Railway Incident Investigation Expert

Overview

We are hiring a Railway Incident Investigation Expert to support a major Metro Operations and Maintenance project in Riyadh. The role focuses on leading incident investigations, ensuring compliance with rail safety and railway protection regulations, and strengthening operational safety performance.

• Lead investigations for rail incidents, accidents, and near-misses across metro operations.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare clear investigation reports in line with Saudi regulatory and international standards.
• Ensure compliance with railway protection rules, track access, and safe systems of work.
• Act as a key point of contact between client and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor closure of safety actions and support regulatory audits and inspections.
• Provide supervisory oversight on safety and operational compliance.
• Deliver safety lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Railway, Civil, Mechanical or related).
• 20+ years experience in railway/metro safety or operations.
• Proven background in incident investigation within rail/metro projects.
• Strong knowledge of railway protection regulations and safety rules.
• Excellent reporting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certified Incident/Accident Investigator (NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certification).
• Experience in Middle East or GCC rail projects.