Railway Protection Expert

Job Description

The Railway Protection Expert is responsible for safeguarding railway infrastructure—specifically the Riyadh Metro—by ensuring effective implementation of railway protection frameworks. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing third-party construction activities, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks that may impact railway operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective implementation of the overall railway protection framework.
• Coordinate with Operations & Maintenance Contractors (OMCs) and third-party contractors applying for No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
• Liaise with third parties to ensure submission of complete and compliant NOC documentation packages.
• Review NOCs issued by OMCs and verify the validity and appropriateness of conditions.
• Assess third-party construction proposals and identify potential risks impacting railway infrastructure.
• Provide technical recommendations and mitigation measures to ensure the safety and integrity of metro operations.
• Monitor and ensure routine patrols are conducted to detect unauthorized activities within the railway protection zone.
• Report violations and follow up on corrective actions to maintain railway protection.
• Maintain, update, and distribute engineering and as-built documentation to relevant O&M contractors.
• Undertake site visits to inspect and identify works which are conducted within the Railway Protection Zone.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • Structural Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
  • Geotechnical Engineering
• Proven experience in metro or railway operations, with a focus on safe operation.
• Demonstrated ability to review:
  • Method statements
  • Risk assessments
  • Engineering drawings and technical submissions
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Arabic language proficiency is highly advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Regulatory compliance and documentation review
• Stakeholder and interface management
• Attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Proactive monitoring and reporting
• Communication and coordination skills

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.