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It's a bumper week for Jobs of the Week this week.
In Vietnam, we are seeking an Operations and Maintenance Expert; Signalling, Power Supply and Communications Expert; Civil Works Technical Expert and Rolling Stock Technical Expert to work on the Hanoi Line 5 Project (candidates must be fluent in Mandarin).
Also, our client is bidding for work on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India and they are seeking candidates for Team Leader / Project Director (International), Chief Safety, Health and Environmental Expert, Elevated (National), Chief Safety, Health and Environment Expert, Underground (National) and Chief Structural Design Expert (National).
And in Malaysia, we are looking for a Project Manager (Electrical), a Project Manager (Civil), a Project Manager (Railway - Civil / Track) and a Procurement Manager.
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Rail Personnel
Rail News
20 January 2026. Saudi Arabia. Riyadh metro Red Line extension contact awarded
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has awarded a design and build contract for an 8·4 km extension of the automated metro’s Red Line from King Saud University west to the Diriyah Gate development area. The contract announced by the RCRC on January 12 has been awarded to by a consortium led by Italy’s Webuild and including India’s L&T, Saudi Arabia’s NESMA and France’s Alstom. The extension will include 1·3 km on viaduct and 7·1 km in bored tunnel, with three of the five stations underground.
Source: Railway Gazette
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched a public tender for the manufacture of ten new passenger trains for its Northern Network. The initiative forms part of the company’s ongoing programme to develop the rail transport system and improve the efficiency of passenger services, in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030. The tender covers the design, manufacture and supply of the trains, as well as the provision of fleet maintenance services. The inclusion of long-term maintenance is intended to support operational readiness and asset sustainability. Bids must be submitted by 11 May 2026, in accordance with the applicable public procurement regulations.
Source: Railway News
19 January 2026. Indonesia. Proposal introduced for Trans-Borneo Railway Extension
The Government of Sarawak has voiced support for extending the proposed Trans-Borneo Railway across the border into Kalimantan, Indonesia, to strengthen regional trade, mobility, and economic integration across Borneo. The planned extension is expected to improve Sarawak–Kalimantan logistics links, support bilateral trade, and promote people-to-people connectivity, particularly as regional travel demand rises ahead of major events in Borneo. The initiative aligns with wider ambitions to develop Borneo into a more integrated economic and trading region.
Source: Southeast Infrastructure
19 January 2026. DOTr Vows to Expedite Railway, Road Projects to Boost Philippine Economy
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is doing its best to speed up the completion of major transport infrastructure projects.Lopez said the move is in line with the order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to translate public investments into tangible benefits for commuters and the broader economy. “Expediting the construction of transport projects means ramping up infrastructure spending to ensure that these projects will truly benefit the Filipino people,” Lopez said.
Source: The Manila Times
UK: Transport for London has appointed Indra as the next strategic and technical partner for the operation of its fare collection system, which the Spanish company said is ‘the world’s largest and most prestigious ticketing system, serving one of the most far-reaching and complex public transportation networks on the planet’.The £524m contract known as Project Proteus runs until 2034. Options and possible extensions to 2039 could take the total value to more than £845m. The signing of the contract was announced on January 16, having been delayed by an appeal submitted by incumbent contractor Cubic Transportation Systems.
Source: Railway Gazette
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the first civil engineering contract for the Downtown Line 2 Extension (DTL2e), marking the start of major construction activity on the project. The contract, valued at approximately 326 million SGD, covers the design and construction of tunnels between the future DE1 station and the DE2 interchange station. It has been awarded to a joint venture between Woh Hup Engineering Pte Ltd and Underground Technology Engineering Construction Pte Ltd.
Source: Railway News
Jobs of the Week
Project Manager (Electrical), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job ID#: 15309
Discipline: Electrical
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Project Manager (Electrical) to support their activities on the TNB Substations project.
This role will be based at Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and may require travel to the site (out of Selangor/KL (on and off basis).
The Project Manager (Electrical) will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing civil engineering projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
Must have TNB project-related experience
Job Requirements:
Degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant project experience in TNB substations projects
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Project Manager (Civil), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job ID#: 15308
Discipline: Civil
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Project Manager (Civil) to support their activities on the TNB Substations project.
This role will be based at Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and may require travel to the site (out of Selangor/KL (on and off basis).
The Project Manager (Civil) will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing civil engineering projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
Must have TNB project-related experience
Job Requirements:
Degree in Civil Engineering with relevant project experience in TNB substations projects
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Project Manager (Railway - Civil / Track), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job ID#: 15307
Discipline: Civil
Language: English, Mandarin
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Project Manager (Civil & Track) to support their activities in Malaysia.
This role will be based at the site (Port Klang, Selangor).
You will be responsible for overseeing railway infrastructure projects, managing timelines, budgets, and resources from planning through construction, focusing on track, bridges, tunnels, and support structures, while coordinating engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with standards. Key duties include developing project plans, managing contracts, ensuring site safety, monitoring progress, reporting, and handling stakeholder communication for successful on-time, on-budget delivery.
Job Requirements:
Degree in Civil Engineering with relevant working experience in railway projects, preferably track
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Procurement Manager, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job ID#: 15306
Discipline: Procurement
Language: English, Mandarin
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Procurement Manager to support their activities in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for end-to-end procurement for complex rail projects, developing strategies, managing supplier relationships, handling tenders (RFPs/EOIs), negotiating contracts for large spends (engineering, IT, construction), ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and driving cost savings for critical assets like rolling stock, infrastructure, and IT, working closely with finance and stakeholders for budget adherence and operational excellence.
Job Requirements:
Experience in procurement/supply chain management, preferably in railway projects/power infrastructure projects or the construction industry.
Contact: Jackie Hendry (jackie@railpersonnel.com)
Operations and Maintenance Expert, Hanoi, Vietnam
Job ID#: 15319
Discipline: Operations
Language: English, Mandarin
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Expert to support their activities on the Hanoi Line 5 Project.
Responsibilities:
- Review coordination schemes for train dispatching, emergency operations, and maintenance organization and preparation;
- Supervise overall operation testing, systems acceptance, and pre-operations preparation, and
- Propose operational organization optimization.
Job Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in operations and maintenance planning;
- Fluent (read, write, speak) in Mandarin Chinese and English, and Vietnamese is optional; and
- Full-time based in Hanoi.
Contact: Renee Wade (renee@railpersonnel.com)
Signalling, Power Supply and Communications Expert, Hanoi, Vietnam
Job ID#: 15318
Discipline: Signalling
Language: English, Mandarin
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Signalling, Power Supply and Communications Expert to support their activities on the Hanoi Line 5 Project.
Responsibilities:
- Review NOCC connection interface schemes (signalling, control and monitor, communication, power supply, ticketing);
- Supervise the installation and testing of signalling, power supply, and communications systems; and
- Coordinate interoperability issues of electromechanical systems.
Job Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in delivering EPC / turnkey metro projects in their respective areas of expertise;
- Fluent (read, write, speak) in Mandarin Chinese and English, and Vietnamese is optional.
- Working knowledge of EN standards; and
- Full-time based in Hanoi.
Contact: Renee Wade (renee@railpersonnel.com)
Civil Works Technical Expert, Hanoi, Vietnam
Job ID#: 15317
Discipline: Civil
Language: English, Mandarin
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Civil Works Technical Expert to support their activities on the Hanoi Line 5 Project.
Responsibilities:
- Review physical parameters and design schemes of lines, stations, and depots;
- Supervise on-site physical layer construction quality;
- Propose physical layer interoperability optimization suggestions.
Job Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in delivering EPC / turnkey metro projects in their respective areas of expertise;
- Fluent (read, write, speak) in Mandarin Chinese and English, and Vietnamese is optional.
- Working knowledge of EN standards; and
- Full-time based in Hanoi.
Contact: Renee Wade (renee@railpersonnel.com)
Rolling Stock Technical Expert, Hanoi, Vietnam
Job ID#: 15316
Discipline: Rolling Stock
Language: English, Mandarin
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Rolling Stock Technical Expert to support their activities on the Hanoi Line 5 Project.
Responsibilities:
- Review physical parameters and design of rolling stock, and depot equipment;
- Supervise on-site physical layer construction quality;
- Propose physical layer interoperability optimization suggestions.
Job Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in delivering EPC / turnkey metro projects in their respective areas of expertise;
- Fluent (read, write, speak) in Mandarin Chinese and English, and Vietnamese is optional;
- Working knowledge of EN standards, and full-time based in Hanoi.
Contact: Renee Wade (renee@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Structural Design Expert (Underground), New Delhi, India
Job ID#: 15323
Discipline: Structural Engineering
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India, and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Structural Design Expert (Underground) (National).
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Review and approval of tender design/drawings along with specifications for the procurement of civil-related components, elevated structures.
- Proof checking of geotechnical reports/data, providing the technical inputs for design, etc.
- Proof check and approval of the technical civil works proposals, design and drawings of civil works such as structural elements of station, entry-exit, PD, viaduct, ramps, depot, drainage arrangement, roads subways, utility diversions, STP, retaining wall, Sheds, railing, cable trays, crash barrier, view barrier, steel structure, PEB & facade, bearing, method statements, repair methodology, building, construction methodology, erecting scheme, temporary structure and all miscellaneous items related to implementation of project etc.
- Ensure that the recommended design complies with tender requirements, enactments, codes, and regulations relevant to the Civil Works and has taken into consideration the construction methodologies, associated Temporary Works, and Contractor's Equipment and available resources.
Job Requirements:
- Below 65 years preferred for all positions as on the last day of the month before the month of the bid submission deadline
- Graduate in a relevant field (minimum requirement)
- Postgraduate in a relevant field (advantageous)
- Overall 30 years of experience in Rail-based Passenger Transit System
- 9 years of experience as Chief Structural Design Expert (Elevated) in Rail-based Passenger Transit System
- 3 Eligible Assignments as Chief Structural Design Expert (Elevated)
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Safety, Health, and Environmental Expert – Underground, New Delhi, India
Job ID#: 15322
Discipline: Safety
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India, and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Safety, Health and Environmental Expert – Underground (National).
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead the Construction Safety, Health, and Environment team to perform the following tasks:
- Review and approval of provision in the bid documents in respect of all aspects related to Construction Safety, Health, and Environment.
- Establish a Safety Management System covering the comprehensive safety management in the whole railway system, which shall include: safety requirements for disaster protection of fire, flooding, earthquakes and lightning, train operation rules.
- Develop emergency procedures, including contact networking with hospitals, fire stations, police stations, military bases, and other organizations, if any.
- Review, approve, and ensure implementation of safety plans, procedures, and Method Statement of site work of the contractors.
- Monitoring the safety performance of the contractors.
- Conducting random and periodical safety audits of all works in the project and report with recommendations for improvement.
Job Requirements:
- Below 65 years preferred for all positions as on the last day of the month before the month of the bid submission deadline
- Graduate in a relevant field (minimum requirement)
- Postgraduate in a relevant field (advantageous)
- Overall 25 years of experience in Transport & Logistics
- 9 years of experience as Chief Safety, Health and Environmental Expert – Underground in Transport & Logistics
- 3 Eligible Assignments as Chief Safety, Health and Environmental Expert – Underground
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Chief Safety, Health, and Environmental Expert – Elevated, New Delhi, India
Job ID#: 15321
Discipline: Safety
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Safety, Health and Environmental Expert – Elevated (National).
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead the Construction Safety, Health, and Environment team to perform the following tasks:
- Review and approval of provision in the bid documents in respect of all aspects related to Construction Safety, Health, and Environment.
- Establish a Safety Management System covering the comprehensive safety management in the whole railway system which shall include; safety requirements for disaster protection of fire, flooding, earthquakes, and lightning, train operation rules.
- Develop emergency procedures including contact networking with hospitals, fire stations, polices stations, military bases, and other organizations, if any.
- Review, approve, and ensure implementation of safety plans, procedures, and Method Statement of site work of the contractors.
- Monitoring the safety performance of the contractors.
- Conducting random and periodical safety audits of all works in the project and report with recommendations for improvement.
Job Requirements:
- Below 65 years preferred for all positions as on the last day of the month before the month of the bid submission deadline
- Graduate in a relevant field (minimum requirement)
- Postgraduate in a relevant field (advantageous)
- Overall 25 years of experience in Transport & Logistics
- 9 years of experience as Chief Safety, Health and Environmental Expert - Elevated in Transport & Logistics
- 3 Eligible Assignments as Chief Safety, Health and Environmental Expert - Elevated
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
Team Leader / Project Director, New Delhi, India
Job ID#: 15320
Discipline: Project Management
Language: English
Job Description:
Our client is bidding for work on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India and they are seeking suitably qualified candidates for the role of Team Leader / Project Director (International).
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Leading and supervising the team of personnel for planning, construction and successful commissioning of the Project. Provide advice and guidance to the experts and the team on Technical, contractual, financial and legal matters related to the project implementation.
- Act as a bridge between the client and other stakeholders including regular interaction with the client. Attend meetings with the client and others stakeholders for exchange of policy and other matters related to successful implementation of Sarai Kale to SNB section,
- Overall responsibility for the design deliverables and the supervision of the project including quality, safety, environment, interface and timely delivery.
- Preparation of project strategy and plans. Review the project implementation schedule developed in the detailed engineering design stage. Review and monitor the work plans and schedules of various stakeholders and ensure consistency with the overall project schedule and updating the client on the progress of the project and Genral Consultant activities on a regular basis. Scheduling and ensuring timely mobilization and demobilization of team members.
- Compliance to requirements of multi-lateral funding institutions.
- Establishing procedures for any changes in the project criteria/scope.
- Act as the Engineer during construction Stage as per Scope of consultancy and Administer and supervise the works and consultancy including making correspondence, regular inspection of works and services, maintaining documents, interim and final payments, inspect adjacent properties etc.
- Establishing procedures and overall responsibility for Documentation for all works and contracts.
- Review the procedures for Construction and operational safety measures.
Job Requirements:
- Below 65 years preferred for all positions as on last day of the month before the month of bid submission deadline
- Graduate in relevant field (minimum requirement)
- Postgraduate in relevant field (advantageous)
- Overall ≥30 years of experience in Transport & Logistics
- 9 years of experience as Team Leader in Transport & Logistics sector
- 3 Eligible Assignments as Team Leader
- 8 years of experience on projects for Rail based Passenger Transit system with operational speed of 160 kmph or more (For Qualification >3 Years)
- Please note that out of total experience, minimum 5 years' experience as Chief Underground Expert (in execution of tunnels/Underground stations) or Chief Track Expert (in installation of ballast less track structure) under "Eligible assignment"
Contact: Rajni Tewani (rajni@railpersonnel.com)
