DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects worldwide. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts and experience gained from decades of project work, we shape the future of transportation, connect continents, and promote environmental stewardship.
We are currently seeking a Railway Safety & Regulations Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as client's lead subject matter expert for railway safety certification, regulation, and compliance, aligned with international best practices and the requirements of a state-of-the-art driverless metro system
- Oversee and critically review O&M Contractors Safety Management Systems, Operating Safety Cases, and all related safety documentation, ensuring rigorous compliance with contract requirements and TGA regulations
- Manage the preparation, assessment, and submission of safety documentation, certifications, and regulatory filings on behalf of the PMS Consultant and the client
- Drive the development, drafting, and periodic review of local metro by-laws and operational regulations, including but not limited to: railway protection, trespass prevention, unsafe acts, fare evasion, vandalism, theft, and other standards typical for large, multi-operator metro systems
- Submit all draft laws and regulations for client approval; advise on implementation across con-tractors and stakeholders
- Coordinate and align all contractor safety procedures, ensuring consistent application of safety cases and regulatory requirements throughout the metro network
- Monitor and support KPI and performance regimes related to safety, security, and regulatory adherence; report independently to client's management
- Interface with O&M Contractors, the client regulatory authorities, and other consultants to re-solve safety and regulatory issues, foster best practice sharing, and manage cross-system coordination
- Stay abreast of international advancements, new standards, and regulatory trends pertinent to automated and urban rail environments, ensuring Riyadh Metro remains a global benchmark
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, safety management, railway operations, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 10 years senior technical and managerial experience within the urban or mainline railway industry, preferably including driverless/automated metro systems
- Demonstrable expertise and formal qualifications in railway safety management, safety certification, and regulatory compliance
- Proven history of reviewing, implementing, and enhancing Safety Management Systems and Operating Safety Cases as part of complex O&M contracts
- Experience in drafting and managing local transport laws, by-laws, and regulations for metro or rail networks
- Familiarity with the oversight of multi-contractor, multi-stakeholder environments and the inter-face between client, authority, and operator organizations
- Deep understanding of KPI and performance monitoring as applied to safety and regulatory compliance in large transportation systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and leadership to contractors, consultants, and public regulatory bodies
- Substantial experience in maintenance management within the railway or large transportation sector, with a proven track record in managing teams and contractors
- Strong understanding of asset management principles, including asset lifecycle planning and reliability engineering
- Demonstrated ability to perform and assess technical inspections, audits, and contractor performance evaluations
- International work experience, particularly in Middle East/GCC large-scale metro or rail projects would be a plus
- Knowledge of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 public transport goals and regional regulatory frame-works is desirable
- Excellent command of English language (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Working knowledge of Arabic language would be a plus
