Testing and Commissioning Manager - Rail Transit Project

About the role

Egis Group is looking for an experienced Testing and Commissioning Manager for a major rail transit infrastructure project in Cairo, Egypt. The role oversees the T&C assessment, coordination and scheduling of railway systems, MEP works and telecommunication systems, leads System Integration Tests and directs the Trial Operation Period so that all systems meet requirements, regulatory standards and quality benchmarks before handover.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee T&C assessment, coordination and scheduling of railway, MEP and telecommunication systems
• Supervise System Integration Tests across ventilation, fire protection, power supply and distribution, signalling, automatic protection, rolling stock, SCADA, train operation and supervision, low and high voltage power, automatic fare collection and control and remote operation systems
• Plan, schedule and coordinate testing and commissioning programmes for each project phase, keeping to timelines and budgets
• Plan and lead the Trial Operation Period
• Develop testing protocols, procedures and checklists aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Lead and supervise testing teams, provide technical guidance, training and performance feedback
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Analyse test results, identify discrepancies and root causes, and run corrective action plans
• Prepare technical documentation, reports and compliance records, and maintain records and databases of testing activities and certifications
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders, monitor testing equipment, and manage vendor relationships with external testing providers
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards and organisational policies

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• At least 15 years of overall professional experience in engineering and infrastructure
• At least 7 years in testing, commissioning and quality assurance within rail transit or similar transport infrastructure
• At least 5 years managing and implementing T&C programmes in a senior technical role
• Hands-on experience commissioning MEP systems and electrified rail transit
• Leadership and team management experience in technical environments
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic is essential

Required skills

• Commissioning and validation of ventilation, fire protection, power supply and distribution, signalling, SCADA, automatic fare collection and control and remote operation systems
• System integration testing and analysis of technical data and troubleshooting
• Technical documentation, report writing and compliance record management
• Project management and safety standards knowledge

Desirable: PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification; knowledge of ISO and IEC standards; previous metro or light rail experience in the Middle East or North Africa.