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Rail Primavera P6 Planner (E&M Systems) - Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced P6 Planner with strong Rail experience, from and E&M Systems background to join a leading consultancy firm on a major ongoing rail project in Manila.

Opportunity:

This would be a fantastic opportunity to join an international team of engineers working on a high-profile project in the Philippines and play a key role in its successful delivery.

Responsibilities:

The successful individual shall be working on behalf of the end client providing consultancy services as part of a significant international team. Duties shall include:

Review and amend the Construction Plan using Primavera P6 software.Support Engineers with the detailed engineering design, type and design of station and Depot.Identify and instruct any necessary additional, revision, or amendments based on the contractor's design and work plans.Review the contractor's work plan and to identify the feasibility of their work method statements.Co-ordinate with the E&M systems including Signalling, Telecoms, Power Supply etc.Assist the Client on supervision of contractors.Attend the periodical site inspection during the defects liability period and order the contractors' actions to be taken and payment methods.

Key requirements for the role:

Engineering Degree in a related subject15+ years of experience in similar roles10+ years' experience on Transport projects (Rail & Metro would be preferable.)Strong Primavera P6 experienceRegional experience would be beneficial as would experience of JICA funded projects.

Language:

Fluency in English writing and communication

Salary Package:

The salary package is $10,000 to $12,000 per month tax free plus expatriate package

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Primavera P6 Planner, E&M Systems, Signalling, Power Supply. Telecoms, Rolling Stock, Underground, elevated, stations, depots, Design, Design Review, Tender evaluation, 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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Senior SME - CBTC / Signaling - USA

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The leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Subject matter expert - CBTC/Signalling for a Metro project on the East coast of the US.

Opportunity

The successful individual shall be joining an international team and play a key role in the successful delivery of this project, supported by a strong team of engineers across all disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead system engineering activities across the V-cycle (EN50126)
Provide technical leadership on CBTC and signaling systems
Develop specifications, manage interfaces, verification & validation
Support proposals, client meetings, and technical workshops

Requirements:
12+ years of rail/metro engineering experience
7+ years focused on CBTC and signaling systems
Strong knowledge of EN standards and safety processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skill

Salary package:

The salary for this position is likely to be $150,000 - $200,000 gross per year

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 opportunities please contact Marcus Mitchell at ewi recruitment on m.mitchell(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.

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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Project Manager - Overhead Catenary Systems
Location: Alberta, Canada
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Rail / Transit Infrastructure

EWI are supporting a leading transportation infrastructure group who are seeking a skilled Project Manager - OCS to join a landmark Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Canada. This role is essential to delivering the OCS scope on time, within budget, and in full compliance with quality, safety, and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full lifecycle of the OCS scope from design coordination through procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover

Ensure construction activities meet all quality, safety, environmental, and contract compliance standards

Develop and oversee detailed construction plans and schedules, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain alignment with the overall project timeline

Lead and manage field engineering teams and subcontractors on-site

Control and monitor project budget for all OCS-related procurement, labor, and materials

Prepare timely progress reports and invoicing data

Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and opportunities related to the OCS scope

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical

Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale OCS design and construction projects, with proven leadership on at least two major projects

Strong technical knowledge of OCS systems and components, including specification and supplier interfaces

Experience organising site construction teams for LRT or Tramway OCS works

Excellent project management skills, including schedule development and multidisciplinary team coordination

Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities

Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract preferred

Comfortable working on active construction sites in various weather and terrain conditions

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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Systems Assurance Manager - Light Rail Transit
Location: Alberta, Canada
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Rail / Transit Infrastructure

EWI are supporting a major player in the transportation infrastructure sector who are seeking an experienced Systems Assurance Manager to support a large-scale Light Rail Transit project in Canada. This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of all integrated LRT systems through all phases of delivery and into commissioning.

This is a high-impact opportunity to be part of a transformative urban mobility initiative that will shape the future of public transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and lead the systems assurance strategy for all major subsystems including signalling, communications, power supply, and vehicles

Implement and oversee quality assurance frameworks, audits, and inspections across technical disciplines

Ensure strict compliance with relevant local and international safety and regulatory standards

Identify system-related risks and lead investigations into failures or incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action

Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and safety teams to drive cross-functional coordination

Monitor and analyse system performance, producing detailed reports for senior leadership and stakeholders

Provide training and mentoring to internal teams on assurance and quality best practices

Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering, Safety, Transportation, or a related field (Master's preferred)

Minimum of 5 years' experience in systems assurance, safety management, or quality assurance in a transit or rail environment

Solid understanding of systems engineering, regulatory frameworks, and risk management principles

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience conducting audits and leading investigations

Professional certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, etc.) are considered an asset

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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Track Expert - Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Location: Alberta, Canada
Industry: Transportation Infrastructure / Rail Transit
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

EWI are supporting a leading infrastructure group who are currently seeking a Track Expert to support the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of a major Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. This is a long-term opportunity to be part of a transformative urban transportation initiative, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure track systems are delivered to the highest safety and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and review detailed design drawings, specifications, and horizontal/vertical track alignments

Conduct field surveys and site assessments to inform track design and construction methods

Oversee integration of track systems with civil, signaling, traction power, and other LRT infrastructure

Provide technical support during construction, including inspections, installation oversight, and resolving site issues

Coordinate with project stakeholders and segment leads for full system integration

Ensure compliance with local and international rail standards and safety codes

Perform geometric and structural design for both ballasted and ballastless track types

Support procurement and evaluation of materials and subcontractors

Participate in risk reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering exercises

Lead and support readiness for dynamic testing, including inspection of tracks, switches, and special trackwork

Conduct real-time wheel/rail interface tests and track component evaluations for LRV (Light Rail Vehicle) commissioning

Manage interface with operations and vehicle suppliers during temporary operations and testing phases

Supervise inspection teams and coordinate safe LRV movements during commissioning

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred)

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility is preferred

Minimum 10 years' experience in track design and construction within rail or transit infrastructure

Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation

Strong understanding of embedded, slab, and ballasted track construction

Experience with special trackwork (e.g., switch machines, crossovers, axle counters, wheel detectors)

Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and field reports

Familiarity with commissioning, vibration mitigation, and operational interfaces

Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills

Additional Requirements:

Valid driver's license (Class 5 or equivalent); clean abstract preferred

Comfortable working on active construction sites in varying terrain and weather conditions

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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Senior Manager - Facilities (Railway Project)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager - Facilities to join a major railway infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia. This leadership role will oversee facilities management, maintenance, and technical supervision across multiple depots and maintenance yards along the railway alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead depot maintenance activities for one or more maintenance yards along the railway corridor.

Manage and prepare tender documentation for Design & Build contracts, including writing technical specifications.

Coordinate and lead interactions with design consultants during the design and tender phases.

Provide programme management supervision to engineering teams during construction supervision.

Support ongoing design development and manage the tender process for contractors.

Oversee operational and maintenance activities related to track works, civil works, facilities management, railway stock maintenance, and wayside maintenance facilities.

Supervise yards associated with signalling and telecommunications installations along the railway line.

Ensure effective "over-the-shoulder" supervision and compliance with technical requirements throughout project phases.

Experience & Skills Required:

Minimum 20 years of overall experience in the railway industry.

At least 15 years of hands-on experience in conventional, mainline, high-speed, or freight rail projects. Please note - Metro and Light Rail Transit (LRT) experience will not be considered.

Extensive experience in facilities management and maintenance on large railway infrastructure projects.

Proven ability to manage complex tender processes and prepare technical specifications.

Strong programme management skills with experience supervising engineering teams.

Familiarity with Design & Build contracts and working alongside lead design consultants.

Knowledge of O&M practices related to depots, track works, signalling, and telecom infrastructure.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are a proactive and highly skilled facilities manager with a strong background in mainline or high-speed rail looking for a challenging leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

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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pRail/ Metro Cost Control & Estimation Specialist: Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Cost Control Estimation Specialist for an on-going Rail/ Metro project in Philippines.

Opportunity:

This leading international consultancy, with a global reputation for delivering major rail and infrastructure projects around the world are looking for an experienced international expert to join their team. The initial contract shall be a 12-month (with considerable extensions) assignment to be based in the capital, Manila as part of an international team.

Responsibilities:

The successful individual shall be responsible for supporting in the management and implementation of all procurement and commercial aspects of the project. These will be during the design, tendering, procurement and constructions stages. The role shall be working on behalf of the end client on the JICA/ ADB financed project being carried out to FIDIC conditions.

Major Tasks and Duties

1) Review the cost and quantity estimation based on the detailed engineering design drawings and technical specifications.

2) Assist the end client in evaluating bids submitted by contractors in terms of cost aspect.

3) Check all submissions regarding invoices from contractor(s) related to all construction works including track, civil, structure, building (stations and depot) except signaling & telecom. E&M,rolling stock.

Key requirements for the role:

Graduate in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying20 years of General Work ExperienceExperience in design, tender assistance and construction stage for railway projects: Ten (10) yearExperience as cost estimation specialist in at least one (1) railway project in design stage and in one (1) railway project in construction stage. The project size is to be (procurement/construction cost) > USD 100 mil (amount of the related packages)

Salary Package:

The salary package would be free of Taxes and expected to be $9-10,000 per month. Additionally there would be allowances for accommodation, Travel and insurances.

Language:

English

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Cost Estimation, Contract Specialist, FIDIC, Consultancy, Bid, Tender, Contracts Manager, Claims, Project Controls, Construction, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, South East Asia, Philippines, Asian Development Bank (ADB), World bank (WB), ADB, JICA, EBRD

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 International 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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High Speed Rail Project Director - International

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is supporting a Major International Consultancy with a High Profile, High Speed Rail project who are requiring an experienced Project Director to lead their team.

Opportunity & Responsibilities:

The role shall be leading an International team during the Procurement, Construction and Commissioning phases of the project and you'll be joining from an early stage with a view to overseeing the defect liability.

Key responsibilities shall be to oversee all aspects of the contract, ensuring successful execution of the project, and managing a multidisciplinary team, ensuring timely and within budget delivery while maintaining standards.

Key requirements for the role:

Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or relevant discipline).25+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.15+ years of experience in high-speed rail projects.Proven expertise in contract administration, risk management, tendering, and procurement.Strong knowledge of the complete lifecycle of high-speed rail projects.Experience managing testing & commissioning of high-speed rail systems.Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Strong ability to resolve conflicts, drive decision-making, and deliver results in complex environments.

Language:

English

Salary Package:

The salary on offer for this position is around $21-22,000per month with some additional benefits.

Key Words / SEO

Rail, High Speed, HSR, High-speed, Project Director, Civil, Systems, Design Management, Construction supervision, Contractor, Consultancy, FIDIC, International, Europe, Middle East, Asia, America

Closing Statement

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 opportunities 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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pRail/ Metro Cost Control & Estimation Specialist: Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Cost Control Estimation Specialist for an on-going Rail/ Metro project in Philippines.

Opportunity:

This leading international consultancy, with a global reputation for delivering major rail and infrastructure projects around the world are looking for an experienced international expert to join their team. The initial contract shall be a 12-month (with considerable extensions) assignment to be based in the capital, Manila as part of an international team.

Responsibilities:

The successful individual shall be responsible for supporting in the management and implementation of all procurement and commercial aspects of the project. These will be during the design, tendering, procurement and constructions stages. The role shall be working on behalf of the end client on the JICA/ ADB financed project being carried out to FIDIC conditions.

Major Tasks and Duties

1) Review the cost and quantity estimation based on the detailed engineering design drawings and technical specifications.

2) Assist the end client in evaluating bids submitted by contractors in terms of cost aspect.

3) Check all submissions regarding invoices from contractor(s) related to all construction works including track, civil, structure, building (stations and depot) except signaling & telecom. E&M,rolling stock.

Key requirements for the role:

Graduate in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying20 years of General Work ExperienceExperience in design, tender assistance and construction stage for railway projects: Ten (10) yearExperience as cost estimation specialist in at least one (1) railway project in design stage and in one (1) railway project in construction stage. The project size is to be (procurement/construction cost) > USD 100 mil (amount of the related packages)

Salary Package:

The salary package would be free of Taxes and expected to be $9-10,000 per month. Additionally there would be allowances for accommodation, Travel and insurances.

Language:

English

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Cost Estimation, Contract Specialist, FIDIC, Consultancy, Bid, Tender, Contracts Manager, Claims, Project Controls, Construction, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, South East Asia, Philippines, Asian Development Bank (ADB), World bank (WB), ADB, JICA, EBRD

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 International 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/ Metro Cost Control & Estimation Specialist: Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Cost Control Estimation Specialist for an on-going Rail/ Metro project in Philippines.

Opportunity:

This leading international consultancy, with a global reputation for delivering major rail and infrastructure projects around the world are looking for an experienced international expert to join their team. The initial contract shall be a 12-month (with considerable extensions) assignment to be based in the capital, Manila as part of an international team.

Responsibilities:

The successful individual shall be responsible for supporting in the management and implementation of all procurement and commercial aspects of the project. These will be during the design, tendering, procurement and constructions stages. The role shall be working on behalf of the end client on the JICA/ ADB financed project being carried out to FIDIC conditions.

Major Tasks and Duties

1) Review the cost and quantity estimation based on the detailed engineering design drawings and technical specifications.

2) Assist the end client in evaluating bids submitted by contractors in terms of cost aspect.

3) Check all submissions regarding invoices from contractor(s) related to all construction works including track, civil, structure, building (stations and depot) except signaling & telecom. E&M,rolling stock.

Key requirements for the role:

Graduate in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying20 years of General Work ExperienceExperience in design, tender assistance and construction stage for railway projects: Ten (10) yearExperience as cost estimation specialist in at least one (1) railway project in design stage and in one (1) railway project in construction stage. The project size is to be (procurement/construction cost) > USD 100 mil (amount of the related packages)

Salary Package:

The salary package would be free of Taxes and expected to be $9-10,000 per month. Additionally there would be allowances for accommodation, Travel and insurances.

Language:

English

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Cost Estimation, Contract Specialist, FIDIC, Consultancy, Bid, Tender, Contracts Manager, Claims, Project Controls, Construction, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, South East Asia, Philippines, Asian Development Bank (ADB), World bank (WB), ADB, JICA, EBRD

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 International 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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