Track Foreman for a Highly Complex Railway Project

Track Foreman for a Highly Complex Railway Project

ConfiARTE
ConfiARTE
Tarragona, Spain€46,000 - €54,000On-siteAdded 2 days agoSenior · 5+ yearsPermanent

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About the role

Tarragona (Vila-seca) | €46,000 – €54,000 gross salary | Strategic project worth over €23M

Lead the execution of a railway infrastructure that will shape the future of mobility in Tarragona.

At ConfiARTE we are looking for a Track Foreman to join one of the leading construction companies in the sector and take on the coordination of the railway superstructure for a new tram operating facility in Tarragona.

This is a project worth over €23 million, which will involve building a complete railway infrastructure integrating track yards for workshops and stabling areas, civil works, electrification, drainage, urban development, installations and state-of-the-art railway systems.

If you have experience in track construction and enjoy leading teams on site, this is an opportunity to take part in a benchmark project within the railway sector.

What you'll do

What will your mission be?

You will be responsible for organising, coordinating and supervising all work related to the execution of the railway superstructure, ensuring that production progresses in line with the schedule, quality standards and established safety conditions.

Your role will be key to ensuring the correct integration of the track with the other disciplines involved in the project.

What will your main responsibilities be?

  • Organise and supervise track construction work on a daily basis.
  • Coordinate in-house teams, specialised machinery and subcontracting companies.
  • Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with drawings, technical specifications and the schedule.
  • Supervise setting-out, alignments, levels, gauges, superelevation and track geometry.
  • Control the assembly of rails, sleepers, turnouts and other railway superstructure elements.
  • Coordinate interfaces with civil works, drainage, installations, electrification and overhead catenary.
  • Supervise team performance and control materials, machinery and daily production reports.
  • Ensure order, organisation and safety at the worksites.
  • Detect issues and propose technical solutions during execution.
  • Maintain continuous communication with the Production Manager and the Site Manager regarding work progress.
  • Take part in testing, final inspections and preparation of project close-out documentation.

What you'll get

What do we offer you?

  • Salary between €46,000 and €54,000 gross per year, depending on experience.
  • Joining a leading construction company in the development of major railway infrastructures.
  • Participation in a unique new-build project of high technical complexity.
  • Direct responsibility for one of the most important units of the project.
  • Integration into a highly specialised, multidisciplinary technical team.
  • Long-term project with real possibilities of continuity in future company projects.
  • Immediate start or according to availability.

Why join this project?

We are not just looking for a Track Foreman.

We are looking for a professional who wants to lead the on-site execution of a benchmark railway infrastructure, taking part in a project where technical precision, coordination and organisational skills will be key to success.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a landmark project, work with a top-tier team and continue developing your career within a company with a solid track record in the railway sector.

EUR 46,000–54,000 per year

How you'll work

full-time

Permanent

On-site

About the company & team

Management, Team Leadership

Requirements

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a professional with extensive experience in railway works, accustomed to leading teams on site and capable of coordinating the execution of a critical unit within a large-scale project.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Track Foreman or leader of railway teams.
  • Demonstrable experience in the assembly, renewal or maintenance of railway track.
  • Knowledge of track geometry, alignments, levels, superelevation, turnouts and construction procedures.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, longitudinal profiles, cross-sections and technical documentation.
  • Experience coordinating workers, railway machinery and subcontracting companies.
  • Training in Occupational Risk Prevention for the construction sector.
  • Experience in tram, metro, conventional rail or high-speed projects will be especially valued.
  • Current railway authorisations are highly valued.
  • Leadership, organisational skills, decision-making ability and a strong focus on field work.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

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