DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB group, a world leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience and our infrastructure pro-jects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.
We are seeking a Safety Expert - Bus Operations as part of our DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH Branch Office. The job opening is located in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety management systems
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Bus Safety Management System (SMS) in line with regulatory and organizational requirements
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international safety regulations and standards
- Prepare for and support internal and external safety audits and inspections.
- Identify operational safety risks related to driving, vehicles, depots, terminals, and passenger inter-faces
- Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety investigations
- Lead or support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations & recommend corrective actions.
- Define, monitor, and analyze safety KPIs and trends (e.g., accidents, injuries, unsafe behaviors)
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve safety performance
- Promote a proactive safety culture across bus operations.
- Support the development and delivery of safety training programs for drivers, supervisors, and operational staff
- Develop safety procedures, guidelines, and communication materials
- Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, HR, and training departments
- Liaise with regulators, emergency services, insurers, and external partners
- Support safety aspects of new routes, vehicles, technologies, and operational changes
- Bachelor’s degree holder in Safety Management Engineering, Transportation, or related field.
- Professional safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001, or equivalent) and Safety Management Systems (SMS) in public transport.
- Total minimum of 8-10 years plus experience includes 3 years relevant experience in Safety Management within bus operations, public transport or a similar operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations, risk management, & incident investigation methodologies.
- Preferably with regional and international expertise, specifically experience in the Middle East.
- Seasoned, well experienced professional from a bus operating background and shall provide di-rection, supervision, advice and guidance on all bus safety management matters.
- Experience working with Ministry, Government Agencies, Public & Private Stakeholders in the Middle East.
- Preferably proficiency in Arabic language, speaking, writing & reading. Plus, English language skills both spoken and written.
- Only Muslim Applicants – Work Location: Makkah City.
- Full Computer Literacy
- Excellent communication skills are essential to success in this role.
- Driving license required to drive to site or to technical meetings with the client representative.