Lead Rail Scheme Engineer – Freight & Decarbonisation

NTU International A/S; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking a Non-Key Expert: Rails Scheme Lead for a project in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in rail infrastructure, preferably in freight, and a strong background in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and involvement in feasibility studies are highly desirable. Proficiency in English is required. Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn or email their CV.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in rail infrastructure, ideally in freight.
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
• Involvement in preparatory studies related to rail infrastructure.

Skills

Civil/electrical/mechanical engineering

Oral and written English proficiency

Rail infrastructure experience

Experience in freight rail

Education

University degree in relevant discipline

Job description

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the implementation of the EIB funded project called: JETP South Africa Transnet Decarbonisation Framework Loan and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

Location: South Africa.

Duration: Q3 2026.

Non-Key Expert: Rails Scheme Lead (per Scheme)

☝️ Minimum Qualifications and skills:

• University degree in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• Proficiency in oral and written English language.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in rail infrastructure, preferably freight, of which at least 3 years preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Working experience in South Africa is an added advantage.
• Involvement in a minimum of 2 preparatory studies (feasibility studies, detailed design, tender documentation) related to rail infrastructure in the past 10 years.
• Experience in freight rail that is carbon-friendly is considered as an advantage.
• Involvement in a minimum of 1 rail project in a developing country, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa, financed by EU, EIB or other IFI’s in the past 10 years.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to [e-mail]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.