Job description

The Rail Sector Lead role at Turner & Townsend is a senior, Director-level leadership position responsible for driving growth, reputation, and delivery excellence in the rail sector across the Middle East, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is accountable for defining and executing the regional rail business strategy, securing new business, cross-selling services, strengthening the market proposition, and positioning Turner & Townsend as a trusted program partner. The position involves influencing clients at board level, engaging with regulators and government bodies, managing strategic alliances, and overseeing major rail and tunnel infrastructure commissions. The Rail Sector Lead provides thought leadership nationally and regionally, leads annual strategic planning for the rail sector, and coordinates industry conferences and events. The role also includes operational oversight of large-scale rail projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards, while managing risk, financial performance, compliance with industry regulations, and continuous improvement. As a senior leader, the role requires building, leading, and mentoring high-performing multidisciplinary teams, developing succession plans, contributing to business boards, and collaborating across national and regional initiatives within Turner & Townsend’s global infrastructure practice.