Resident Engineer Trackwork

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 11,000 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are seeking a seasoned Resident Engineer Trackwork to lead onsite delivery for the Civil/Tracks package within a railway project. Operating under a PMC scope and embedded alongside the client and contractors, you will oversee construction quality, safety, progress, interfaces, and compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.

Missions/Main Duties

• Participate in design reviews & meetings and ensure accurate execution of works as per design specifications and contractual requirements.
• Review and approve track construction method statements and material submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage and supervise track construction works, monitoring contractors and subcontractors for safety, quality, and progress.
• Analyze contractors' plans, highlight key issues, and provide mitigation plans to inform client decision-making.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and stakeholders as required.
• Lead and guide a team of inspectors, overseeing daily tasks, inspections, and mentoring for professional development.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 10–15+ years of rail trackwork experience, including at least 10 years in a resident/site engineering leadership role on metro, mainline, or high speed projects.
• Demonstrated PMC/client-side supervision on large, multi-package programs.
• Strong knowledge of track systems (ballasted/ballastless), track geometry and tolerances, welding (aluminothermic/flash-butt), stressing, and handback criteria, plus associated civil works.
• Rigorous attention to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, risk identification, and mitigation skills under schedule pressure.
• GCC Experience

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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