Rail Design Lead - RAMS (KSA-Based)

Reference: 302222221_1749210479

RAMS Safety Lead - Major Rail Project (KSA-Based)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Leading European Consultancy | High-Speed Rail Infrastructure

A prestigious European consultancy is seeking an experienced RAMS Safety Lead to join their team on a major rail infrastructure project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This is a senior position ideal for professionals currently based in KSA or the GCC, with extensive expertise in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) applied to high-speed rail (HSR), mainline, conventional, or freight rail projects. (Candidates with metro or LRT experience only will not be considered.)

Role Overview:

The RAMS Safety Lead will play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies that enhance system reliability while ensuring the highest safety standards. You will conduct detailed RAMS analyses, collaborate across disciplines to embed safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform in-depth RAMS analyses for complex rail systems, focusing on safety integration.

  • Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to identify and mitigate safety risks.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs within the RAMS framework.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry best practices.

  • Lead risk assessments and develop effective mitigation and contingency plans.

  • Drive a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement across the project.

  • Deliver RAMS safety training programs to stakeholders at all levels.

  • Monitor and analyse safety performance metrics and lead incident investigations.

  • Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure holistic safety management.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced qualifications or certifications in RAMS or Safety Management preferred.

  • Minimum 15 years post-graduate experience with at least 10 years in HSR, mainline, conventional, or freight rail projects.

  • Proven expertise in RAMS principles, safety management, and regulatory compliance.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication abilities.

  • Demonstrated leadership in managing safety within large-scale infrastructure projects.

  • Ideally based in KSA or the GCC with familiarity of regional safety standards and operational environments.

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.

$10,000.00 - $12,000.00
Per month
USD10000 - USD12000 per month + tax free salary
Added 06/06/2025
Reference: 302222221_1749210479

Rail Design Lead - RAMS (KSA-Based)

Saudi Arabia Contract Rail

Other similar jobs

RAMS Lead

Added 19/08/2026

We are seeking an experienced RAMS Lead to provide professional leadership across reliability, availability, maintainability and safety activities throughout the full engineering lifecycle. The successful candidate will develop and implement RAMS strategies, plans and processes, ensuring that project and operational requirements are clearly defined, traceable and effectively managed from concept through to delivery, commissioning and in-service support. Key responsibilities will include leading RAMS assessments, hazard identification and risk analysis; maintaining hazard logs, assurance evidence and requirements traceability; and producing or reviewing safety cases, reliability predictions, FMEA/FMECA, fault-tree analyses, maintainability assessments and RAMS reports. You will work closely with engineering, design,...

Learn more

RAMS Manager - Major Rail Infrastructure Programme

Added 22/07/2026

Location: Ontario, Canada Contract Duration: Contract through to at least December 2027, with potential for extension.A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced RAMS Manager to join a high-profile rail infrastructure programme in Canada.This role offers the chance to take a lead position on a complex, large-scale transit project, working alongside a highly respected international engineering team and playing a key role in the successful delivery of one of the country's most significant rail programmes.With a secured pipeline of work through at least December 2027, this position provides both long-term stability and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on...

Learn more

Senior System RAMS Engineer

Added 08/10/2026

We are seeking a Senior System RAMS Engineer to lead reliability, availability, maintainability and safety activities across complex engineering programmes. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance throughout the system lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through design, verification, validation, commissioning and in-service support. You will work closely with systems, software, hardware, operations, maintenance and assurance teams to ensure that RAMS objectives are clearly defined, measurable and achieved. Responsibilities will include developing and maintaining RAMS strategies, plans, requirements and assurance cases; preparing and reviewing hazard logs, risk assessments, failure mode and effects analyses, fault tree analyses, reliability predictions and maintainability...

Learn more

RAMS Manager

Added 30/09/2026

We are seeking an experienced RAMS Manager to lead the development, implementation and assurance of reliability, availability, maintainability and safety activities across complex engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will ensure that RAMS requirements are clearly defined, managed and demonstrated throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, commissioning and operational handover. Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining RAMS plans, strategies, cases, analyses and supporting documentation; establishing project requirements, acceptance criteria and performance targets; and coordinating hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation activities. You will manage the production and review of safety-critical deliverables, including hazard...

Learn more

Junior RAMS/Systems Assurance Engineer

Added 03/09/2026

We are seeking a Junior RAMS/Systems Assurance Engineer to support the delivery of safe, reliable and compliant engineering systems across complex projects. Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you will contribute to the development, coordination and maintenance of reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) activities throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop practical experience in systems assurance, risk management and safety engineering within a structured and collaborative environment. Your responsibilities will include supporting the preparation and review of RAMS plans, hazard logs, risk assessments, safety cases and assurance documentation. You will...

Learn more

Railway Systems and RAMS Engineer

Added 11/08/2026

We are seeking a Railway Systems and RAMS Engineer to support the development, assurance and delivery of safe, reliable and compliant railway systems. Working across the full project lifecycle, you will contribute to the design, integration, verification and validation of complex rail infrastructure and rolling stock interfaces. You will apply RAMS principles in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and industry best practice, helping to ensure that operational, safety and performance requirements are clearly defined and achieved. Your responsibilities will include preparing and maintaining RAMS plans, safety cases, hazard logs, reliability and availability analyses, failure mode and effects analyses, fault tree...

Learn more

RAMS Specialist

Added 07/08/2026

We are seeking a RAMS Specialist to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of reliability, availability, maintainability and safety requirements across complex engineering, infrastructure or operational programmes. You will provide specialist assurance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed and controlled in accordance with applicable legislation, technical standards, contractual obligations and client requirements. Your responsibilities will include preparing, reviewing and maintaining RAMS plans, safety cases, hazard logs, risk assessments, failure mode analyses, reliability models and associated assurance documentation. You will facilitate hazard identification workshops, lead investigations into system failures and incidents, and ensure that appropriate mitigation...

Learn more

Senior RAMS & Safety Engineer

Added 05/08/2026

We are seeking a Senior RAMS & Safety Engineer to lead reliability, availability, maintainability and safety activities across complex engineering and infrastructure projects. You will provide technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring that systems are designed, delivered and operated in accordance with applicable legislation, standards, contractual requirements and client expectations. The role will involve close collaboration with engineering, project management, assurance, operations and supply chain teams. Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing RAMS and safety plans, managing hazard identification and risk assessment activities, and maintaining hazard logs, safety cases and supporting assurance documentation. You will prepare and...

Learn more

RAMS Engineer

Added 04/08/2026

We are seeking an experienced RAMS Engineer to support the delivery of safe, reliable and maintainable systems across complex engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for applying Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety principles throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, commissioning and operational support. This role will involve working closely with engineering, project management, quality, systems assurance and operations teams to ensure that RAMS requirements are clearly defined, evidenced and achieved. Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining RAMS plans, requirements, analyses, calculations and assurance cases; preparing and reviewing hazard logs, risk assessments, FMEAs,...

Learn more

Train RAMS engineer

Added 28/07/2026

We are seeking a Train RAMS Engineer to support the development, assurance and delivery of safe, reliable and maintainable rail vehicles and associated systems. You will contribute to RAMS activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through testing, acceptance and in-service support. Working with engineering, project, safety and operations teams, you will help ensure that technical solutions meet contractual, regulatory and performance requirements. Your responsibilities will include preparing and maintaining RAMS plans, analyses, calculations, predictions, safety cases and supporting documentation. You will carry out reliability, availability and maintainability assessments, including failure mode, effects and criticality analysis, fault tree...

Learn more

RAMS Statistics Analyst

Added 07/07/2026

We are seeking a RAMS Statistics Analyst to support the delivery of robust reliability, availability, maintainability and safety analysis across complex engineering and operational programmes. You will collect, validate and interpret data from a range of technical, maintenance and operational sources, helping to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. The role will involve producing clear statistical analysis and reports that support engineering decisions, assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining RAMS datasets, undertaking statistical modelling and trend analysis, and evaluating asset performance against agreed targets and requirements. You will analyse failure, repair, availability...

Learn more

RAMS & Safety Engineer

Added 15/06/2026

We are seeking a dedicated RAMS & Safety Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing robust Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) strategies for a variety of projects. Your primary duties will include conducting risk assessments, safety analyses, and reliability studies to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies, ensuring that all safety protocols are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, with a degree in...

Learn more

Civil Design Engineer: Hydrology, Road & Design

Added 07/07/2026

We are seeking a Civil Design Engineer: Hydrology, Road & Design to contribute to the planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects. This role will suit an experienced engineer with strong technical capability across hydrology, stormwater management, road geometry and civil design, who can manage tasks from early concept development through to detailed design, documentation and construction support. Your responsibilities will include preparing hydrological and hydraulic assessments, stormwater drainage strategies, flood studies and water-sensitive urban design solutions. You will develop road and site grading designs, horizontal and vertical alignments, earthworks plans, utility coordination layouts and construction documentation. The role...

Learn more

Team Lead, Track Design and Alignment

Added 14/09/2026

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead, Track Design and Alignment to provide technical leadership across the development and delivery of rail infrastructure projects. In this role, you will lead a team of track design professionals, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, and ensure that design solutions are safe, practical, compliant, and aligned with project requirements. You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and closeout. Your responsibilities will include planning and allocating team workloads, reviewing technical deliverables, establishing design standards, and supporting the development of efficient track alignments, horizontal and vertical geometry,...

Learn more

Lead Engineer - Roadway Design

Added 01/09/2026

We are seeking a Lead Engineer – Roadway Design to provide technical leadership across the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary design teams, develop practical and innovative roadway solutions, and ensure that project outcomes meet applicable standards, safety requirements, client expectations, and delivery timelines. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects ranging from local road improvements and urban corridors to major highways, interchanges, and transport infrastructure programs. Key responsibilities include managing roadway design activities from feasibility and concept development through detailed design, tender documentation, construction support, and project closeout....

Learn more
At least 8 characters, 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and 1 special character or number
Your file must be a doc, docx or pdf. No larger than 5MB.