Track Engineer

As a Lead Track Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

- Develop and assist programmes aided by staging diagrams for all track work activities

- Develop Method Statements and assist Site Managers with Task Briefing Sheets & mitigation plans

- Take on smaller technical budgetary constraints; including materials & equipment requirements

- Effectively communicate task requirements to internal & external staff Design Reviews

- Design reviews to confirm safety of the proposed construction works to include review of staging feasibility, ballast calculations and track componentry procurement.

- Assist with any opportunity to improve the design with regard to efficiency, budget and engineering focus

- Liaise with Project Engineer and Engineering Manager of any concerns/technical queries regarding design data

- Ensure all interfacing activities are understood and coordinated with track activities to avoid conflict and clashes.

- Process external design data to enable effective setting out and installation; including generation of Scheme Sheets, ITPs, As Built sheets, tamping files & 3D design files

- Manage and implement the effective setting out of the renewal installation including 3D control methods

- Manage, maintain and record calibration certificates for all surveying and other equipment to required quality

- Development of Inspection & test plans (ITPs) and ensure approval of each

- Lead, direct and monitor the on-site engineering works undertaken by internal & external resource for all site works.

- Ensure the implementation of ITPs to monitor and record compliance of the construction works assurance that work is completed and documented complaint to necessary and applicable standards, specifications & company procedures

- Ensure the technical assurance and compliance of track works to standards, specifications and Track Quality

- Ensure the recording of as-built details on drawings and documents in support of the health and safety files

- Produce Health & Safety file information

- Identify potential variations to contract and opportunities for added value to the Project Engineer / Project Manager

- Effectively manage the utilisation of plant and equipment on site Who we're looking for You will have the following:

- Technical track planning experience

- Track renewals/engineering delivery experience (Tamping / Stressing / Gauging)

- Knowledge of 3D Track control software (e.g. Trimble Business Centre) and production of control files

- Knowledge of tamping software (ALC / MOST) for the production of geometry & front offset files for tamping

- Up-to-date relevant knowledge of track engineering standards and of industry best practice

- Valid PTS card is desirable as is DLR specific competency

- Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure, and a customer centric, flexible approach;

- Proficient in the use of 2D and 3D surveying and gauging equipment

- Computer literate including: Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook, MS Projet