Railway Track Works Manager
About the job
- A Bac+5 degree in Civil Engineering or Public Works is required.
- More than five years of experience as an owner's engineer (MOE) in railway track works is required.
- The candidate must be autonomous and able to make decisions and manage operations with significant technical and safety stakes.
- The candidate must have recognized mastery of railway standards and National Instructions.
- The candidate must have a strong understanding of railway safety issues, work-interception organization, and construction-site interface management.
- A category B driving licence is required.
- Manage railway track construction operations in urban railway environments.
- Define intervention methods, construction phasing, and the resources needed to deliver construction sites successfully.
- Ensure railway safety and compliance with regulatory requirements throughout projects.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise work performed by contractors and other stakeholders.
- Manage project finances, monitor construction contracts and budgets, and provide associated reporting.
- Lead and unite project teams around safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Prepare and manage construction contracts.
- Conduct pre-acceptance operations and commission installations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of professional practices and lessons learned from completed operations.
- The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should have a sense of responsibility and organization.
- The candidate should have managerial abilities and experience steering external contractors.
About the company
RATP Group is a global public transport company that runs and maintains urban and suburban transit networks. It operates in 15 countries with 100 subsidiaries and 71,000 employees, serving about 12 million passengers daily. Its work spans design, project management, operation, and engineering of trains, metros, trams, and buses, along with ongoing maintenance to keep services running smoothly. The company uses its expertise to deliver reliable, safe, accessible, and well-informed travel experiences, and it pursues continuous service improvement and sustainability, aiming to expand internationally through major projects while meeting new passenger expectations.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1948
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RATP Group plans 6,600 hires in 2026, including 3,500 in Île-de-France.
- Caen rail starts July 2027, adding nearly 20% of regional TER traffic.
- RATP's new security powers from March 2026 strengthen fare control and incident response.
What critics are saying
- Paris agents faced 1,303 assaults and 3,129 threats in 2025, worsening retention.
- Asheville riders reported 62% on-time performance, driving complaints, fines, and labor lawsuits.
- Competition is eroding moat: ComfortDelGro and others beat RATP Dev in international tenders.
What makes RATP unique
- RATP controls Paris mobility infrastructure, operations, and security across the Île-de-France network.
- RATP Dev wins long-duration tenders, including Caen rail in 2027 and Copenhagen Metro.
- RATP pilots autonomous buses on Paris line 393, gaining regulatory approval for France-wide testing.
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