Sr Engineering Manager - Tracks

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. The Sr Engineering Manager - Tracks will oversee engineering processes for high-speed rail infrastructure, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance optimization while leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Support independent safety assessment (ISA), certification, and regulatory approvals
• 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
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce lifecycle costs
• 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
• Provide technical input into procurement strategies, tender documentation, and evaluation of track-related contracts
• Support contract administration through technical assessments of variations, claims, and change proposals
• Act as the primary technical interface between the designers, contractors, operators on permanent way matters
• Ensure permanent way systems meet the Safety Management System and RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) requirements
• Support hazard identification, safety assurance, and risk management activities, including engagement with Independent Safety Assessors and regulators
• Provide technical input to safety cases, certification dossiers, and approvals for high-speed track infrastructure
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of track engineers, inspectors, and maintenance personnel
• Ensure competency management, training, and knowledge transfer within the track organization
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to track engineers and assurance teams
• Capture lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfer into standards, specifications, and future projects
• Support development of long-term asset strategies and transition to operations and maintenance
• Foster a culture of safety, technical excellence, and accountability

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