System Assurance Manager

Waagner Biro Bridge Services has been a trusted leader in the UAE construction industry for over 50 years. Headquartered in Dubai, the company specializes in delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions for both government and private sector clients. Backed by a highly skilled team of civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, Waagner Biro Bridge Services provides comprehensive services that span design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. Known for its integrated approach and commitment to quality, the company has set a benchmark for excellence in construction engineering across the region.

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The System Assurance Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all System Assurance activities across the project lifecycle to ensure that the railway systems meet the required safety, reliability, availability, maintainability, and security (RAMS) standards. The role involves coordinating system assurance tasks in compliance with international standards and project-specific requirements to support the successful delivery of the railway project.

• Lead the System Assurance function for the entire duration and scope of the project.

• Manage and coordinate all System Assurance activities, including safety, reliability, availability, maintainability, and security assessments.

• Ensure full compliance with relevant standards, particularly EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129.

• Develop, review, and maintain System Assurance Plans, Procedures, and Reports in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Perform system assurance analysis, modelling, and risk assessments for various railway systems.

• Interface and coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure system assurance requirements are fully integrated into the design and implementation.

• Lead safety and reliability reviews, audits, and assessments throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage the verification and validation (V&V) processes and ensure traceability of requirements.

• Collaborate with the client, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure all system assurance deliverables are approved and accepted.

• Provide technical guidance on the assurance aspects of civil, systems, stations, footbridges, and O&M interfaces within the railway scope.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for assurance progress, risks, and mitigation measures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).

• Minimum 10 years of relevant railway experience, including at least 5 years as a System Assurance Manager or in a similar leadership role.

• Proven experience managing system assurance for at least one major railway project of similar nature and scale.

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in System Assurance Analysis and Modelling.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing system assurance activities in compliance with EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129 standards.

• Sound understanding of railway systems integration and interfaces with civil, structural, station, and operational systems.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional certification.

• Experience in the Middle East or large-scale international rail projects.

• Familiarity with RAMS tools and methodologies.