Interface Engineer - Lead

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer (Interface & Integration) to manage and oversee all interface and integration activities within our projects. The successful candidate will coordinate with multiple contractors and JV teams, review interface deliverables, and provide essential advice to clients while resolving disputes. This role is integral to ensuring smooth, effective integration across the project's lifecycle. Preferably with experience working in railway projects, or any mega projects having interfaces with multiple disciplines.

Missions/Main Duties

• Coordinate all contractor groups/JV on interface & integration deliveries
• Review contractor’s interface deliverables such as: Interface management plans, Interface Controlled Form, Interface Controlled Document (ICD), Coordination Drawings (CSD) etc
• Resolve interface disputes between contractors
• Provide technical advise and recommendations to client
• Overseeing the implementation of agreed interface resolutions
• Ensuring the overall integration the rail systems and infrastructure, combined with operations and maintenance inputs, delivers a resilient operational highspeed railway system

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in interface and integration management on railway projects / large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery
• Experienced in the design phase of the project
• Able to understand the contract document and identify gaps and areas of concern
• Understanding of on civil infrastructure & MEP requirements (knowledge on system requirements would be an advantage)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills
• Arabic speaker is a must
• Excellent command of English
• Familiarity with enterprise project management software, such as Microsoft Project
• Possess good character and ability to deliver expected results

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.