Rail expert (future outlook & disruptions)

Do Well Do Good; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading consultancy firm seeks a senior expert in rail technologies for a short-term consultancy role. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of experience in track engineering, rail manufacturing, and welding, with a focus on understanding future disruptions and regulatory changes. Responsibilities include assessing technological shifts until 2050 and providing independent insights on long-term industry risks. This position involves remote interviews or workshops and requires confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in track engineering or rail industry.
• Proven ability to analyse future disruptions and trends.
• Strong understanding of operational models and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilités

• Assess technological disruptions in rail by 2035 and 2050.
• Evaluate evolution of rail materials and welding standards.
• Articulate views on long-term risks and opportunities.

Connaissances

Understanding of rail manufacturing

Expertise in rail maintenance and welding technologies

Analytical skills on future trends

Knowledge of regulations and standards

Description du poste

We are looking for a senior executive / expert with extensive insights on the future of rail (manufacturing, installation, management, performance, costs, and maintenance), for a short-term consultancy to support a forward-looking strategic assessment of rail-welding technologies, with a strong focus on future disruptions and regulatory change.

Scope of work

• Expected technological disruptions in rail (manufacturing, exploitaiton, welding, track maintenance) to 2035 and 2050.
• Evolution of rail materials and implications for welding processes and standards.
• Shifts in operational models, including reduced track possession time, maintenance under traffic, and system-level optimisation.
• How total cost of ownership, availability constraints and network capacity pressures may reshape welding decisions.
• Regulatory and normative trends affecting ATW, FBW and alternative techniques, including safety, certification, ESG and reporting requirements.
• Impact of sustainability regulation (scope 3, reporting obligations, due diligence) on technology choice and supplier selection.

Profile sought

• 15 plus years of experience in track engineering, system management, infrastructure strategy, rail manufacturing, welding, or rail maintenance.
• Proven ability to analyse future trends, not only current practices.
• Strong understanding of standards, regulation and infrastructure or operator decision-making.
• Ability to articulate structured, independent views on long-term risks and opportunities.

Format

• Short-term engagement.
• Remote expert interview or workshop format.
• Confidential, non-attributed discussion.