Technical Engineer
Make your mark with Colas Rail UK
At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.
This is true because...
- We value everyone as part of the same team.
- We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
- We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
- We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
- We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
- We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.
About Us
Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.
At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.
Leading by our values
Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.
We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.
We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.
We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.
Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.
Purpose of the Role
To support the Lead Engineer in all technical matters associated with the planning and construction of the allocated multi-disciplinary sites. To co-ordinate all PWay aspects of construction and associated works with the other disciplines, and to deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the client on time and to budget in line with all relevant standards, processes and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as directed by the Delivery Manager and Lead Engineer
- Ensure proposed construction plans are safe, cost effective and achievable
- Assist the Technical and Lead Engineers in improving productivity and introducing innovation
- Carry out risk assessments as part of design and construction work
- Carry out analysis, prepare plans/programmes, detailed site/track/topographical surveys, review or check Particular Specifications, designs or estimates, undertake detailed planning, site visits and progress work as directed.
- Assist Construction Manager and Lead Engineer to produce planning documents, multi-discipline Work Package Plans and Task Briefs
- Carry out CRT site assessments
- Discuss all construction and construct ability issues with the construction team possess
- Hold competence to raise/remove TSR to level 3 at any line speed
- Perform and control all on site technical activities and quality control, such as surveying, stressing and tamping
- Ensure liaison with other disciplines
- Ensure development of Junior Engineers/apprentices
- Follow all safety critical processes (such as ground disturbance, As-builts, CRT and track commissioning)
- Refer any design issues to the Lead Engineer (CRE) and CEM
- Refer non-compliance's to the standards and all technical issues to the Lead Engineer (CRE) and CEM
- Ensure timely production and communication of reports, including the submission of technical documents for the Health and Safety file.
- Attend planning and technical meetings as directed
- Attend engineering and technical briefing as directed
- Attend at all training and induction courses as directed
- Assist in audits as directed
- Cover weekend / night duties as per roster
- Ensure all foreseeable risks are identified and suitably mitigated
- Ensure construction work is delivered to the required quality and on-site quality checks are carried out.
- Carry out technical duties at worksite including all aspects of laser controlled digs, construction tamping, stressing and track commissioning (speed raising)
- Control all on site technical activities and quality control
- Ensure timely and accurate site mark ups, including CANT markings
- Ensure site reporting is completed satisfactorily
- Achieve zero technical non-compliances and corrective actions under external technical audit
- Maintain a register of calibrated equipment and suitable quarantine process
- Prepare plans/programmes, detailed site/track/topographical surveys, As built diagrams, dig sheets, stressing diagrams, review or check Particular Specification, designs or estimates, site visits and progress work as directed.
- As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
- Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
Person Specification
- Education to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent suitable experience
- Comprehensive understanding of permanent way and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines
- Good knowledge and understanding of track standards, processes and procedures
- Computer literacy
- Safety Management training
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relevant to Construction and Engineering
- Must be able to drive
- Personal Track Safety
- Project Induction
- Controller of Site Safety
- Risk Assessment
- COSHH
Profile
• Competitive Salary
• 34 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.
We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.
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