Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Accomplished Project Director with more than 20 years of international experience leading the successful delivery of major railway, metro, airport transit and transportation infrastructure programmes across the United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East. Proven track record delivering complex transportation programmes and consultancy commissions exceeding USD 40 million in direct contract value, while supporting the successful pursuit and delivery of major infrastructure projects valued in excess of USD 250 million. Recognised for combining strong commercial acumen, strategic leadership and stakeholder management expertise with deep technical knowledge of railway systems, operations, assurance, safety and regulatory compliance. Experienced in managing complex client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, driving commercial performance, overseeing programme governance and supporting business growth through successful bid development, proposal leadership and strategic client engagement. Trusted advisor to government authorities, transport operators, infrastructure owners, investors and regulators, with extensive experience navigating complex political, commercial and technical environments to deliver successful programme outcomes. Demonstrates a proven ability to align client objectives, regulatory requirements and business priorities while delivering sustainable operational and commercial results.
Lead the delivery of a SAR 36 million airport transit upgrade programme involving the modernisation of the Automatic People Mover system at King Abdulaziz International Airport while maintaining safe, compliant and uninterrupted passenger operations. Key Achievements • Direct all commercial, technical and operational aspects of programme delivery. • Maintain accountability for programme profitability, budget management, invoicing and financial performance. • Lead regulatory approval activities associated with Safety Certificate and Operating Licence renewals. • Successfully secured the first TGA approval for a minor change application associated with the programme. • Serve as principal interface with executive client stakeholders, airport authorities and regulators. • Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, safety and project controls disciplines.
Lead the Egis-Certifer Consortium delivering Independent Safety Assessment services for the NEOM Spine Railway and Industrial Connector Rail Programme. Key Achievements • Lead a multinational team of 28 specialists delivering a SAR 95 million consultancy commission. • Chair Steering Committee and consortium leadership meetings overseeing commercial performance, governance and programme delivery. • Successfully secured Transport General Authority approval for Independent Safety Assessment services. • Improved assurance review efficiency by approximately 20% through process optimisation. • Manage client relationships, consortium performance and strategic stakeholder engagement. • Support business growth initiatives through proposal development and client engagement activities.
Led rail safety, regulatory approvals and operational readiness activities within the Programme Management & Supervision Services team supporting the Royal Commission for Riyadh City during transition to operations of the Riyadh Metro network. Key Achievements • Led multidisciplinary teams responsible for safety certification and operating licence activities across multiple metro lines. • Served as primary interface between the client, Transport General Authority, Operations & Maintenance contractors and external stakeholders. • Successfully negotiated implementation arrangements for new regulatory requirements, safeguarding programme milestones and operational readiness objectives. • Directed development of operational readiness and certification strategies supporting transition into passenger operations. • Managed engagement with government agencies, emergency services, airport authorities and transport organisations. • Provided strategic advice to programme leadership on regulatory compliance, operational risk and certification requirements.
Promoted to lead the Metro Service Delivery Department supporting the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. Key Achievements • Led a department of 16 specialists across Rail Safety, Performance & Planning, Service Delivery and Rail Protection disciplines. • Established governance structures and readiness frameworks supporting successful trial running activities. • Developed integrated readiness plans linking Design & Build and Operations & Maintenance activities. • Successfully resolved critical issues affecting hazard transfer activities, achieving approximately 98% completion. • Led strategic engagement with regulators, contractors and government stakeholders. • Supported executive decision-making through programme performance reporting and readiness assessments.
Led railway safety, regulatory compliance and operational readiness activities supporting the transition of the Riyadh Metro Programme from construction to operations. Key Achievements • Provided strategic leadership on railway safety, certification and regulatory compliance activities across multiple metro lines. • Supported development of programme-wide safety certification and operating licence strategies. • Led reviews of Safety Management Systems, Safety Cases, Operational Readiness Plans and Hazard Management processes. • Chaired multidisciplinary safety reviews and stakeholder workshops to address safety-critical issues and programme risks. • Facilitated collaboration between contractors, operators and regulatory stakeholders to support programme objectives. • Established strong relationships with RCRC, TGA, Design & Build Contractors and Operations & Maintenance Contractors. • Delivered the regulatory and operational readiness foundations that supported subsequent trial running and certification activities.
Led rolling stock authorisation and regulatory approval activities for the X2U High-Speed Rolling Stock Modernisation Programme, a strategic investment programme designed to modernise Sweden's high-speed rail fleet. Key Achievements • Led development and implementation of the rolling stock authorisation strategy. • Coordinated technical interfaces between engineering teams, operators, assessors and regulatory stakeholders. • Provided strategic guidance regarding certification risks, compliance requirements and approval pathways. • Managed critical authorisation activities supporting successful fleet introduction into service. • Supported programme governance through identification and mitigation of authorisation-related risks. • Delivered regulatory and technical leadership for the rolling stock approval workstream within a USD 216 million railway modernisation programme.
As a Senior Rail Assurance Engineer, I provided strategic direction and supportive management to the delivery of Notified Body (NoBo), Designated Body (DeBo), and Assessment Body (AsBo) services on infrastructure and rolling stock projects. I managed assessments against relevant TSIs, UK-NNTRs, CSM-RA, and RIS-2700-RST. In addition, I championed successful bid/proposal teams and expanded the team and rail assurance activities in Derby. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the organisation: • Directed efforts in the successful completion of NoBo, DeBo, and AsBo services for Kenilworth Station project, and progressed project delivery refurbuishment works at Wolverhampton Station, and Worcestershire Parkway Station. • Led the successful delivery of GRIP 2 support activities for Transpennine Route Upgrade. • Owned and led restructuring of the overall Mott MacDonald Rail Assurance (MMRA) bidding and project delivery processes. • Managed the delivery of the ElectroLink project. • Organised and chaired the first participation of MMRA at InnoTrans 2018.
Served within the Safety Management and Assurance team, delivering rail vehicle certification and authorisation projects across Europe, including Vehicle Acceptance Body (VAB), Designated Body (DeBo), and Notified Body (NoBo) assessments. Managed vehicle authorisation programmes, liaising with National Safety Authorities to secure approvals and ensure compliance with European railway standards. Conducted rolling stock design assessments and led audit and inspection activities. Key Achievements - Managed approvals for Axlebox Bearing Monitoring systems (Class 465/466), Class 158/165 bar coupler modifications, Network Rail ETCS Test Train power supply modifications, Class 313 cross-feed modifications, Perpetuum Rail Sensor Node Brackets (Class 465/466), and Civity trains for the UK market. - Led certification activities for Class 156 automatic door reclose systems, ContiTech auxiliary spring replacements, hydro-bush installations on Class 185 vehicles, BMAC lamps, and a new wheel design for the PowerHaul locomotive. - Delivered NoBo and DeBo certification for the new Electrostar train series. - Achieved NoBo certification for a US-built freight locomotive and secured vehicle type authorisation for operation in Belgium and Luxembourg. - Collaborated with railway operators, manufacturers, infrastructure managers, and regulatory authorities to ensure successful certification, compliance, and authorisation outcomes.