Catenaries Power Supply Adviser

Job description / Role

A qualified and highly experienced electrical engineer with strong project management and inter-personal skills, the Catenaries Power Supply Adviser will play an active permanent role in the SRO’s client oversight team.

The successful candidate will oversee those who must ensure that the electrification catenaries sub-system for the Haramain High-speed Railway will be: delivered to programme, fit for purpose, meet requirements, and provide passengers including pilgrims with a safe, reliable, comfortable and enjoyable journey.

The role is based in Jeddah in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), but some travel will be required within KSA and overseas to scrutinize those engaged in the design, manufacture and installation at multiple locations

Core Responsibilities:

Oversee the activities of others progressing the design, manufacture, testing and commissioning of the catenary system and work closely with specialists from Dar Al Handasah – Getinsa to ensure that the programme, quality, safety and performance requirements are all met.

As a member of the SRO’s team responsible for the Phase 2- Railway Systems contract the selected person will also need to deputize for the SRO PM on relevant issues as approved.

Requirements

Essential background and experience
A qualified electrical engineer with than ten years experience in railway catenary systems including the design, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of high-speed railway train electrification catenary systems to international and project standards.

The ability to critique and challenge objectively with confidence and guide staff from the Engineer, lead contractor, and the key component manufacturers and suppliers will be an important attribute in making the role successful.

Desirable Skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of the structure and approach international JV’s in more than one country.
• Experience in the various contract types, preferably including FIDIC Red Book.

Qualifications Required
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related discipline

Personal Qualities
• A confident self-starter who can encourage and challenge other to get the best
• A desire to take ownership and accept a high level of responsibility
• Determination and desire to deliver results in challenging circumstances
• A team player willing to either lead a team or contribute to its success
• A desire and ability to coach, guide and mentor young Saudi engineers and project staff

Excellent Tax Free Package

About the Company

Engage was formed in 2007 in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.

We provide precision staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to the best candidates and the best vacancies.