We are currently working with a major engineering contractor, who specialise in OLE and rail electrification design, installation and commissioning.

They are looking to expand their OLE Design team in Derby by hiring an OLE Design Engineer to help deliver their upcoming design commitments throughout 2024 in both their Scotland & Eastern Regions.

Applicants will have a good working knowledge of OLE design ranges (UKMS desirable) & will be able to undertake complex area design.

The duties of this Job include but are not limited to:

• Producing & reviewing OLE design estimates,
• Resource Management.
• Continuously monitor, develop & enforce checking processes & recording to ensure quality, feedback to other OLE design team members.
• Being responsible for the OLE design team to produce all design deliverables in accordance with Network Rail and client requirements.
• Attend Standards & Health & Safety Briefings & feedback to OLE design team.
• Responsible for the implementation of all technical standards, basic design range drawings and other related documentation.
• Acting as a CRE when required to support the team.
• Responding to site queries.
• Meet and communicate with clients representatives to ensure projects are delivered to meet technical requirements.
• Chair & Record lessons learned at the end of each design project, feeding these into competence management, training, development & future tenders.
• Ensure that up to date records of individual projects are maintained and are available for audit purposes.
• Identification of defect items and site campaign changes.
• Ensure that all OLE designs are produced in accordance with CDM Regulations.

Job Requirements:

• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership.
• Degree qualified.
• Minimum of 8 years rail experience.
• Experience on large projects from Grip staged 3-8.
• OLE Design experience suitable enough to be signed off as a CRE by the client.
• Proficient to a professional level in the use of CAD software.

This opportunity is, as stated, available to any suitable candidate in Derby or to candidates willing to travel from neighbouring areas such as Nottingham, Burton Upon Trent & Leicester. If you are at all interested in this role, please do not hesitate to contact Leo at Critical Project Resourcing