Resident Engineer - Tracks

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are seeking a seasoned Resident Engineer to lead onsite delivery for the Tracks package within a major rail/metro program. Operating under a PMC scope and embedded alongside the client and contractors, you will oversee construction quality, safety, progress, interfaces, and compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.

Missions/Main Duties

• 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 critical path.
• Review and approve contractor method statements, shop drawings, materials 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 (e.g., 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.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in construction supervision for rail/metro or major transport/linear infrastructure, with substantial trackwork exposure.
• 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.
• Proven track record in HSE leadership, quality assurance, interface management, and schedule-driven delivery.
• Experience with FIDIC-based contracts and claims/change procedures.
• Knowledge of systems integration and construction-to-commissioning interfaces.
• Professional registration or certifications (PE/CEng, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant standards (AREMA, EN, BS, local authority standards) and testing/acceptance criteria.
• 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.
• Rigorous attention to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, risk identification, and mitigation skills under schedule pressure.
• Clear, structured reporting and documentation discipline.

 

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

On-site