Resident Engineer (Ballasted Tracks)

We are seeking a seasoned Resident Engineer to lead onsite delivery for the Tracks package within a major rail/metro program. Operating under a PMC scope and embedded alongside the client and contractors, you will oversee construction quality, safety, progress, interfaces, and compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.The ideal candidate will come originally from a Track / Permanent Way background.Missions/Main DutiesLead supervision of permanent way works: formation, subgrade/sub-ballast, ballast/ballastless track, sleepers, rail installation, turnouts, welding, stressing, grinding, fastening, drainage, and ancillary track works; coordinate civil interfaces to meet geometry and alignment.Drive HSE leadership on rail work sitesAssure quality to IFC, standards, ITPs, and QMS; witness key tests (gauge/geometry, weld NDT, ballast gradation, stressing), approve/reject works, and close NCRs and punch lists.Control interfaces with stations/depot track slabs, structures, utilities crossings, and systems (signaling, OCS/third rail, telecoms, T&C) to ensure safe access, correct sequencing, and handback readiness.Review/approve track submittals: method statements, shop drawings, rail/weld/grinding procedures, turnout layouts, materials, and temporary works with design/client alignment.Administer site-level contract processes (e.g., FIDIC): manage correspondence, engineer’s instructions, and change control for track scope and access/design impacts.Validate progress and payments: measure track outputs (m/day, welds, turnouts, tamping cycles), verify quantities, and substantiate interim payment approvals.Support time/cost assessments and claims: provide inputs and time-impact analyses for possession changes, access conflicts, design revisions, and systems interfaces.Maintain as-built documentation: redlines, weld maps, stress/grinding logs, geometry surveys, and handback certificates; support commissioning interfaces and final completion.Lead and mentor inspection teams (track/materials): upskill in welding, stressing, gauging, geometry control, and drive continuous improvement in safety and quality.Profile/SkillsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree is an advantage.Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in construction supervision for rail/metro or major transport/linear infrastructure, with substantial trackwork exposure.Mandatory experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with strong familiarity with regional codes, authorities, and permitting processes.Demonstrated PMC/client-side supervision on large, multi-package programs.Strong knowledge of track systems (ballasted), track geometry and tolerances, welding (aluminothermic/flash-butt), stressing, and handback criteria, plus associated civil works.Proven track record in HSE leadership, quality assurance, interface management, and schedule-driven delivery.Experience with FIDIC-based contracts and claims/change procedures.Knowledge of systems integration and construction-to-commissioning interfaces.Professional registration or certifications (PE/CEng, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.Familiarity with relevant standards (AREMA, EN, BS, local authority standards) and testing/acceptance criteria.Working knowledge of planning and reporting tools (Primavera P6 look-aheads, Power BI/Excel), and common data environments (Aconex/Asite).Decisive site leadership with excellent communication and stakeholder management.Rigorous attention to safety, quality, and compliance.Strong problem-solving, risk identification, and mitigation skills under schedule pressure.Clear, structured reporting and documentation discipline.