Signalling Team Leader
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 plan and implement the installation of track systems equipment across multiple MMA projects
Person Specification
- Minimum two years rail experience as COSS / Team Leader, preferably within a systems background
- Proven experience of team leadership and influencing staff
- Previous experience of Track & Systems installation and construction activities, ideally for urban systems (Tramways, LRT)
- Ability to read / understand technical drawings
- Ability to record and compile redline drawings and ITP documentation
- Understanding of other related rail disciplines and interface management
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety integrity of all activities undertaken by the staff he/ she is responsible for.
- Ensure personal site diary maintained with daily events recorded appropriately.
- Assist supervisor to organise, manage and develop robustly, a first class Track Systems labour delivery team and maintain suitable hard copy and soft copy records for regular audit.
- Assist the supervisor through the allocation of labour resources to projects, both internal and external to deliver required skills and keep the team utilisation on or above target
- Take active involvement in the planning of the projects with Constuction Manager and supervisor, working alongside the technical staff. Plan, order and oversee,
- Plant requirements (Small and large plant), material requirements and manage site storage issues.
- Deliver daily task briefing and keep physical signed records for audit purposes.
- Carry out site inspections. Ensure that works are carried out by installation team in a safe manner and to correct standard.
- Populate redline drawings / ITP checks as work is completed.
- Make recommendations with respect to career planning and development of the site labour resources.
- Ensure that all resources delivering Track / Systems installation and construction activities across the Alliance comply with relevant specifications and standards set by the Lead Engineer and the Project Engineering Assurance Manager.
- 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.
What 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
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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