Lead Railway Engineer, Permanent Way
Posted 19/08/2024 by Colas Rail
At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.
Purpose of the Role
Assist the Programme Delivery and Production Manager’s teams in the management of ‘Track’ discipline specific areas of assigned works within the programme which can include S&C, plain line, enhancements or other works required by the business. Contribute to development and take ownership of assigned works from Development and Design Stage. Ensure assigned works are delivered in compliance with all relevant Safety Legislation, to the correct specification and in the most cost effective manner. Taking CRE responsibilities for South Rail Systems Alliance in the delivery team. Overseeing the management of the regional technical team where allocated.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Programme Delivery and production manager’s teams in managing the delivery teams to plan works to meet or improve upon agreed target costs. Ensure changes to scope and specification are managed and that Risk/Change Registers are robustly maintained. Participate and contribute to the development of works in line with GRIP4Track process and the engineering management plan
- Prepare methodologies, resource requirements, estimates and plans to ensure safe and cost effective delivery of the works
- Lead the technical team in the successful delivery of works in line with specification, programme requirements, standards, policies and procedures
- Ensure agreed performance and other KPI’s are met.
- Ensure that all work activities are carried out in accordance with conditions of contract, health and safety legislation and alliance procedures.
- Manage the preparation of all Work Package Plans, Task Briefs and other required documentation to the required standard and timescale. Ensure all Health & Safety Files are completed.
- Manage the welfare of assigned staff and participate with human resources as required. Ensure all staff are trained and competent to undertake their duties.
- Monitor the progress, assurance, compliance and costs of the works, preparing and contributing to reports as required.
- Direct and monitor the performance and competency of all staff under your control.
- Promote and ensure safe working practices in accordance with the appropriate safety legislation and alliance/business requirements.
- Undertake investigation of accidents, incidents and other non-conformances, preparing reports and making recommendations where directed.
- Review completed works to ensure ‘Best Practice’ and ‘Lessons Learnt’ activities are captured, recorded and utilised in future work planning and execution
- Act as and undertake the duties Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) for the Construction.
- Ensure compliance with Alliance health and safety, quality and environment processes for the programme and drive safety initiatives and an embedded safety culture through everything we do.
The job holder will have:
- H.N.C. in an engineering discipline with 5 years
- Experience in a management post.
- Knowledge of Track Renewal and enhancement processes, operational railway and associated safety matters
- An understanding of the arrangements required for the independent assessment of work.
- CDM, risk assessment, auditing internal and external competency.
What we Offer
Competitive Salary
34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
Company funded Job Use Van
Business fuel card* (for business fuel purchases only)
Industry leading Life Assurance
Healthcare Cash Plan
Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
Pension Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Long Service Award
Season Ticket Loan
Occupational Health Service
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 102096-42764328
- Job ID:
- 222188470
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