Job Description

Chief Signalling Expert (Rail) - Expat role, IndiaWe are seeking a Chief Signalling Expert for a major railway project in India, working with a leading European consultancy. This critical role involves overseeing all system aspects, specifically signalling, automatic fare collection, platform screen doors, and telecommunications.Key Responsibilities:

• Critical Study: Review of the Detailed Project Report (DPR), focusing on systems integration for signalling, fare collection, platform screen doors, and telecom.
• Procurement Strategy & Bid Management: Develop procurement strategies and manage the bid process for contractors, suppliers, and design consultants.
• Design Proof-Checking: Ensure technical proposals, designs, and specifications are in line with system integration requirements.
• Supervision of Implementation: Oversee the implementation of systems, ensuring all tasks meet project timelines and specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and implement the Quality Assurance Plan for systems integration across signalling, fare collection, platform doors, and telecommunications.
• Testing, Trials, and Commissioning: Supervise inspections, testing, trials, statutory approvals, and system commissioning.
• Capacity Building: Transfer knowledge and provide capacity building for NCRTC
• Project Management & Monitoring: Ensure the project is on track, manage risks, and provide timely reports to stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in signalling and related systems within rail projects.
• Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline.
• Metro & Railway Signalling Systems (ERTMS, ETCS, CBTC and Telecom)
• Proven experience in leading large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of signalling systems, telecommunication, and associated technologies.
• Ability to manage contractors, suppliers, and technical teams.

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