Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We are looking for an experienced Programme Lead/Project Director with experience in leading joint venture or Alliance projects within the Infrastructure and Rail markets, initially to support our business in Canada on secondment for up to 2 years in Toronto.

This role involves leading rail and transit projects, overseeing teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects while fostering innovation and client satisfaction. The Senior Programme Lead will drive technical excellence, manage operations, and deliver the design and construction.

Missions/Main Duties

Serve as the primary Project Manager or Team Leader, guiding rail and transit projects to meet client objectives, timelines, and budgets across various procurement models (e.g., Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Alliance, Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Public-Private Partnerships (P3)). Mentor, train, and motivate professional staff to build a high-performing rail and transit team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and effective communication to address complex infrastructure challenges. Oversee daily project operations, including task assignments, scheduling, and quality reviews, ensuring deliverables meet established standards and align with the selected procurement model’s requirements. Supervise the preparation of technical reports and documentation, ensuring adherence to quality assurance processes and industry standards. Support proposal development by defining project methodologies, schedules, and budgets, while actively pursuing new opportunities with provincial, regional, and municipal clients. Define program requirements, monitor deliverables for compliance, and collaborate with project engineers and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and action plans. Address potential cost overruns, delays, or scope changes by developing and implementing corrective action plans, keeping clients and management informed. Stay current on trends, advancements, and regulations in rail and transit engineering to deliver cutting-edge solutions and maintain technical expertise. Foster a culture of collaboration by promoting trust, mutual respect, and open communication among project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and procurement model requirements.

Profile/Skills

Degree qualified within a relevant Engineering discipline Chartered Engineer Demonstrable experience in Project Leadership Experience working on Major Projects within the Infrastructure, Rail or Construction industry It is essential that you demonstrate experience working within an Alliance on Rail/Infrastructure Projects Deep understanding of rail and infrastructure engineering