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title: Rolling Stock Lead
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date_published: 2026-09-19
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# Rolling Stock 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

SYSTRAis looking for an experienced **Lead Rolling Stock **professional to join
our team. The Lead Rolling Stock will lead the team in effectively delivering
technical services for the installation, testing, and commissioning of rolling
stock and depot equipment systems. This role ensures that project requirements
are met within budget and in line with key performance indicators, while
providing safe and fit-for-purpose vehicles and infrastructure.

 

Reporting to the Systems Manager, the Lead Rolling Stock will be responsible for
developing and reviewing engineering, quality, and operational standards, as
well as specifications, procedures, and instructions for electronic rolling
stock systems and related equipment. These will be designed to ensure fitness
for purpose and to support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective management of
all assets.

## Missions/Main Duties

- Oversee all rail systems, rail infrastructure and rolling stock testing &
  commissioning activities and monitor sub-contractors’ testing, commissioning
  and handover work
- Review and comment on all testing & commissioning programs, procedures,
  reports, etc. in due consideration of operation and maintenance requirements
- Monitor all testing activities (Type Testing, Performance Testing, Routine
  Testing, Dynamic Testing and Final Testing) and identify issues and
  opportunities for improvements
- Ensure accuracy of the work produced by the designers, design & build
  contractors, etc. in terms of system integration, test and commissioning
- Review system integration management activities so that the system can be
  properly integrated in terms of equipment, data, etc.
- Coordinate and monitor rolling stock related interfaces and integration with
  other disciplines (Platform Screen Doors, Signaling, SCADA and Power Supply).
- Monitor (maintainer manages the process) and ensure the implementation of the
  preventive and corrective maintenance of the rolling stock and related
  features.
- Liaise with other disciplines and contractors to ensure proper integration and
  configuration of the system for all aspects of the project;
- Liaise with System Interface Managers of the contractors to plan and schedule
  integration tests and documentation and submission of result reports; and
- Identify, initiate, and implement corrective actions and process improvement
  methodologies in line with cost reduction and lean organization.

## Profile/Skills

- University degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  (Bachelor of Sciences minimum) or Business engineering (Bachelor of Sciences
  or equivalent minimum).
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in metro system testing and commissioning with
  solid understanding of Systems Engineering Life Cycle.
- Knowledge of fundamental of rail engineering disciplines and systems.
- Possess strong commitment to the organization mission and is highly motivated
  to combine energy and expertise with other colleagues to achieve a common
  objective.
- Ability to deploy available processes, tools and time management methodologies
  that increase efficiency and productivity to fulfil objectives.
- Exceptional communication skills, fluent in report writing and group
  facilitation; presentation skills, and fluency in English spoken and written.
  Knowledge of Arabic language preferred.
- Analytical thinking, problem solving, business innovation, and customer
  service orientation.
- GCC Experience

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

## Workplace Type

On-site