Approval Manager - Subways

Project overview

For an exciting client in the rail technology sector, I am currently looking for a freelance Approval Manager - Subways.

• Start: asap
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Braunschweig
• Workload: Full-time
• Contract Type: Freelance

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the technical approval of train control and signaling systems in the German subway environment according to BOStrab and TR SIG ZA.
• Coordination and management of the entire approval process with the responsible Technical Supervisory Authorities (TAB).
• Creation, review, and coordination of approval and evidence documentation.
• Coordination with internal departments, experts, testing organizations, and authorities.
• Execution of conformity and safety assessments for signaling systems.
• Support of tests, commissioning, and official acceptances within the scope of new and modification projects.
• Evaluation of technical changes regarding their impact on permits and approvals.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, guidelines, and legal requirements in the field of urban rail transport systems.

Requirements

Does this sound like you? Then I look forward to receiving your CV including your hourly rate.

The recruitment consultancy SThree is managing the advertised position on behalf of its client.

• Completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Automation Technology, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience in the field of train control technology, signaling technology, or control and signaling technology in rail transport.
• Good knowledge of BOStrab, ideally also of TR SIG ZA and other approval-relevant regulations.
• Experience in dealing with authorities, experts, or testing organizations.
• Structured way of working as well as strong communication and coordination skills.
• Very good German language skills, both written and spoken.

Project details

• Start: 2026-11
• Duration: 6 Monate
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German