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** Employee ### **Job Type** Regular _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._