Permanent Way Engineer (Railway Civil Engineering) at Jamub Group of Companies

Jamub Group is a conglomerate of different companies duly registered in line with relevant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the attribute of which makes us a non-cyclical organisation. Established to deliver solutions in the various areas of our business interests, our delivery model spans Business to Business (B2B), Business to Government (B2G) and Business to Consumer (B2C) in the economic value chain with a range of products and services which cut across the industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Permanent Way Engineer (Railway Civil Engineering)

Location: Rivers

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate the design and construction of railway track infrastructure, including rails, sleepers, ballast, sub-ballast, and formation layers.
• Supervise track formation preparation, ballast distribution, rail stringing, sleeper laying, fastening systems installation, and track welding/alignment.
• Monitor track geometry compliance (gauge, cant, alignment, level, and smoothness) using track recording and monitoring equipment to ensure conformity with design tolerances and operational safety standards.
• Verify rail materials, fastenings, sleepers, ballast, and geotextiles against approved specifications and quality standards before incorporation into the works.
• Coordinate with civil works teams to ensure proper drainage systems, embankment stability, and subgrade compaction for long-term track performance.
• Manage track stressing, welding procedures (aluminothermic and flash-butt), and rail neutral temperature compliance.
• Oversee installation of turnouts, crossovers, expansion joints, and other special trackwork, ensuring correct setting out and operational compatibility.
• Implement and monitor safety protocols, method statements, and work sequences to minimise risks during track construction activities.
• Liaise with alignment, bridge, and signaling teams to ensure integration of permanent way works within the overall railway corridor.
• Provide technical input for as-built documentation, maintenance manuals, and handover reports.

Qualification

• B.Eng / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or Railway Engineering (M.Sc. in Railway Engineering/Infrastructure preferred).
• COREN registration (An advantage).
• Membership of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and/or international permanent way or railway engineering professional bodies preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ post-qualification experience in permanent way engineering for mainline or high-capacity railway projects.
• Proven track record in track design, construction, quality control, and commissioning.
• Experience with AREMA, UIC, and/or BS EN railway standards for track design and construction.
• Involvement in both office-based design reviews and site-based supervision.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in track design and monitoring software (e.g., Bentley Rail Track, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar).
• Knowledge of track welding techniques, ballast grading, drainage systems, and track formation engineering.
• Strong understanding of railway construction plant and equipment (e.g., tamping machines, ballast regulators, rail threaders).
• Ability to interpret track alignment and setting-out drawings with high accuracy.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities for multi-disciplinary railway projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in dynamic site conditions.
• Effective communication skills for liaison between contractors, consultants, and project management teams.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@jamubgroup.com using Permanent Way Engineer (Railway Civil Engineering) as the subject of the mail.