Senior Engineering Manager – Tracks

Role Overview

• Provide expert leadership on all permanent way (track) matters for high-speed rail infrastructure, including slab track and ballasted track systems
• Develop and implement track asset management strategies aligned with high-speed operational requirements and lifecycle cost optimization
• Establish engineering standards, specifications, and procedures in compliance with international HSR norms (e.g., EN, UIC, ISO, AREMA)
• Review and approve track design submissions, method statements, and technical calculations from designers and contractors
• Ensure integration of track systems with civil works, structures, electrification (OHE), signaling, and rolling stock interfaces
• Ensure effective system integration and compatibility with operational performance, safety, and maintainability requirements
• Oversee Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and ensure interface risks are identified and managed by delivery partners
• Provide technical guidance on track geometry, alignment tolerances, vibration mitigation, noise control, and track-structure interaction
• Oversee track construction and installation activities, including slab track, turnouts, expansion joints, and special trackworks
• Provide engineering assurance during track construction to confirm compliance with approved designs, specifications, and quality requirements
• Review and accept construction methodologies, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation submitted by contractors
• Undertake site surveillance, audits, and technical inspections to verify construction quality and adherence to standards
• Review and disposition non-conformances and technical change requests affecting permanent way systems
• Resolve technical issues arising during construction and provide engineering solutions to maintain progress and quality
• Define maintenance regimes and inspection standards for high-speed track infrastructure
• Oversee predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance strategies using condition monitoring and data analytics
• Approve maintenance plans, possession strategies, and renewal programs to ensure network availability and safety
• Ensure all track activities comply with railway safety management systems, statutory regulations, and certification requirements
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety assurance activities related to permanent way systems
• Monitor track performance indicators such as geometry quality, ride comfort, availability, and degradation trends
• Investigate track-related incidents or performance issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Manage track-related contracts, consultants, and specialist suppliers
• Liaise with internal offices, construction operations and maintenance, safety, designers, and contractors on track engineering matters
• Support procurement activities by defining technical requirements and evaluating bids
• Act as the primary technical interface between the designers, contractors, and operators on permanent way matters

Requirements

• BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional certification
• Experience in both construction and operational phases of high-speed rail projects
• Familiarity with digital track monitoring systems and asset management platforms
• Advanced technical expertise in permanent way engineering
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
• High level of safety awareness and regulatory knowledge.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan