Technical Expert / Project Manager - High-Speed Rail Position Title: Technical Expert / Project Manager - High-Speed Rail Location: France (on-site as required) Start Date: ASAP Project Context: This role supports the delivery of the LGV Bordeaux-Toulouse high-speed line, a strategic extension of France's national LGV network. The expert will be embedded within the project to provide high-level technical oversight and ensure compliance with national and SNCF standards. Candidate Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, or related discipline 15+ years of professional experience in rail infrastructure Proven experience in high-speed rail projects, ideally within the French network Key Technical Competencies: High-speed rail systems (HSR) design and implementation SNCF infrastructure standards and operational practices Rail signalling systems (including ERTMS, TVM, or other applicable SNCF technologies) Telecommunications systems for railway applications Track systems, alignment, and interface with rolling stock Civil engineering as it relates to rail infrastructure (structures, earthworks, etc.) Project and Stakeholder Management: Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale rail infrastructure Ability to interface with government bodies, SNCF, contractors, and design consultants Fluent in French (spoken and written); English proficiency preferred for international coordination Role Objectives: Support the successful delivery of the LGV Bordeaux-Toulouse project by providing expert guidance on engineering and systems integration Ensure all works under the consultant's remit align with SNCF technical and safety requirements Contribute to risk analysis, technical reviews, and design validation processes Participate in tender technical clarifications and interface with project governance bodies as needed Assist in the coordination between design, construction, and operations stakeholders to secure project milestones