Head of Rail / Rail Lead

WSP is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Rail to lead and grow our Rail business across the Middle East. This is a senior leadership position responsible for defining and delivering the regional rail strategy, driving market growth, leading major client relationships, and providing executive oversight of rail projects and technical excellence across the region. The Head of Rail will serve as WSP's regional rail leader, overseeing a multidisciplinary team exposed to all elements of rail design and delivery—including track, civil works, stations, systems, signalling, power and operations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping WSP's position within the rapidly growing rail and transit market across the GCC, including metro, high-speed rail, conventional rail, freight, light rail and transit-oriented development programmes.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline.  Master's Degree preferred.  Chartered Engineer status through a recognised professional institution.  Typically, 20+ years of rail industry experience. Significant experience leading major rail and transit programmes within the Middle East and/or international markets.  Proven track record of growing rail businesses, winning major projects and managing strategic client relationships.  Strong commercial acumen with experience managing business performance, budgets and profitability.  Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams in a consultancy environment.  Deep understanding of rail standards, regulations, approvals processes and industry best practices.  Strong network across rail authorities, government agencies, developers and transport organisations. Client-focused and collaborative mindset.  Systems-thinking and problem-solving capability.  Clear communicator at client and senior stakeholder level. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

Lead and grow WSP's Rail business across the Middle East; define and deliver regional rail strategy; drive market growth; manage major client relationships; provide executive oversight of rail projects and technical excellence; oversee multidisciplinary rail design and delivery including track, civil works, stations, systems, signalling, power and operations; shape WSP's position in GCC rail and transit market; lead multidisciplinary teams in consultancy; ensure compliance with rail standards and regulations.