Dear Readers
Happy Chinese New Year!
It’s a bumper week for Jobs of the Week this week.
In Malaysia, we are looking for a Senior Consultant (Signalling), Senior Contracts Manager and a Senior Rolling Stock Design Engineer.
In Serbia, we are looking for a Signalling Expert (must have 13 years of experience in GoA4 metro system construction projects) and a Geotechnical Engineer to work on the Belgrade Metro project.
And in India, we are looking for a Chief Track Expert.
Best Regards
Rail Personnel
Rail News
London’s Transport Commissioner, Andy Lord, today (27 January 2025) launched celebrations to mark 25 years since Transport for London (TfL) started transforming the capital’s transport network, supporting jobs, homes, and economic growth, and connecting Londoners to education, employment, and leisure. Flagship improvements over the last 25 years include the Elizabeth Line – now the busiest railway service in the country, which has boosted economic growth and job creation across the UK and housing across London.
Source: Rail UK
27 January 2025. Thailand. Thai metro rolling stock and signalling contracts let
The Siemens Mobility Singapore’s ST Engineering and Bozankaya are to supply rolling stock, mechanical and electrical equipment, and signalling for Bangkok’s Orange Line. Siemens has also won contracts covering rolling stock, signalling, and maintenance work for the Blue Line, as well as resignalling work on the Den Chai – Chiang Khong main line. A fleet of 32 three-car trains is to be built for Bangkok’s 35·9 km Orange Line.
Source: Metro Report International
To boost export income, the government has agreed to permit private operators to run trains on these lines from April this year. South African coal and iron ore exporters are preparing to sign investment agreements worth billions of rand with state-owned logistics company Transnet to repair critical rail lines and enhance shipment capabilities. The negotiations involve organizations representing companies such as Glencore and a unit of Anglo America, as stated by Ian Bird, head of transport and logistics for B4SA, reported Bloomberg.
Source: Railway Technology
27 January 2025. United States. Wabtec to supply C30ACi locomotives to Chile’s TRANSAP
The C30ACi locomotives will be used to move freight across Chile's national railway network.
US-based rail manufacturer Wabtec has secured an order from Chile’s rail-based logistics firm TRANSAP for four “advanced” C30ACi locomotives. This purchase is part of TRANSAP’s plan to renew its fleet and support its expansion efforts. The C30ACi models mark the “first AC-traction locomotives” in TRANSAP’s fleet. They will be deployed to manage the transportation needs of ARAUCO, a forestry company, as part of a long-term contract with TRANSAP.
Source: Railway Technology
26 January 2025. Spain. Infrastructure High-speed line maintenance supervision contracts
The Ministry of Transport & Sustainable Mobility is to award Ineco contracts to supervise maintenance on more than 3,000 km of high-speed line. This will cover oversight of all aspects of maintenance, including track, electrification, civil engineering structures, tunnel ventilation, and emergency facilities and telecoms. This will cover oversight of all aspects of maintenance, including track, electrification, civil engineering structures, tunnel ventilation, and emergency facilities and telecoms.
Source: Railway Gazette
24 January 2025. India. Major Redevelopment Underway at 3 Railway Stations in India
Three of India’s busiest railway stations—New Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad—are undergoing significant redevelopment as part of an initiative to modernize the country’s rail infrastructure. In the past eight months, SYSTRA India has secured contracts for the redevelopment of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Ahmedabad Station, and New Delhi Railway Station. For the redevelopment of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Rail Station and Ahmedabad Station, SYSTRA has been contracted in consortium with Mace.
Source: Railway News
24 January 2025. Australia. WA Gov moves to secure freight rail network
The Western Australian Government is set to commence negotiations to bring the state’s freight rail network back into public hands. The freight rail network was privatized by the State Government in 2000, but with key Western Australian industries growing significantly in recent years, particularly record grain harvests, the demands on the network are at record highs. Under the existing lease agreement, which has another 24 years to run, the Western Australian Government has little capacity to directly support key industries that use the state’s freight rail network or deliver important policy objectives.
Source: Infrastructure Magazine
UK Rail Depot safety control specialist FirstClass Safety & Control Ltd (FCSC) has recently completed two projects for KiwiRail in New Zealand, in collaboration with our rail partner Freightquip Pty. The UK-based rail safety specialist was commissioned to design, manufacture, and install their flagship Depot Protection System (DPS) at the Waltham Mechanical Hub (Depot) located in Christchurch, NZ. Waltham will become KiwiRail's main South Island locomotive, passenger carriage, and wagon maintenance facility.
Source: Railway News
The Etihad Rail has officially announced a high-speed train project connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This project aims to enhance the UAE’s transportation infrastructure in line with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy. It is expected to significantly improve connectivity between the two emirates, reducing travel times and fostering socioeconomic development. The high-speed train service will reduce travel times between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to just 30 minutes at speeds of up to 350 km/h. Meanwhile, it is expected to contribute 145 billion AED to the UAE’s GDP over the next 50 years.
Source: Railway News
Job of the Week
Senior Consultant (Signalling), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job ID#: 15003
Discipline: Signalling
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is a global leader in engineering, consulting, design, program management, construction and operations, working on the most challenging and impactful projects around the world. They are currently looking for an experienced Malaysian Signalling Engineer to be based in Kuala Lumpur to assist them in work for clients in Malaysia.
Job Requirements:
* Must be a Malaysian National
* Minimum 10 years experience in signalling
* Proven capability in international railway systems
* Sound managerial, commercial awareness and team leadership skills
* Understanding of signalling installation and maintenance issues
* Experience at client, contractor and consultancy levels
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Senior Rolling Stock Design Engineer, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job ID#: 14964
Discipline: Rolling Stock
Language: English
Positions Available:3
Job Description:
Our client in Malaysia is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Locomotive Senior Design Engineer to Lead the design and development of locomotive systems, including propulsion, braking, and control systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering with a focus on locomotive systems. This role is crucial for the design and development of cutting-edge locomotive technologies, ensuring performance, efficiency, and safety standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of locomotive systems, including propulsion, braking, and control systems.
- Create detailed engineering drawings and specifications using CAD software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems and components.
- Manage engineering projects from concept to implementation.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for component design and procurement.
- Provide expert advice on mechanical and electrical locomotive design.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
- Conduct technical analyses and simulations to optimize design performance
- Develop and oversee testing protocols to ensure design integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Analyze test data and make necessary adjustments to designs and processes.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance and support for their professional development.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative engineering culture within the team.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in locomotive design or a related engineering field.
- Proficiency in CAD software and engineering tools.
- Strong knowledge of locomotive systems and industry standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proven project management experience.
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Senior Contracts Manager, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job ID#: 14998
Discipline: Contracts
Position Type: Permanent
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is Malaysia's leading railway rolling stocks maintenance and engineering services provider serving the ASEAN region and beyond. They have been awarded two major contracts one to do the mid-life refurbishment of vehicles supplied by Siemens for Line 1 of the Kuala Lumpur Metro and the other to refurbish locomotives and wagons for the Malaysian Railways and to then maintain them.
They are looking for a Senior Contracts Manager with strong commercial and experience dealing with claims and variations and to handle legal aspects of all contracts. The person must have a legal degree and experience in contracts and claims preferably in rolling stock.
The Senior Contracts Manager is to contribute to the leadership of the client's team to achieve business goals that meet shareholder expectations in terms of profitability and value creation with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, and good corporate governance.
This role is based in Kuala Lumpur and will report to the Director of Project Management
Duties and Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with the Director of Project Management develop and implement the overall contracts and commercial management and administration objectives and strategies for the refurbishment of vehicles supplied by Siemens for Line 1 of the Kuala Lumpur Metro.
- In conjunction with the Director Project Management develop and implement the project milestones and costing and ensure timely and effective cost projection, cost management and monitoring processes are in place.
- Develop Conditions of Contract for implementation of all Contracts
- Monitor and ensure all work is in accordance with the contract document.
- To verify and validate any variation orders and ensure it is reported and approvals are obtained from the Director Project Management as per the Limits of Authority (LOA).
- To ensure timely and accurate report submission to the Management and other relevant parties.
- To conduct project audit with regards to Contract document compliance at regular interval.
- Responsible to report to the Management any variances on costs and scheduling that impact the project.
- To analyze and attend contractual disputes and arbitration.
- Ensure timely award of subcontracts.
- To comply with legal and other requirements applicable to the project.
- Attend all meetings.
- Actively support planning, risk, design and construction activities
Job Requirements:
- Candidate must possess Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent and also have a legal degree
- Minimum 20 years of working experience in contract formulation, procurement and administration on large railway projects and have successfully delivered a railway project in the last 10 years.
- Computer literate especially with Microsoft Office.
- Good knowledge on contract administration and construction claim
- Knowledge of arbitration and adjudication
- Leadership style and interpersonal skills suitable for directing, training and motivating subordinate.
- Preferably has experience in dealing with rolling stock contracts.
Contact: David Hyland (davidh@railpersonnel.com)
Expert In The Signaling Subsystem, Management and Control of the Metro System, Belgrade, Serbia
Job ID#:14912
Discipline: Signalling
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an Expert In The Signaling Subsystem, Management, and Control of the Metro System to work in Belgrade, Serbia.
Missions:
* Examines in detail the Contractor's plans and programs in the field of signalling, management and control subsystems and ensures their compliance with other plans and programs for work execution. Participates in the activities of the Contractor in the planning and preparation of the dynamic work schedule by providing advice, recommendations, references to specifications, etc.
* Organizes the monitoring of the progress of works in the field of signalling, management and control subsystems in accordance with plans and programs;
* In the event of a deviation from the envisaged plans and programs, proposes measures to overcome problems;
* In the event of a threat to life and property, orders emergency measures and ensures their implementation;
* Checks whether the installed materials are supplied with the necessary attestations, certificates, as well as other documentation proving their quality and whether they meet the appropriate regulations, specifications and applied standards;
* Supervises the quality of work performance and the accuracy of measuring all quantities of work on the signalling, management and control subsystem;
* Monitors actual costs and quantities of works on the signalling, management and control subsystem performed by the Contractor;
* Reviews and gives an opinion on the submitted requests of the Contractor for subsequent and unforeseen works on the signalling, management and control subsystem. Performs the price analysis for subsequent and unforeseen works and gives recommendations to the Client who makes decisions on these issues;
* Inspects the invoices, claims, as well as payment of orders for additional works on the signalling, management and control subsystem, i.e. change orders;
* Supervises activities related to internal control performed by the Contractors themselves and reviews their documentation. Selects samples to be tested in an independent laboratory. Makes recommendations to the Contractor regarding measures to improve methods, equipment, materials, etc. For the needs of the Investor, prepares reports and reviews on the quality, quantities and values of works;
* Reviews in detail the changes in the design and the measures proposed by the Contractor related to the signalling, control and monitoring subsystem. Depending on the size and significance of those changes, debatable issues must be forwarded to the Client for decision;
* Controls and approves the as-built designs in the field of signalling, management and control subsystems prepared by the Contractor;
* Prepares documentation and participates in the process of testing and commissioning the signalling, management and control subsystem;
* Communicates with relevant state authorities, companies and regulatory bodies;
* Ensures that the Contractor and the Client provide all necessary permits and approvals of the competent authorities and public companies and institutions in a timely manner;
* Participates in the work of the commission for the handover of finished works;
* Submits to the Client regular and, at the request of the Client, unscheduled reports and analyses, concerning this field of work;
Job Requirements:
* University degree in a relevant discipline.
* Knowledge of the English language.
* Advanced knowledge of working in Office packages and other software packages (e.g. AutoCAD, etc.);
* Expert in the signaling subsystem, management and control of the metro system must prove that he has spent at least 13 years in the position of responsible contractor and/or expert supervision on GoA4 metro system construction projects (new lines or modernization of existing lines on GoA4 level).
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Geotechnical Engineer, Belgrade, Serbia
Job ID#: 15007
Discipline: Geotechnical
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is a leading engineering and consulting group specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. They are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to support activities on the Belgrade Metro project in Serbia.
Main tasks and responsibilities, inter alia:
* Controls the compliance of the performed works with the design and technical documentation and conducts control tests of the used materials and performed works, organizes and conducts measurements of the performed quantities of works and is responsible for maintaining the documentation on the performed works;
* During construction, at locations where a new danger of geological hazard or environmental threat is identified and foreseen, due to the interaction of the geological environment and engineering works, alerts the Contractor to immediately take preventive measures, establish monitoring and conduct additional engineering-geological surveys, and reports this to the Construction Manager, the Client and the Investor;
* Conducts a detailed review of the Contractor's plans and programs and gives recommendations to the Client, who ultimately decides on these matters. Participates in the activities of the Contractor in the planning and preparation of the dynamic work schedule by providing advice, recommendations, references to specifications, etc. Gives an opinion to the Construction Manager on the Contractor's plans and programs Organizes the monitoring of the progress of works in accordance with the plans and programs.
* Issues orders to the Contractor to correct defects. Ensures that the Contractor receives instructions, recommendations, approvals, etc. on time in order to avoid the delay of works and claims by the Contractor;
* Checks whether the installed materials are provided with the necessary attestations, certificates, as well as other documentation proving the quality and whether they meet the appropriate standards;
* Supervises the quality of works and the accuracy of measurements of all quantities of engineering- geological works; performs control tests in accordance with the specifications and regulations of the Republic of Serbia in the laboratory for control;
* Continuously monitors the actual costs and quantities of all works performed by the Contractor;
Job Requirements:
Education: University degree in a relevant discipline
Background:
* Knowledge of the English language
* Advanced knowledge of working in Office packages and other software packages (e.g. AutoCAD, etc.)
* Geotechnical Engineer must prove that he has spent at least 5 years in the position of responsible contractor and/or expert supervision on underground metro construction projects.
* Geotechnical Engineer must prove that he has spent at least 9 years in the position of responsible contractor and/or expert supervision on underground metro construction projects.
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Track Expert, Surat, India
Job ID#: 15004
Discipline: Permanent Way
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Chief Track Expert for the HSR Mumbai-Ahmedabad Project based at Surat.
Role & Responsibility:
1) Report to Project Director
2) Communicate with CPM of the Client
3) Manage and supervise Regional Office
4) Manage overall matters for project management consultancy of track construction and track staff in RO
5) Check reports and documents such as the Engineer's Monthly and Quarterly Progress Report, Material Approval, and Method Statement and submit to HO
6) Responsible for the project monitoring of track package
7) Approve the Contractor's Monthly Progress Report and Contractor's Action Report
8) Chair site meetings such as regular and ad-hoc meetings specifically monthly and weekly progress meetings and review the minutes of meetings
9) Monitor quality of the works so that requirements are met
10) Evaluate the Contractor's claims & variations and send recommendations to the Client
11) Inspect, verify and fairly determine claims
12) Receive and issue letters and documents as communication channel for the package
13) Witness to review & confirm the Tests on Completion, and issue instructions to the Contractor
14) Approve and submit to CPM the Contractor's request for payment certificate
15) At any time when requested, support the Project Management Advisory Team of Project Director, Deputy Project Director (JPN) and Deputy Project Director (IND) and attend its meeting
Job Requirements:
* Min Total 20-year BE Civil
* 15 years in railway
* 7 years in HSR / Metro on a similar capacity.
* Immediate requirement
* Location - Surat
* Duration more than 5 years
* On Roll Position
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
