Senior Requirements & Standards Manager - Railway Projects

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contract Type: Full-time, site-based
Language: Fluent English (written and spoken)

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead requirements management and standards compliance for a major railway infrastructure programme. The role involves defining, documenting, and maintaining project requirements and ensuring adherence to international standards and best practices throughout the lifecycle of complex rail projects.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive requirements documentation and traceability matrices.
• Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure requirements are clearly defined, testable, and compliant.
• Establish and enforce standardised processes aligned with industry regulations and quality standards.
• Implement quality control measures and conduct compliance reviews.
• Manage changes to requirements and standards, including impact assessment and stakeholder communication.
• Provide training and guidance on requirements management and standards compliance.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams, external consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Rail, or related discipline). Master's degree is an advantage.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 15 years overall professional experience.
  • At least 10 years in railway projects (passenger, mainline, freight, or high-speed rail).
  • Metro and LRT experience will not be considered.
  • Minimum 5 years in a similar role focused on requirements and standards management.
• Strong knowledge of railway systems, industry regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment with international partners.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Willingness to be based on-site in Riyadh.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.