Senior Permanent Way Design Engineer Job Description on Posting : AECOM is seeking to hire a Senior Permanent Way Engineer to work in York. The role will require detailed experience of plain line and S&C design and performing in the role of a Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) when required.

You will be part of a multi – disciplinary team and will have interaction with key disciplines including installation contractors.

Specific tasks to be performed are inclusive of the following:

Production of track designs to support all stages of the design process.
Performing Contractor’s Responsible Engineering duties.
Independently deliver the production of design deliverables in accordance with client requirements (i.e. Form A, Form B and ‘For Construction’ submissions) with supporting appendices as required. In achieving this you will be responsible for:
Technical quality of deliverables – undertaking checks of design deliverables in accordance with company procedures.
Timely delivery in accordance with design programmes.
Manage personal budgets to achieve financial targets.
Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment.

Specific Skills Required:

• Demonstrable experience in the application of track design principles
• Demonstrable competence in the design (concept and detail) of S&C, especially within the Network Rail Infrastructure environment
• Competent user of Bentley™ RailTrack Design package and Microstation CAD package.
• Competent user of ClearRoute 2™ software for kinematic gauging
• Knowledge of track maintenance practices and construction methodologies and the ability to consider/define requirements within design development.
• Knowledge of system interfaces which impact on track design principles
• Excellent communication skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations and preparation of technical reports.

Minimum Requirements :

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of railway track throughout the engineering process from project inception to delivery, specifically on Network Rail Infrastructure.
• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages (Bentley™ RailTrack™, Microstation™, ClearRoute2, SD Calculator).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within teams whilst having a dedicated approach to working within and meeting strict project deadlines
• Good communication skills both written and orally.
• Client focused approach to service delivery

Preferred Qualifications :

• Min Eng Tech or equivalent. Working towards IEng or CEng.
• Recognised engineering qualification or preferably a degree in Engineering

Your benefits will include:

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also be able to explore flexible working arrangements through our FREEDOM TO GROW* way of working. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.