Is the role of Track Design Engineer for you?

Are you an experienced seasoned rail engineer with specialist experience with Track related projects?

Are you open to relocating to West Australia?

Have you lead on large projects (CAPEX) previously?

Are you use to leading and managing a team of engineers?

Do you have experience in railway design?

Do you have working knowledge of track surveying, construction methodology/principles and developing cost estimates?

Are you a great team player and someone that is confident and who can work independently?

If you answered yes, please read on!

Tell me more about the role!

Due to a large investments and growth in the rail freight sector across Western Australia our client is growing their Asset Management and Projects Team.

This is a brilliant business with approx. 400 employees who are looking to recruit an experienced Track Design to join their team.

In this role, you will use your skills to contribute and coordinate internal & external resources for the development of the Infrastructure Design and review i.e. earthworks, track geometry and perway engineering, structures, ensuring safe and reliable train operations.

You'll be working across a range of upgrade projects such as line extensions and infrastructure upgrades to accommodate longer freight trains.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer your responsibilities will be:

• Design, produce, review, signoff and audit of Track Infrastructure Designs i.e. Earthworks longitudinal and Cross Section Plan & Profiles, Track Designs, Track Geometry and permanent way designs for internal and external projects in accordance with Codes of Practice.
• Work with various internal stakeholders, i.e. Engineering, Asset Management, Operations, Works Delivery and other support teams and external third parties to implement design solutions.
• Account for constructability, safety in design, site constraints and operational restrictions/environment in a brownfield railway in proposed design solutions.
• Develop scopes and cost estimates for Track Infrastructure Design works and liaise with external consultants for engagement, design and delivery.
• Provide technical track design support to internal teams, i.e. Engineering, Asset Management and Works Delivery teams.
• Assist in the development of staff to ensure the skills are available within the Track Engineering team to meet business objectives.

About the Client.

Our client is the fantastic Arc Infrastructure.

Arc Infrastructure are owned by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners manage Western Australia’s rail freight network covering a staggering five thousand kilometres! That’s a network twice the size of Great Britain!

It’s no secret that freight is big business here in the UK and part of the agenda driving the environmental agenda. In Australia this is no different and they have seen a 126% increase in freight traffic across the network since 2000.

Their 400 strong workforce are led by a dynamic leadership team who are passionate about connecting and supporting the vast communities they serve with a variety of initiatives and fundraising events.

The top things people enjoy about working for Arc is the work-life balance as well as a caring and flexible management team. This was firmly in place well before the pandemic struck and this is reflected in their low employee turnover.

About You

To be successful in this role we need you to have;

• Professional qualifications: Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree with experience in Railway Track Design & Engineering,
• Good Knowledge of railway standards.
• Proficient at computer aided design (CAD) including Microstation/Auto CAD.
• Working knowledge of Track Surveying, construction methodology/principles.
• Working knowledge of perway engineering and track engineering safety standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of track engineering software (desirable)
• Working knowledge of asset management principles (desirable)

Remuneration & core information.

This is a permanent position on a 2 year Fixed Term Contract basis with strong potential for extension / redeployment.

Full relocation assistance for the successful candidate.

Flexible working arrangements

Salary range AUD$ 150,000 - AUD$ 160,000

Exchange rate (subject to fluctuation) to GBP would be upto £91,072

10% superannuation on top of salary

Annual health & wellbeing subsidy

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance;

• One way flight for immediate family
• Initial 3 month of accommodation expenses whilst getting settled
• Moving costs i.e. container of items moving to Australia
• Allocation of relocation agent to support you with the move
• Visa application costs

Due to recent changes in Western Australia State Government Legislation, the successful incumbent will be required to ensure they are fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and hold a Covid 19 vaccination certificate prior to commencement or have an approved state Government exemption.

Further information

A little bit about SELECTiVE Resourcing Ltd We are a family run independent recruitment agency founded in 2015. Over the last 7 years we have supported numerous candidates with finding new opportunities in corporate and operational roles. We are happy to provide CV feedback and critique alongside interview coaching and thorough briefings on any roles. As a responsive agency we endeavour to get back to all applicants regardless of outcome. If this role doesn't sound right, get in touch with us another way and we will be happy to help or direct you to the best place.