About UNIFE 

UNIFE represents the European Rail Industry in Brussels since 1992. The Association gathers more than 80  of Europe’s leading large and medium-sized rail supply companies active in the design, manufacture, maintenance and refurbishment of rail transport systems, subsystems and related equipment. A further one thousand suppliers of railway equipment partake in UNIFE activities through 16 national rail industry associations. UNIFE members have an 80% market share in Europe and supply more than 50% of the worldwide production of rail equipment and services.

Job description

We are looking for a Technical Affairs Manager, who will be mainly responsible for: 

- The project management, dissemination, communication and exploitation activities for ongoing and future EU funded research projects. 

- The co-ordination of UNIFE’s activities in the respective fields of European regulation, standardisation and technical railway legislation. 

He/she will assist the relevant internal working groups of the association. 

The Technical Affairs Manager/Project Manager will have to report to the UNIFE Manager responsible for European Research, Standardisation and Regulation. 

Candidate’s requirements

• University or Master’s degree in engineering or project management with 2-3 years professional experience. 

• Relevant experience in project management. 

• Strong coordination/organisation skills and excellent written and verbal communications skills. 

• Rigorous, detail oriented and strong analytical skills. 

• The ability to work both independently and closely with all members of the UNIFE team is a must 

• The candidate must be fluent in English; knowledge of other European languages is a plus. 

• Experience in the railway industry is an advantage. 

• Knowledge of key EU transport/rail issues is an advantage. 

• Knowledge of European railway regulatory and standardisation process is an advantage. 

For this position UNIFE is looking for a dynamic, independent, team-oriented and creative person, willing to work in a small team and to travel abroad on a regular basis. 

We offer

• A stimulating and dynamic international environment 

• Opportunities to develop skills and understanding of rail transport and technology 

• An attractive remuneration package suited to the candidate’s education and experience 

To apply please send a CV together with a cover letter to marcos.mendez<στο>unife.org by 24th November 2014. No Phone inquiries please.