Railway Operations Expert

• Work with a multidisciplinary team, make a difference in seamless project delivery
• Be part of a significant role to ensure financial success of the ongoing construction project
• ‘Real Impact, made together’ – play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries

Create futures worth inheriting with SJ Group 

At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

 Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

SMEC simplifies the complex. We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

About the role

Railway Operations Expert will provide senior-level expertise in railway operations and transport planning to support feasibility studies, design, and tender preparation. The role focuses on optimizing station layouts, passenger and freight facilities, and multi-modal transport integration, while assessing current and future transport demand, including cross-border and freight traffic. The incumbent will contribute to capacity planning, network improvement, and development of transport models, ensuring efficient and sustainable railway solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing station conditions, operational requirements, and future demand to develop optimal yard and facility layouts.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed layout plans covering passenger, freight, maintenance, and container handling facilities.
• Provide input during finalization of scope of work, phasing of work, preparation of study report, detailed layouts, designs, drawings, specifications, BOQ items & quantity, and tendering services.
• Conduct transport demand analysis using data collection, surveys, and modeling techniques. Develop and calibrate passenger and freight transport models for scenario analysis and forecasting.
• Identify network bottlenecks and evaluate options for capacity enhancement and network expansion.

About You:

• Graduation in related discipline.
• 15 years of professional experience, preferably 10 years’ experience in railway field.
• 8 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and design consultancy, including preferably 6 years’ experience as Railway Operations or for similar type consultancy.

We value equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to do their best. We recognise the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

Join us and be part of a culture where we rise together, deliver excellence, and expand what’s possible. ‘Real impact, made together’ is at the core of everything we do, embracing diverse perspectives to drive meaningful impact and build a shared legacy.

How to apply

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To find out more about SMEC, please visit our website at www.smec.com

Note to Agencies
All recruitment activities are coordinated through our Global Talent Acquisition team.  At this time, this role does not require agency support. Please refrain from forwarding résumés directly to employees or hiring managers, as unsolicited submissions will not be accepted and no fees will be payable.

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