Director Railway Depot Rolling Stock Track and Systems DA📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Qiddiya is developing a major entertainment, sports, and culture destination near Riyadh. As this 360 km2 mega-project progresses, we are seeking a Director of Depot, Rolling Stock and Systems (DRSS) to lead critical aspects of its railway program. This full-time, client-side leadership role is based in Riyadh and requires extensive experience in the railway sector.
Role Overview
The Director of Depot, Rolling Stock and Systems is responsible for the comprehensive planning, design, procurement, delivery, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of all metro depot facilities, rolling stock, track, and associated railway systems for a significant metro program in Riyadh. This role ensures the safe, reliable, integrated, and efficient operation of the railway by managing complex interfaces between infrastructure, contractors, operators, regulators, and various stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, delivery, and governance for depot facilities, rolling stock, track, and railway systems.
- Oversee the design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of depot infrastructure.
- Manage rolling stock procurement, supplier performance, testing, acceptance, and lifecycle requirements.
- Provide leadership across all railway systems, including signalling, communications, SCADA, traction power, E&M systems, platform screen doors, AFC, cybersecurity, track, and depot systems.
- Ensure systems integration, interface management, configuration control, safety assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate interfaces with civil works, utilities, roads, developers, operators, regulators, and third-party stakeholders.
- Lead testing, commissioning, trial operations, and operational readiness activities to support successful service commencement.
- Support procurement processes, contract management, technical approvals, change control, claims review, and commercial negotiations.
- Drive risk management, quality assurance, safety culture, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Railway Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineering registration or equivalent accreditation.
- A Master's degree, Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, PMP, or similar certification is preferred.
- A minimum of 20 years of experience in railway, metro, transit, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
- Proven client-side leadership experience on large rail programs.
- A strong background in depot development, rolling stock delivery, railway systems integration, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary international teams and complex stakeholder interfaces.
- Preferred experience with driverless metro systems, greenfield metro projects, and international railway standards (EN).
Work Context
This is a full-time position located in Riyadh. The role is integral to the development of Qiddiya, a significant national transformation project focused on entertainment, sports, and culture.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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