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Rail Cost Control & Estimation Expert - Philippines

EWI is supporting an international engineering consultancy involved in the delivery of a major metro infrastructure programme in Manila. We are seeking an experienced Cost Control & Estimation Expert to provide cost management, estimating and commercial support across major build-only construction contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cost engineering or quantity surveying professional to contribute to a high-profile transport infrastructure project while working alongside an established international project team.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the cost management and estimation of major construction packages. Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and monitoring costs associated with build-only construction contracts.Reviewing cost and quantity estimates prepared from detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.Supporting the preparation of Bills of Quantities, cost breakdown structures, budgets and tender estimates.Assisting the project authority with invitations to bid, bid evaluations and the contract award process.Reviewing contractor payment applications, variation orders and cost submissions.Assessing time and cost claims submitted by contractors and providing recommendations to the client.Undertaking quantity take-offs, rate analysis, cost forecasting and cash-flow monitoring.Comparing budgeted expenditure against actual project costs.Supporting project risk assessments and the calculation of appropriate cost contingencies.Preparing clear and accurate cost reports for the project management team.Coordinating with design teams, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering or a closely related discipline.Strong experience in cost estimation and cost control on major infrastructure or construction projects.Proven capability in preparing and reviewing:Bills of QuantitiesCost Breakdown StructuresBudget and tender estimatesVariation ordersContractor cost submissionsPayment applications and claimsExperience with quantity take-offs, rate analysis, cost forecasting, cash-flow management and budget-versus-actual cost analysis.Knowledge of construction contracts, with FIDIC experience considered an advantage.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Familiarity with cost control and project planning software, such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.Strong written and verbal communication skills.The ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary and international project teams.

Salary/ Package

The salary would be vin the region of $7,000 -10,000 per month Tax free with additional allowance totalling a further $3,000 per month.

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Cost, Estimation, Contracts Manager, Claims, Commercial, FIDIC, Dispute, Programme Manager, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, South East Asia, Philippines, Manila.

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any Rail & Metro opportunities please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Claims/ Dispute Board Specialist (Rail) - Philippines

Location: Philippines (Project-Based)

Duration: Long-Term Assignment

Employer: International Consultancy (on behalf of the End Client)

Project: Donor-Funded Rail Infrastructure Programme

Overview:

EWI, the world leading Infrastructure specialist is seeking an experienced Dispute & Arbitration Specialist to support a high-profile, donor-funded rail project in the Philippines. This long-term position will be embedded within an international consultancy, acting on behalf of the end client to manage and resolve disputes across multiple work packages.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle on behalf of the client in all Dispute Board and arbitration proceedings.Lead the resolution of complex contractual disputes, with a strong focus on land acquisition-related issues.Coordinate with legal teams, project managers, and external stakeholders to prepare documentation and strategy.Advise on dispute avoidance and mitigation strategies across various packages.Ensure compliance with donor regulations and local legal frameworks.Maintain detailed records of dispute history, outcomes, and lessons learned.

Requirements:

Proven experience in dispute resolution, arbitration, or contract management on major infrastructure projects.Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and donor-funded project frameworks.Prior exposure to land acquisition disputes is highly desirable.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Willingness to be based in the Philippines for the duration of the project.

Package:

The package is expected to be in the region of $12-16,000 per month tax free with allowances for accommodation, travel etc.

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Contract Manager, Claims, Arbitration, Dispute Board, Civil, Structural, Architectural, M&E, Systems, Signalling, Rolling Stock, Stations, Tender evaluation, contract award, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, FIDIC, ADB, World Bank, JICA, South East Asia, Philippines

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any Rail & Metro opportunities please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Rail Signalling Integration Expert (ETCS) - Philippines

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Signalling Integration Expert to support a major railway programme involving the integration of new signalling infrastructure with existing operational railway systems.

This role is ideally suited to a senior signalling professional who combines hands-on delivery experience gained with railway contractors and engineering consultancies. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on complex signalling integration activities, ensuring the seamless operation of new and existing train control systems across the network.

Key Responsibilities

Lead signalling integration activities across major railway projects.Review and assess signalling system interfaces between existing and newly commissioned infrastructure.Support the integration of ETCS Level 2 solutions into operational railway environments.Coordinate technical activities between signalling suppliers, railway operators, contractors and consultants.Identify and mitigate interface risks during design, testing, commissioning and handover.Support systems assurance, safety approval and operational readiness processes.Review signalling designs, specifications and testing documentation.Provide expert guidance throughout project lifecycle phases including design, implementation, testing and commissioning.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Extensive experience in railway signalling engineering.Proven ETCS Level 2 project experience.Demonstrated experience integrating signalling systems supplied by different vendors.Experience on projects where new ETCS infrastructure has been integrated with existing ETCS systems from another supplier.Strong understanding of signalling interfaces, systems integration and railway operations.Experience working within multidisciplinary railway project teams.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.

Highly Desirable

Experience gained with both: Railway contractors; and Engineering consultancies.

Experience with Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems.International railway project experience.Involvement in testing, commissioning, migration or operational transition of signalling systems.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a technically strong signalling specialist who understands the practical challenges associated with integrating multiple signalling technologies within live railway environments. Candidates should have first-hand experience managing complex interfaces between existing and newly delivered train control systems and be capable of providing expert advice to clients, delivery partners and project stakeholders.

Keywords: ETCS Level 2, Signalling Expert, Signalling Integration, Systems Integration, CBTC, Train Control, Railway Signalling, Testing & Commissioning, Interface Management, Rail Systems, Systems Assurance.

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior Rail & Metro jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Rail Claims Manager / Delay & EOT Expert - Philippines

The Opportunity

An international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Claims Manager / Delay Analysis Expert to support one of Southeast Asia's largest railway infrastructure programmes.

Working as part of the Engineer's team on a major commuter rail project, you will lead the assessment and management of complex Extension of Time (EOT), delay, disruption and variation claims across major Rolling Stock and Railway Systems contracts.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a landmark railway development involving Rolling Stock, Trackworks, Signalling, Telecommunications, Electrification, Power Supply and associated railway systems, while providing expert contractual and forensic schedule analysis support to senior project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the assessment of Contractor claims relating to:

Delay and disruptionExtension of Time (EOT)Variations with programme impactsConcurrent delaysCritical path impacts

Conduct detailed forensic reviews of:

Contractor programmesTime Impact Analyses (TIA)Progress recordsContractual submissionsDelay event documentation

Establish and analyse project critical paths using Primavera P6.

Provide expert opinions and recommendations on contractual entitlement and programme-related claims.

Review and determine Contractor submissions in accordance with FIDIC contract provisions.

Support project management teams with contractual advice relating to delay, disruption and interface management.

Prepare formal determinations and technical reports relating to time-related claims.

Liaise with technical, scheduling, commercial and contract administration teams to establish facts and entitlement.

Participate in meetings and presentations with project stakeholders, including Employer representatives.

Support dispute resolution processes including:

Dispute BoardsMediationConciliationArbitration proceedings

Assist with preparation and review of:

Position PapersReferralsRejoindersHearing submissionsPost-hearing statements

Requirements

Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Project Controls or a related discipline.Approximately 20+ years' professional experience within major infrastructure projects.Minimum 10 years' experience on railway and transit projects.Strong background in:Railway SystemsRolling StockTrackworksSignallingTelecommunicationsPower Supply & DistributionElectrification / OCSMajor MEP infrastructure projects

Extensive expertise in:

Delay analysisForensic schedulingProgramme reviewExtension of Time assessmentsDisruption analysis

Demonstrable experience administering and interpreting:

FIDIC Yellow BookFIDIC Silver BookMDB / JICA-based contracts

Expert user of Primavera P6.

Strong report writing and stakeholder communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

CIArb accreditation or equivalent dispute resolution qualification.

Experience supporting:

Dispute BoardsArbitration proceedingsFormal dispute resolution mechanisms

Knowledge of:

SCL Delay & Disruption ProtocolAACE International Recommended Practice 29R-03FIDIC Golden Principles

Experience on:

JICA-funded projectsADB-funded projectsOther international donor-funded infrastructure programmes

SEO:

Rail, Metro, Claims, Contract Manager, Commercial, Rail Systems, Telecommunication, Telecom, ETCS, systems, E&M, Electrical, Philippines, Manila, South East Asia, Consultancy, Construction Supervision, JICA, ADB

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior Rail & Metro jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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