Associate Rail

Job description / Role

Job description

WSP Middle East is currently seeking an experienced associate - rail to join an incoming mega program under our Property & Buildings (P&B) business unit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and coordinating the rail aspects of a high-profile development program, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver world-class solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead rail-related design and engineering activities within a major integrated development.
• Manage coordination across disciplines including civil, structural, systems, architecture, and MEP.
• Act as a primary liaison with clients, contractors, and stakeholders for all rail-related matters.
• Oversee delivery of rail components across planning, design, and construction stages.
• Ensure integration of rail systems within a wider mixed-use urban or mega-development context.
• Support project controls including cost, schedule, and quality management.
• Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, and interface resolution.
• Provide mentoring and technical leadership to junior team members.
• Support reporting, documentation, and compliance with local regulations and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, rail engineering, transportation, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with proven exposure to large-scale rail or transit projects.
• Previous experience working on complex or mega-programs in the Middle East, preferably in KSA.
• Understanding of integration between rail systems and vertical/mixed-use infrastructure.
• Strong client management, stakeholder coordination, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of international codes and rail standards (e.g., AREMA, UIC, BS, EN).
• Chartered engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation is highly desirable.

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