Technical Head - Track Systems

Role Overview

Technical Head – Track Systems at AtkinsRéalis, based in the Middle East, providing strategic and technical leadership across railway programs and consultancy services.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The organization works across various end markets with a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers committed to engineering a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

Deliver high-quality consultancy services across track systems delivery and operational asset management technical leadership while driving innovation, technical excellence, and business growth. Shape solutions, lead major bids within governance frameworks, manage client relationships, and develop high-performing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Strategic Leadership

• Act as a trusted technical authority and subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Lead development of track systems solutions ensuring best-in-class technical delivery.
• Provide oversight on all elements of track systems lifecycle within this domain.
• Provide valuable experience and insight into areas including contracting and technical deployment strategies, design, manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning, operational readiness and asset management.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges and constraints.

Project Delivery and Operations & Asset Management

• Lead and oversee track alignment assignments.
• Lead and oversee delivery of major and multidisciplinary rail projects.
• Ensure delivery excellence across scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Manage critical railway system interfaces including rail and wheel interfaces, stations and complex railway infrastructure junctions.
• Ensure compliance with assurance, approvals, and certification requirements.
• Lead and oversee delivery of operations including entry into service and operational readiness.
• Lead and oversee delivery of asset management assignments.

Business Development

• Lead bids, tenders, and procurement activities, providing both technical and commercial leadership.
• Develop feasibility studies and strategic advisory inputs to support client and supplier decision-making.
• Identify growth opportunities and strengthen AtkinsRéalis' market position.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Innovation & Systems Integration

• Drive development and optimisation of railway operational concepts and system interfaces including rolling stock and civils infrastructure.
• Promote adoption of digital and advanced control technologies.
• Support innovation in areas such as smart mobility, industrialized manufacturing, implementation and data-driven systems.

People, Competency & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams and technical specialists.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support knowledge sharing and development of technical best practices.
• Contribute to strategic capability growth within the track systems discipline.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience of 15+ years in track systems across high-speed, conventional, freight and metro railways.
• Strong expertise in track systems architecture and integration.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex, multidisciplinary rail projects.
• Strong track record in senior stakeholder and client management.
• Experience across assurance, approvals, and certification processes.
• Experience in the management of equipment suppliers.
• Experience in the design, implementation, testing and commissioning of track systems, including the operational and asset management of such systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical bids and consultancy assignments.
• Chartered Engineer.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience working across international rail projects and markets.
• Experience of client and contractor organisations.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value assignments simultaneously.

Additional Information

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of depot management and delivery, operations and maintenance requirements.
• Additional language skills.

Employment Details

• Employee, Regular position.

Rewards & Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program providing 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.