Trackbed Technician in Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
We are currently recruiting 2x Technicians to join our Trackbed Consultancy team based in Nottingham. The team is part of a multi-disciplinary Asset Management group and provides a range of services to rail clients across the UK and occasionally the globe. The team has worked under a number of Framework type contracts for rail infrastructure owners and is currently in contract with Network Rail in the UK, with a secured pipeline of work which is driving the need for recruitment.
As a Trackbed Technician you will have the following responsibilities:
Job Duties:
- Plan, manage. lead and supervise teams undertaking detailed site investigations in the railway environment using a range of investigation techniques in association with our Project Managers, Operations teams, and labour suppliers
- Take responsibility for site activities, including the briefing of subcontract labour, directing labour on site, collation and checking of site records and verification of site data
- Ensure understanding of the scope of work requested by our clients to support its successful delivery on site
- Undertake site visits and asset condition assessments
- In the office, there will be opportunities to analyze and report on the data that is returned from the site
- Undertake general office duties relating to the ongoing management of projects and the wider business of the trackbed team
- Supporting other internal teams during peaks in workload
The candidate should be well motivated and practical as the role will involve both office and site based activities. You will be trained in the investigation techniques used, in all of the H&S related aspects of the work and also in how to work with the data collected from site to present to our clients.
The majority of the work will be undertaken in the UK for clients such as Network Rail and London Underground, but there may also be an opportunity to travel and undertake this type of work for clients overseas. There will be a requirement to work nights and weekends, including hotel stays.
The team offers excellent training opportunities and encourages career development at all levels with a structured appraisal process and opportunities for progression.
Preferably have experience or familiarity with railway engineering;
Good organisation and communication skills are essential along with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work;
Motivated to achieve targets and a good team player;
Flexible approach to availability and willing to work nights and weekends, including some hotel stays;
Ability to read maps and plans;
Ability to make quick decisions;
Knowledge of Civil Engineering assets;
Must be computer / Microsoft Office proficient;
Driving license.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of GCSE level Maths and English at grade C or above and 2no. A Levels (Grade A-C), or equivalent;
HND or Degree, preferably in either Civil Engineering or a Construction related discipline would be advantageous;
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