Engineer - Civil (Rail, Track)

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• Supervise and monitor railway track construction activities in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate track works including: Ballasted track Ballastless/slab track Rail installation Sleeper installation Turnouts and crossings Track alignment and geometry
• Review and verify shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals related to track works.
• Ensure track construction complies with railway standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Monitor earthworks, formation preparation, and subgrade conditions before track installation.
• Coordinate with survey teams for track alignment, levels, and setting out verification.
• Supervise rail welding, fastening systems, and track fixing activities.
• Inspect ballast placement, compaction, and track stabilization works.
• Verify rail levels, gauge, cant, alignment, and track geometry tolerances.
• Coordinate interface works with: Civil structures Stations Utilities Signaling systems MEP systems
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Review inspection requests and ensure timely closure of WIRs and inspection records.
• Raise NCRs and site observations for non-compliant works.
• Monitor contractor progress against approved baseline program and construction schedule.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate with client, consultant, contractor, and railway authorities during execution.
• Ensure implementation of approved safety procedures and railway operational safety requirements.
• Support testing and commissioning activities related to track systems.
• Participate in track inspections, snagging, and handover activities.
• Review as-built drawings and final documentation before project handover.
• Monitor material delivery, storage, and handling of rails, sleepers, fasteners, and track components.
• Assist Resident Engineer and Project Manager in resolving technical and construction issues.
• Ensure compliance with international railway standards and project specifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized institution
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in civil engineering, with a strong focus on rail/metro track works and infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in monitoring formation preparation, subgrade conditions, and readiness for track installation
• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating with survey teams for track alignment, levels, and setting-out verification
• Hands-on experience supervising rail welding, fastening systems, and track installation/fixing activities
• Strong knowledge of ballast placement, compaction techniques, and track stabilization processes
• In-depth understanding of track geometry requirements, including rail levels, gauge, cant, alignment, and tolerance control

• Experience in coordinating complex interface works across multiple disciplines, including:

  
  
  • Civil structures
  • Stations
  • Utilities
  • Signaling systems
  • MEP systems

• Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, and inspection/test plans (ITPs)

  
  

• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills within a multi-disciplinary rail project environment

  
  

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