High Speed Rail ISA Project Manager - Middle East
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- United Arab Emirates
- Contract
- Full-time
- Lead and manage ISA activities across all project phases for a high speed rail system.
- Provide expert guidance on safety assurance strategy, assessment methodologies, and compliance with CENELEC standards.
- Oversee safety audits, assessments, hazard analyses, and review of safety cases.
- Coordinate with system integrators, signalling suppliers, rolling stock teams, and civil works stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary interface between the ISA team and the end client, ensuring transparent communication and timely delivery.
- Ensure safety milestones, approvals, and certifications are met according to project timelines.
- Produce high quality safety documentation and assessment reports suitable for regulatory submission.
- Relevant bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (Electrical, Systems, Rail, Safety, or similar).
- 20+ years of professional experience in the rail industry, with extensive exposure to major international rail programmes.
- Minimum 5 years of ISA experience specifically on High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects-preferably with Tier 1 client or certification bodies.
- Deep understanding and hands on application of CENELEC EN 50126, 50128, 50129 standards.
- Demonstrable experience delivering large, complex rail safety assurance programmes.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Prior experience in the Middle East is advantageous but not essential.