Technical Head - Rail Control System

## Technical Head - Rail Control System Apply locations:
SA.Riyadhtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
May 28, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
R-155692###
** Job Description**## Overview## We are seeking a Technical Head – Railway Control Systems to provide strategic and technical leadership across complex our Middle East business, with our clients and on railway programs.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality consultancy services across communications systems, control systems, signaling, systems integration, and operational control, while driving innovation, technical excellence, and business growth.

As a senior leader, you will play a key role in shaping solutions, leading major bids within our governance framework, managing client relationships, and developing high-performing engineering teams.##

Your role
** Technical & Strategic Leadership
*** Act as a trusted technical authority and SME, providing strategic guidance to clients and internal teams.
* Lead development of complex rail control system solutions, ensuring best-in-class technical delivery.
* Provide oversight of system architecture, integration strategies, and operational concepts.
* Provide valuable experience and insight into other areas such as, but not excluslusively, contracting and technical deployment strategies, constructability and testing and commissioning.
* Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges and constraints.
** Project Delivery and Operations and Asset Management
*** Lead and oversee delivery of major and multidisciplinary rail projects.
* Ensure delivery excellence across scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
* Manage critical system interfaces across signaling, telecoms, and infrastructure.
* Ensure compliance with assurance, approvals, and certification requirements.
* Lead and oversee delivery of operations and asset management assignments.
** Business Development
*** Lead bids, tenders, and procurement activities, providing both technical and commercial leadership.
* Develop feasibility studies and strategic advisory inputs to support client decision-making.
* Identify growth opportunities and strengthen AtkinsRéalis’ market position.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
** Innovation & Systems Integration
*** Drive development and optimisation of railway operational concepts and system interfaces.
* Promote adoption of digital, communication, and advanced control technologies.
* Support innovation in areas such as smart mobility, data-driven systems, and automation.
** People, Competency & Capability Development
*** Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams and technical specialists.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Support knowledge sharing and development of technical best practices.
* Contribute to strategic capability growth within the Rail Control Systems discipline.## About you
** Essential Experience & Skills
*** Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.
* Extensive experience (15+ years) in rail systems across high-speed, conventional and metro railways, including one or more of:
* ETCS / ERTMS.
* CBTC systems.
* Train Management Systems (TMS).
* GSM-R and telecommunications systems.
* Railway signaling and operational control systems.
* Strong expertise in system architecture, integration, and railway system performance.
* Demonstrated leadership of complex, multidisciplinary rail projects.
* Strong track record in senior stakeholder and client management.
* Experience across assurance, approvals, and certification processes.
* Experience in the management of equipment suppliers.
* Proven ability to lead technical bids and consultancy assignments.
* Excellent…