Project Engineer
Chelmsford, GB, CM2 5AE
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
- Ensure that your Projects are carried out in accordance with Contractual Specification, all relevant Railway Group and Network Rail standards and company procedures.
- Maintain the highest levels of quality on all projects with safety of the line as a key performance indicator.
- Monitor engineering performance, acting promptly to address any engineering issues that arise during the delivery of all projects.
- Lead in engineering deliverables on your projects, support in integrating each discipline including sub-contractors.
- Lead, direct and advise all engineering related staff to ensure that working environment and work practices meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Legislation and conforms to the Network Rail and Company Standards, instructions and best practices.
- Ensure that the quality of all construction activities meets the required standards, contractual obligations and customer’s expectations.
- Provide all required input and deliverables required to ensure timely hand back of all projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for Engineering assurance on allocated projects.
- Work as directed by the Contractors Engineering Manager and Contractors Responsible Engineer.
- Interface with the Project Managers, Design Manager, Construction CREs and Subcontractors to support integrated construction and risk review processes and services to client.
- Undertake technical supervision, surveying and recording of as-built information as required.
- Support the provision of suitable technical engineers, site managers and supervisors.
- Check all processes are carried out by staff with an appropriate level of competence
- Ensure that relevant staff are briefed and complying with their duties under Construction regulations (Health and Safety at Work, CDM, LOLER and ROGS)
- Ensure that Construction Phase Plans, Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets, Lift Plans, ALO plans etc are written and authorised for all projects.
- Review the issued Form A, Form B, Form C, AFC design with Construction Manager and CRE to understand scope of the planned works and record/ make comment on any issues realised that need clarity/ further information to ensure that the full project scope can be delivered safely.
- Will be responsible for ordering materials and managing the assurance of material upon delivery.
- Review works methodology and identify Temporary Works requirements. Work with the Temporary Works Coordinator to develop design briefs and engage Temporary Works Designer.
- Ensure Temporary Works are implemented in accordance with the design and undertake the role of Temporary Works Supervisor as required.
- Responsible for process implementation and preparation of paperwork (ITPs, work schedules, test procedures) to ensure technical compliance of works, and verify application in accordance with applicable Railway Group, Network Rail and Colas Rail Standards.
- Responsible for preparation and collation of paperwork in support of Entry Into Service, Asset Management Plan and Heath and Safety File processes.
- Support the Contractors Responsible Engineer in the preparation of programmes and estimates for works.
- Ensure all project paperwork is filed in accordance with the BEP and Information management processes.
Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent education in Engineering preferred
- Proven experience in a railway environment to include a general knowledge of all disciplines
- Proven experience in the delivery of site based civil engineering (foundations, walkways, support platforms, piles, drainage)
- Professional registration with a relevant institute is desirable.
- Project Engineering experience would be desirable
- Understanding of the railway as a system and how the disciplines (Permanent Way, S&T, OLE, E&P, Telecoms) interact with Civil Engineering elements desirable.
- Sound Technical / Engineering knowledge
- Good commercial awareness
- Ability to lead and motivate people to ensure compliance with all relevant technical, quality, environmental and safety standards
- Personal Track Safety
- Project Induction
- COSS or IWA desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely
What we offer
At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that’s why in return we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- 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
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.
