Construction Engineer
Division: Infrastructure
Location: Tonbridge

Please note we are looking for individuals based in the Kent, Sussex or Wessex region

Purpose of the Role

Assist with the provision of technical support to the Lead Engineer Track for the planning and delivery of track renewals ensuring technical aspects of all works comply with relevant Network Rail Group and Line Standards and safety legislation.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• Assist with the provision of technical support to the Lead Engineer, Site Manager and Site Supervisors.
• Monitor and ensure technical compliance on all works, site and office.
• Ensure all works are undertaken all works in compliance with Contractual Specification and Network Rail Group and Line Standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Safety Legislation.
• Undertake all technical aspects of works in compliance with Network Rail Group and Line Standards.
• Assist with and attend Whiteboard/Stage Gate meetings in accordance with Procedures producing the required outputs to support effective and robust delivery of the works to completion.
• Review completed works to ensure Best Practice and Lessons Learnt activities are captured, recorded and utilised in future work planning and execution .
• Participate in the planning and preparation of works.
• Undertake surveys, planning and programming of work, technical supervision on site, preparation of documents.
• Direct, control and monitor technical quality on site.
• Production of design drawings in accordance with contract specifications
• Assist in the costing of technical activities within track renewal works.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of Bar Charts/Time Chainage charts, Lifting Plans, WPPs, task Briefs and other site documentation all works.
• Ensure all works undertaken are planned, installed and tested in accordance with appropriate Network Rail Group and Line Standards.
• Ensure all aspects of works undertaken comply with technical specification.
• Role takes on the key responsibility of carrying out Engineering management responsibilities under direction of the Lead Engineer/ CRE. This will include the management of the installation of new track geometry to design specification and creating an accurate As Built¿ record.
• Completion of engineering compliance activities including, but not exclusive to, managing infrastructure registers, managing CRT requirements and building a robust and accurate H&S file for the job.
• Role requires individual to participate in training and mentoring to develop and maintain key engineering competencies which ensure qualification to Doze ballast formation, install track, ensure compliant geometry and joints are installed, tamp track and inspect track.

Person Specification

The job holder will have:

• Good knowledge of Track Renewals Disciplines
• Excellent knowledge of Rules & Regulations, H.A.S.A.W and other appropriate regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of both group and line standards.
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of track renewals disciplines.
• HNC in an Engineering discipline or working towards.
• Able to drive or willing to learn.
• PTS and COSS
• Minimum of 4 years¿ experience of a broad range of relevant Engineering fields
• As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.

And what do 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, thats why in return we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company funded Job Use Van
• Business fuel card* (for business fuel purchases only)
• 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

About Us

Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industrys biggest and most prestigious, multi-disciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights.

We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage cross-collaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that.

Everyday we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them.

We are always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant, creative, and diverse teams.

Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our 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 keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets.

The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal Opportunities Policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective.

Behavioural Skills

• Engage and Care- Engage and stay close to our client. Provide sustainable solutions that you truly care about and join us in having an impact on the Infrastructure of the UK.
• Execute and Share- Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans.
• Energy and Dare- Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons.

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages 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. If you are a disabled candidate and have the skills, and or the experience for the job we will interview you. Just let us know in your application form. If you require adjustments or would like to discuss how we can best facilitate your candidate journey, please reach out to us.

Recruitment agencies
Colas Rail currently works with a number of approved recruitment suppliers. We will therefore not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any other agencies. Recruitment agencies not currently approved as preferred suppliers are kindly requested not to submit speculative CVs to any part of Colas Rail.