Senior Engineering Manager (Back Office) (f/m/d)

Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical office, consolidating district-level plans, ITPs, and method statements; ensure alignment with SAR standards and the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Own the integrated inspection and maintenance program (daily/periodic/emergency), ensuring TEF forms, codification, and full documentation quality.
• Govern Maximo (SAR system) data quality and monitor KPI performance, including lifecycle tracking of corrective, urgent, and preventive work orders.
• Approve method statements for track, turnout, level-crossing, sand-control, and structure-related works, verifying tool and equipment calibration.
• Chair weekly HSE, quality, and progress coordination meetings with District Managers and central engineering stakeholders.
• Manage competency requirements under SAR’s Competency Management System, ensuring training, licensing, and re-assessment of all staff.
• Coordinate use and interpretation of mechanised inspection systems (TGIV, UT, GPR, ASIV) and ensure findings are integrated into maintenance planning.
• Enforce contractual compliance, including equipment age rules (≤15 years), approvals, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and other maintenance disciplines

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (preferably civil or railway) with senior leadership experience in large-scale railway infrastructure inspection and maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead multi-district organizations and central technical teams in a standards-driven environment.
• Deep knowledge of SAR standards, TEF forms, inspection tolerances, and reporting procedures.
• Strong proficiency with Maximo system or similar EAM systems for planning, tracking, and KPI management.
• Technical understanding of mechanised inspection tools (TGIV, UT, GPR, ASIV) and ability to convert results into actionable plans.
• Demonstrated competence in managing regulatory and contractual compliance, including documentation and audits.
• Experience in quality management, ITP development, calibration control, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong HSE leadership, ideally with familiarity with NEBOSH/OSHA-style systems.
• Certification at Saudi Council of Engineers of advantage