Rail Design Lead - Track (Permanent Way), Saudi Arabia

Reference: 318121596_1777029506

Rail Design Lead - Track (Permanent Way), Saudi Arabia

We are seeking an experienced Track Design specialist to join a major infrastructure project currently underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile and challenging within a multidisciplinary project environment.

This is a senior technical leadership role within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) environment, supporting the delivery of a nationally significant railway programme.

The Role

As Design Lead - Track, you will take full technical responsibility for the track (permanent way) design across all project phases, ensuring compliance with international standards, client requirements, and best industry practice. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, designers, contractors, and the end client to deliver a fully integrated and constructible track system solution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate track (permanent way) design activities across all project stages
  • Review and manage design deliverables including alignment, track geometry, and permanent way components
  • Ensure compliance with client specifications, EN/UIC standards, and international railway best practice
  • Manage interfaces with civil works, structures, signalling, and O&M disciplines
  • Provide technical support during procurement and construction, including design clarifications and site support
  • Drive design optimisation, risk mitigation, and value engineering initiatives
  • Support resolution of technical issues with designers, contractors, and stakeholders

Candidate Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil / Railway or similar)
  • Professional registration with a recognised engineering institution
  • 15+ years total experience, including:
  • Minimum 10 years in the rail sector
  • Minimum 5 years in a similar senior track design role
  • Strong background in track alignment, track geometry, and permanent way systems
  • In-depth knowledge of ballasted and slab track systems and lifecycle performance
  • Proven experience delivering projects to EN, UIC or equivalent international standards
  • Experience working within a PMC, Engineer, or Consultant environment
  • Prior experience on international projects; Middle East experience is a strong advantage
  • High level of proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Technical Expertise

  • Track-structure interaction (bridges, tunnels, slab track interfaces)
  • Design methodologies and modern track design software / BIM environments
  • Understanding of construction methods, maintainability, and long-term asset performance

Salary Package:

The package on offer is dependent on experience but will be Tax Free with additional allowances.

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Freight, Passenger, HSR, Metro, Civil, Design, Track, Permanent Way, P-Way, Team Leader, Structures, Bridge, Viaduct, Station, Elevated, bridge, Tunnel, Underground, Track, Station, Design Management, Consultant, Consultancy, PMC, Saudi Arabia, KSA, Middle East, GCC

Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior opportunities jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$9,000.00 - $13,000.00
Per month
USD9000 - USD13000 per month + Tax free and package

Saudi Arabia

Fixed Term Contract

Added 24/04/2026
Reference: 318121596_1777029506

Rail Design Lead - Track (Permanent Way), Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia
Fixed Term Contract

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