Project director – Commuter Rail (RER)

Project description :
• NAIROBI COMMUTER RAIL (similar to an RER system) – Renewal of 10 km of railway track + 4.5 km of new ballasted railway track. Scope includes civil works, railway track, structures, and signalling.
• Project Duration: 6 months of studies/design + 18 months of construction + 24 months for testing, commissioning, trials, and signalling.
• Assignment Duration: 40 months
• Start Date: Q1 2026
• Rotations: None, but 5 weeks of paid leave
• Contract Type: Technical assistance
• Salary: All-inclusive package

Missions :
• Represent the company to the client, authorities, and local stakeholders
• Define and maintain the project strategy (schedule, risks, budget, resources)
• Manage planning, costs, and performance
• Supervise works and ensure on-site coordination
• Oversee testing, trials, and commissioning
• Manage local and expatriate teams
• Produce technical documentation in English

• 15 years of experience (mandatory)
• Degree: Engineering (mandatory)
• Languages: English (mandatory), French is an asset
• Key Skills:
• FIDIC Contract Management (Yellow Book) + Railway track + Ballast + Experience in track renewal + Bridge experience (new construction + rehabilitation)
• Strong presentation skills (SICMA interface) + Documentation production + Good verbal communication