Rail System Delivery Manager

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

The Rail Systems Delivery Manager Lead the site delivery of rail systems construction, installation, testing and commissioning works across multiple locations. Ensure the works are completed safely, to the agreed schedule and required quality standards, while managing the systems contractor and coordinating with civil works teams and other project stakeholders.

Missions/Main Duties

• Manage the rail systems contractor’s site activities for equipment installation, testing and commissioning across all project locations.
• Monitor progress against the agreed programme and take timely action to address delays, risks and interface issues.
• Ensure completed works meet contract requirements, approved quality standards and project specifications.
• Issue instructions to the contractor in accordance with the contract and the project management team’s authority and responsibilities.
• Coordinate site activities and interfaces with civil works contractors and relevant project teams.
• Oversee the integration and delivery of rail systems, including track, overhead line, signalling, trainsets, stations, operational control facilities, maintenance depots and associated systems.
• Review the contractor’s plans, progress information and site deliverables; identify concerns and escalate matters requiring management attention.
• Promote effective coordination between installation, testing and commissioning activities to support timely completion and system readiness.
• Maintain clear records of instructions, progress, quality matters, risks and outstanding actions

Profile/Skills

• University degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline. A Master’s degree is preferable and/or Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the relevant field of expertise.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the management of design and/or construction of a railway project.
• Experience in the implementation of Rail projects is highly preferable.
• Must have held the same position for at least one complex rail project
• Middle East experience is highly advantageous, and UAE experience is preferable.

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

Workplace Type

On-site