Rail (HSR) Senior Engineering & Design Manager - KSA

Reference: 313261596_1787920152

Rail (HSR) Senior Engineering & Design Manager - Saudi Arabia

Location: KSA - PMC Office / On‑Site
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering & Design Manager to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities for a High Speed Rail project in Saudi Arabia. This key leadership role will oversee design teams, ensure excellence in technical delivery, and drive collaboration across internal and external stakeholders within a major international PMC environment.

You will play a pivotal part in defining design objectives, managing deliverables, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment with project goals in one of the region's most significant railway programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coordinate, and supervise all design activities across project disciplines.
  • Develop, manage, and track design plans, schedules, and execution strategies.
  • Identify design objectives, requirements, critical interfaces, and deliverable content.
  • Facilitate and document project meetings, communications, and design reviews.
  • Manage discipline progress reporting and presentations.
  • Conduct value engineering, review and evaluate technical proposals and variations.
  • Maintain strong collaboration with internal teams, subcontractors, JV partners, and the client.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSc Civil) - Mandatory
  • Master's degree - Preferable
  • Professional Engineering registration at SCE - Advantageous

Technical & Language Skills

  • Strong technical background in design and engineering management
  • Excellent command of English (B2-C1/C2) - Mandatory
  • Arabic (any level) - Preferable
  • Ability to manage multidisciplinary design interfaces and complex project environments

Experience Requirements

  • 10+ years in the rail industry - Mandatory
  • 5+ years in a similar senior design management position - Mandatory
  • 5+ years in international JV PMC environments - Mandatory
  • Strong background in design/engineering within large‑scale infrastructure projects

Key Competencies

  • Initiative, decision‑making, and problem‑solving
  • Systemic vision and strategic thinking
  • Integration and teamwork across diverse teams
  • Guiding and developing people
  • Entrepreneurship and flexibility
  • Goal orientation and resilience

Key Words / SEO

Rail, High Speed, HSR, Engineer Manager, Design Manager, , Contract Manager, FIDIC, Track, Civils, Station, MEP, Signalling, Power Supply, Systems, Contract Specialist, Consultancy, Contracts Manager, Design & Build, D&B, Construction, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

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 International 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.

$12,000.00 - $15,000.00
Per month
USD12000 - USD15000 per month
Added 28/08/2026
Reference: 313261596_1787920152

Rail (HSR) Senior Engineering & Design Manager - KSA

Saudi Arabia Fixed Term Contract Transportation, Rail

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