AECOM is the world's premier infrastructure consultancy and we work on million pound projects all over the globe. Our rail business has grown considerably of late due to multiple bid wins and we are therefore seeking a Permanent Way Engineer to work in our Glasgow office although we can be flexible on location.

You will work on various exciting rail projects producing track designs throughout all stages of the design process from feasibility to construction. This role will focus heavily on switches and crossings design and experience in this area would be advantageous however, should you have some plain line design experience and wish to develop your skills and abilities we would be in a position discuss this.

Specific tasks to be performed are inclusive of the following:

Production of track designs and provision of technical support throughout to support all stages of the design process through to construction.

Independently deliver and manage the production of design deliverables in accordance with client requirements (e.g. Form A, Form B and For Construction submissions) with supporting appendices as required. In achieving this you will be responsible for:

• Plain Line and S&C designs
• Technical quality of deliverables – undertaking checks of design deliverables
• Timely delivery in accordance with design programmes
• Attendance at integration meetings and presenting designs
• Keeping up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment.

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 a small team whilst having a dedicated approach to working within and meeting strict project deadlines

Good communication skills when dealing with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public

Client focused approach to service delivery

Preferred Qualifications

Eng Tech or demonstrable evidence of progression to professional accreditation.

Recognised engineering qualification or preferably a degree in Engineering

Demonstrable competence in the design of S&C especially within the Network Rail Infrastructure environment

Knowledge of track maintenance practices and construction methodologies and the ability to consider/define requirements within design development.

Excellent communication skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations, preparation of technical reports.

If you wish to discuss this role please contact Louise Symons at <email address removed>