The Role: Resident Engineer (Civil & Tracks)

SYSTRA is seeking a seasoned Resident Engineer (Civil & Tracks) to lead onsite delivery for the Civil/Tracks package within a major rail/metro program. This full-time position, based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, operates under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) scope. The Resident Engineer will be embedded alongside the client and contractors, overseeing construction quality, safety, progress, interfaces, and compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site supervision for civil and track works, including earthworks, subgrade, structures (viaducts, bridges, tunnels where applicable), ballast/ballastless track, sleepers, rail installation, welding, grinding, fastening systems, drainage, and ancillary works.
• Enforce HSE standards and a strong safety culture; chair toolbox and coordination meetings; ensure compliance with method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Monitor construction quality against IFC drawings, specifications, ITPs, and QMS; witness inspections, approve/reject work, and close NCRs and punch lists.
• Oversee progress against approved schedules and look-aheads; validate productivity, resources, and access possessions; identify risks and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
• Manage interfaces with utilities, stations/depot, systems (signaling, OCS/3rd rail, telecoms), and T&C teams; facilitate access, logistics, and sequencing to protect the critical path.
• Review and approve contractor method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and temporary works designs in coordination with design and client engineers.
• Administer the contract at site level in line with PMC/client procedures and relevant forms (*, FIDIC); manage correspondence, engineer’s instructions, and change control inputs.
• Validate contractor progress measurement, verify quantities for interim payments, and provide substantiation for approvals.
• Support time and cost assessments, claims analysis inputs, and time-impact reviews in collaboration with planning and commercial teams.
• Ensure as-built records, redlining, and documentation are maintained; support handover readiness, commissioning interfaces, and final completion.
• Lead and mentor site inspection teams (civil, track, materials testing); drive skills transfer and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of mandatory experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with strong familiarity with regional codes, authorities, and permitting processes.
• Demonstrated PMC/client-side supervision on large, multi-package programs.
• Strong knowledge of track systems (ballasted/ballastless), track geometry and tolerances, welding (aluminothermic/flash-butt), stressing, and handback criteria, plus associated civil works.
• Experience with FIDIC-based contracts and claims/change procedures.
• Knowledge of systems integration and construction-to-commissioning interfaces.
• Familiarity with relevant standards (AREMA, EN, BS, local authority standards) and testing/acceptance criteria.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Proven track record in HSE leadership, quality assurance, interface management, and schedule-driven delivery.
• Working knowledge of planning and reporting tools (Primavera P6 look-aheads, Power BI/Excel), and common data environments (Aconex/Asite).
• Decisive site leadership with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Rigorous attention to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, risk identification, and mitigation skills under schedule pressure.
• Clear, structured reporting and documentation discipline.

Work Environment

This full-time Resident Engineer position is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. SYSTRA offers a professional and challenging environment for experienced engineers to contribute to significant public transport infrastructure projects.