🚆 Urgent Hiring for Mega Railway Project in Saudi Arabia – 2026 Recruitment Drive
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expanding its infrastructure at an unprecedented rate under Vision 2030. This Mega Railway Project is a cornerstone of the national transport strategy, offering incredible career opportunities for international professionals, especially from India. Below is the comprehensive list of open positions and technical requirements for the 2026 hiring phase.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Labor Laws & Visa Guide (2026)
Working in Saudi Arabia requires a Work Resident Permit (Iqama). Under the latest 2026 labor reforms, the "Kafala" system has been modernized, allowing greater job mobility via the Qiwa platform. Employers are legally obligated to provide comprehensive medical insurance, annual flight tickets, and end-of-service gratuity based on the Saudi Labor Law. Professional certification from the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is mandatory for all engineering roles listed below.
Project Director
Technical Scope: Strategic leadership of large-scale rail infrastructure. Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts and EPC project lifecycles.
Responsibilities: High-level stakeholder management with the Saudi Ministry of Transport, budget optimization, and risk mitigation for multi-billion SAR projects.
Required Standards: PMP/PRINCE2, 20+ years of heavy infrastructure experience.
To Apply: Send your CV to hr4.ind@hamdanglobal.co
Workshop Manager
Technical Scope: Supervision of specialized railway workshops and maintenance depots for high-speed rolling stock.
Responsibilities: Managing 5S workshop standards, overseeing spare parts logistics through SAP/Oracle, and ensuring machinery uptime exceeds 98%.
Required Standards: B.E./B.Tech Mechanical, ISO 9001 Quality Management systems.
To Apply: Send your CV to hr4.ind@hamdanglobal.co
Senior Project Manager / Project Manager
Technical Scope: Civil and structural execution of railway tracks, stations, and signaling hubs.
Responsibilities: Monitoring critical path method (CPM) schedules, subcontractor coordination, and ensuring SBC (Saudi Building Code) compliance.
To Apply: Send your CV to hr4.ind@hamdanglobal.co
⚙️ Engineering & Technical Expertise
Track Engineer
Technical Scope: Specialist in Permanent Way (P-Way) alignment, ballastless track slab technology, and rail fastening systems.
Responsibilities: Managing track geometry, thermite welding oversight, and ultrasonic rail flaw detection (URFD).
Required Standards: EN 13231 (Rail quality) and AREMA standards.
To Apply: Send your CV to hr4.ind@hamdanglobal.co
QA / QC Manager & Engineers
Technical Scope: Quality Assurance for high-speed rail civil works and signaling electronics.
Responsibilities: ITP preparation, managing the NCR lifecycle, and lab testing oversight for concrete and steel tensile strength.
Required Standards: ISO 9001:2015, CSWIP 3.1 or NDT Level II.
To Apply: Send your CV to hr4.ind@hamdanglobal.co
Electronic & Electrical Engineers
Technical Scope: Integration of ETCS Level 2 signaling, SCADA, and OCS (Overhead Contact Systems).
Responsibilities: Circuit testing, commissioning of traction substations, and fiber optic backbone installation.
To Apply: Send your CV to hr4.ind@hamdanglobal.co
🛡️ Safety & Health (HSE) Vacancies
HSE Team Lead / Officers
Technical Scope: Oversight of safe work systems (PTW) in heavy machinery and electrical environments.
Responsibilities: Conducting JSA (Job Safety Analysis), site induction for new labor, and ensuring zero-harm environment during 24/7 shifts.
Required Standards: NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely.
To Apply: Send your CV to hr4.ind@hamdanglobal.co
💡 Technical Interview Preparation
Expect questions regarding railway-specific challenges in Saudi Arabia, such as:
- Heat Mitigation: Explaining how rail neutral temperature is calculated for the Arabian desert climate.
- Sand Ingress: Methods to protect signaling equipment and ballast from desert sand accumulation.
- Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization).
Maintenance of Way (MOW) Operator
Technical Scope: Operation of Plasser & Theurer tamping machines and ballast cleaners.
Responsibilities: Precision leveling of rail tracks and machine diagnostic reporting.
To Apply: Send your CV to hr4.ind@hamdanglobal.co
🏨 Living Conditions & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive competitive tax-free salaries. Benefits generally include fully furnished bachelor/family accommodation, specialized site allowances, medical insurance for self and family (as per grade), and 30 days of paid annual leave. Saudi Arabia offers a vibrant, safe environment for families with world-class international schools and shopping centers in major hubs like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.
Final Application Note: Please ensure your CV highlights specific Railway Project experience. Attach certificates of training and previous Saudi Experience if applicable.
Contact Email: hr4.ind@hamdanglobal.co
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