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Senior Engineer (CRE)
| Reference | 88 |
| Company | Colas Rail |
| Location | Newcastle or West Midlands, UK |
| Career Level | Not Specified |
| Job Type | Not Specified |
| Position Type | Not Specified |
| Salary | Negotiable |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Company Size | Large (1000+ employees) |
| Posted Date | May 23rd 2012 |
| Start Date | Not Specified |
| Closing Date | June 8th 2012 (for applications) |
Working as a Lead Engineer in our railway depots based either in Newcastle or the West Midlands is a challenging and demanding role. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead, direct and mentor Technical Engineers in ensuring the working environment and work practices meet or exceed the standards of quality expected by AmeyColas and the Client, and that they conform to relevant legislation. Possessing excellent interpersonal as well as technical skills, you will support the Production and/or Campaign Manager in all professional and technical matters associated with construction for the allocated multi-disciplinary sites. You will also co-ordinate all technical Permanent Way aspects of construction.
Project work here is of significant, career-defining size and scale. Colas Rail leads the field in providing total railway infrastructure solutions, from high-speed systems to light and urban rail, and we are playing an increasingly influential role in maintaining and upgrading the UKs rail network. For this reason, were looking for someone with leadership, judgment and financial acumen. You must have:
Education to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent suitable experience
Comprehensive understanding of Permanent Way and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines
Proven successful experience in the execution of Track Renewals
In-depth knowledge and understanding of track standards, processes and procedures
Computer literacy
Safety Management training
Understanding Health and Safety legislation relative to Construction and Engineering
Must be able to drive
Building on a commitment to safety, quality and delivery, we are thinking, investing and operating at the forefront of industry trends, helping to ensure that the rail industry meets the demands of future generations of customers. As a part of Colas Group, were also part of a company employing over 125,000 people on five continents so we can offer exceptional career prospects for talented people.
Please apply for this role (Newcastle or West Midlands) by visiting our Track Renewals careers portal:
http://colasrail.avature.net/Careers/trackRenewals