Electrification Supervisor

Division: Infrastructure
Location: Tonbridge

Purpose of the Role

To undertake all aspects of E&P installation/testing activities, scope the works, order the correct materials and lead installation/testing teams undertaking the works.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• Adhere to safety critical work regulations
• Comply with quality, safety and environmental policies, procedures and regulations
• Take responsibility for all staff under your control including sub-contract staff
• Ensure Rack-outs, HV Assessments & Switch-outs are booked in a timely fashion.
• Organise, undertake and manage all aspects of Conrail/E&P work including any enabling works required for the removal/installation of E&P assets
• Review site walk information, review disconnection details ensuring adjacent Assets are considered (i.e. Points Heating)
• Carry out continuity break information, ensure information is shared with Possession and Isolation planners prior to deadlines
• B2 checks to be carried out for sites with Rack-outs
• Review design drawings, validate information on site and feedback any comments affecting installation/compliance related to Plain line & Conductor rail renewals
• Undertake site visits and action any outcomes
• Maintain records of work undertaken
• Attend PDR, DCI & IDC meetings related to All Plain Line & Conductor rail works.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans, Section Proving Documents produced by the Engineering team
• Document any risk assessments required and brief staff
• Produce As-built information and Documents required for Handback, Works to be completed in TOC/FC timescales
• Attend and lead team/Technical briefs
• As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

Person Specification

The job holder will have proven experience in leading delivery teams and managing E&P works.

• Experienced E&P project delivery
• Comprehensive understanding of Conductor rail works/standards
• Comprehensive understanding of Electrical standards and permanent way renewal techniques including interfaces between disciplines
• Good Level of IT skills
• Good Communication skills
• Team/Labour Management

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, that¿s 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.

Every day 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.