Our client is looking to hire for various exec level rail engineering roles within the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt etc.). They are seeking applications from experienced Project Engineering Directors and Project Engineering Managers with background in managing turnkey rail projects especially with High Speed Rail experience. 

If you or someone you know meets below criteria, please submit your CV on this job post and we will have it reviewed by the client and will reach out to you if your CV is shortlisted for an initial discussion/interview. Due to the nature of projects, they cannot disclose the exact location of these roles, but the positions will be based in GCC / Middle East Region. 

Requirements:

• Turnkey project engineering management experience of more than 15 years exclusively within rail industry.
• High Speed Rail project experience from design, build, T&C all the way to DLP/Warranty period. 
• Education: Engineering Degree (Civil, Electromechanical, Electronics, Electrical etc.) Bachelors, BE, B Eng., Masters, with MBA or equivalent qualifications. 
• Experience of working in a Consultant/Engineer organisation within a JV setting or in a Consortium. 
• Experience of managing large scale project technical teams.

Company Introduction:

Our client is an emerging Railway maintenance contractor & supplier based in Saudi Arabia. Due to their recent business growth there are new vacancies available in the Sales team for a Sales Manager for track maintenance services in the region. Saudi Nationals are encouraged to apply for this role - Suitable international candidates with Arabic language skills will also be considered for this role along with non-Saudi candidates who are already based in Saudi Arabia on transferable work permit (Iqama visa). 

Job Specifications:

• Location: Dammam/Nairyah/Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
• Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Mandatory Requirements: Working experience in Rail Industry within Sales, Commercial or Rolling Stock / Locomotive Technical Maintenance role. 
• Monthly Salary: Negotiable. D.O.E + Site Benefits (Accommodation, Transport, Food)

Skills:

• Experience of working in the rail industry either in a technical or sales role
• Network effectively across the business in multiple areas of industry.
• Work with the engineering and senior team to attempt to win works across the Middle East region
• The ability to promote products and services based on quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Office
• Building business relationships with existing and potential clients
• Skills to understand and propose products or solutions by focusing on the clients’ requirements
• Initiative and personal motivation with the ability to manage own call schedules
• Develop growth strategy with the business and managing its strategic objectives including financial growth, improving customer satisfaction, and adding overall value.
• Assist with tenders, quotation requests, meeting reports, site scope reports and general business updates.
• Stakeholder engagement and strong relationship building skills.
• Identify potential new clients.
• Business development/demonstrated experience bringing in new business essential.
• Eye for detail when developing marketing campaigns or presenting to clients.
• Lead and play active role in customer engagement. Ensure Commercial function representation in all customer contract reviews
• Develop and promote positive customer engagement, internally and externally
• Prepare periodic Commercial KPIs / Project Dashboard data with insightful analysis and identify actions for continuous improvement.
• Good IT literacy – confident with Microsoft Office 365 and ability to use digital communications (email, Teams, LinkedIn, etc) in a business environment.
• Prepare cost estimates for new business opportunities by liaising with internal teams and external vendors, giving appropriate consideration to technical risks.
• Provide accurate sales information and reports (sales, trend analysis and pipeline tracking) to the Business Development Director and General Manager.

Qualifications:

• • Sales/Commercial qualifications or demonstrable Business Development/Sales experience in the Middle East railway market. 
  • Previous experience of implementing good commercial practice.
  • The ability to work on an individual basis.
  • Experience of working within a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Experience in Railway Engineering.
  • Fully able to travel and perform site work under extreme weather conditions within the region.
  • Basic English skills required, Arabic preferred.

Our client is looking to hire for various exec level roles within the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt etc.). They are seeking applications from experienced Project Directors and Project Managers with background in managing turnkey rail projects especially with High Speed Rail experience. 

If you or someone you know meets below criteria, please submit your CV on this job post and we will have it reviewed by the client and will reach out to you if your CV is shortlisted for an initial discussion/interview. Due to the nature of projects, they cannot disclose the exact location of these roles, but the positions will be based in GCC / Middle East Region. 

Requirements:

• Turnkey project management experience of more than 15 years exclusively within rail industry.
• High Speed Rail project experience from design, build, T&C all the way to DLP/Warranty period. 
• Education: Engineering Degree (Civil, Electromechanical, Electronics, Electrical etc.) Bachelors, BE, B Eng., Masters, with MBA or equivalent qualifications. 
• Experience of working in a Consultant/Engineer organisation within a JV setting or in a Consortium. 
• Experience of managing large scale project teams.