Track Site Engineer
Date: 25 Apr 2024
Location: London, GB, NW10 6DZ
Company: Colas
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
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 P Way aspects of construction and associated works with the other disciplines. To deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the Client; to budget and in line with all relevant standards, processes and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Work as directed by the Lead Engineer to:
- Ensure proposed construction plans are safe, cost effective, and achievable
- Assist the Lead Engineer in improving productivity and introducing innovation
- Carry out risk assessments as part of design and construction work
- Carry out analysis, prepare plans/programmes, review or check Particular Specification, undertake detailed planning, site visits and progress work as directed.
- Produce planning documents, multi-discipline Work Package Plans and Task Brief
- Discuss all construction and constructability issues with the construction team
- Produce schedules of resources and P Way materials to be ordered
- Control all on-site technical activities and quality control
- Ensure liaison with other disciplines.
- Follow all safety critical processes (such as Ground disturbance, CRT, track commissioning etc)
- Refer any Design issues to the Design Manager
- Refer non-compliances to the standards and all technical issue to the Lead Engineer
- Ensure timely production and communication of reports, including the submission of technical documents for the Health and Safety file.
- Attendance at planning, progress and technical meetings as directed
- Attendance at engineering and technical briefing as directed
- Attendance at all training and induction courses as directed
- Assist in audits as directed
- Weekend / Night duty as per roster
Person Specification
Essential
- 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
- Ideally working towards a professional qualification
Safety Training Required
- Personal Track Safety
- Project Induction
- Controller of Site Safety
- Risk Assessment
- COSHH
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
- 26 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
- Occupational Health Service
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.
We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
