JOB TITLE: Measurement Technician/Assistant Surveyor - Rail
LOCATION: UK Wide
SALARY: £300 Per Day (Umbrella)

THE CLIENT
My client is a multinational infrastructure group who are currently recruiting for a Measurement Technician/Assistant Surveyor to join them on a major Rail project on an initial 6 month contract basis. This role will fall within IR35 so we are unable to recruit any candidates who wish to be paid via a Ltd company.

THE ROLE
* A short-term vacancy has arisen for a Measurement Technician/Assistant Surveyor within the Measurement Services Team.
* The Measurement Services Team provide a variety of measurement services for both internal and external customers on rail infrastructure across the UK.
* Gauging surveys across the UK using a variety of industry standard systems or propriety technology developed by the company.
* The Measurement Technician will undertake gauging surveys as directed by the Measurement Services Team.
* The individual will ideally have knowledge of Network Rail Safety requirements for undertaking all site activities whilst on the railway infrastructure, though training will be provided.
* Lead a small team undertaking structure gauging surveys across Network Rail Infrastructure
* Assist with the completion of all survey projects in a conscientious and professional manner
* Assist with the production of survey data and reports to meet project deliverables
* Able and willing to work unsocial hours (night shifts) and weekends where required

ABOUT YOU
* Experienced in the safety activities on Network Rail Infrastructure or similar
* A-levels or equivalent qualifications. Preferred but not essential
* An understanding of the LaserSweep measurement system, though training will be provided
* The use of a track gauge
* Experience in measuring track curvature with a versine kit
* Ideally have the Network Rail Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence
* Computer literate with experience in the Microsoft Office software environment (Word and Excel)
* Current holder of UK driver's license

The candidate should ideally have the following safety or infrastructure competencies:
* Network Rail PTS competence
* First Aid

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