JOB TITLE: Lead Delivery Engineer
LOCATION: London
SALARY: £350-400 Per Day (Umbrella)

THE CLIENT
My client is a multinational infrastructure group who are currently recruiting for a Lead Delivery Engineer to join them on a Rail Project on an initial 12 month contract basis. This role will fall within IR35 so we are unable to recruit any candidates who wish to be paid via a Ltd company

THE ROLE
* The senior delivery engineer role is vital in meeting the objectives of the business.
* Senior delivery engineers are essential in building the foundation and competence of key engineering personnel who are the foundation of the track and drainage renewals the business delivers for London Underground.
* Senior delivery engineers will be overseeing the preparation, setting out, site delivery and follow up works for track and drainage renewals. They will also be instrumental in developing engineers to a high technical standard.
* Direct and oversee the production of work (Track & Drainage) as required to deliver the following safely and efficiently
* Creating a programme of works for weekend core works
* Analyse designs and survey data
* Undertake site visits as required
* Prepare resource plan and schedules
* Produce planning documentation
* Creation of Tamper files (Geo & Offsets)
* Lead the assessing of resource requirements
* Lead programme development
* Attend key possession planning meetings
* Assist in detail train matrix planning
* Attend pre-closure meetings
* Ensuring end-to-end process deadlines are met
* Lead input into Work Package Plans
* Lead input into risk assessments
* Ensuring delivery presence in key stakeholder meetings and to resolve any issues
* Organise and deliver internal training
* Developing competence of delivery engineers
* Working towards LU accreditation in the track discipline
* Engage with client to find engineering solutions
* Carry out accurate site setting out
* Control all on site technical activities (Stressing, Tamping, etc)
* Liaise with other critical site staff and operatives
* Create and maintain site records (e.g. Post possession paperwork)
* Attending all training and briefings to ensure all activities meet current regulations and guidance
* Undertake lead delivery engineer duties on site
* Expansion switch setting
* Short rail gaps
* Setting up of lasers
* Tamper data entry
* Ensuring permit to dig process is followed
* Quality checks undertaken
* Identification and recording of DOWLS
* Provision of engineering advice to all on site who require it
* Recording of installation temp
* Ensuring track clearances and geometry are met

ABOUT YOU
* HNC/HND in civil engineering or equivalent
* Demonstrable understanding of track design drawings
* Demonstrable understanding of track and drainage standards, processes and procedures
* Proficient in surveying techniques
* Proficient in site setting out
* Excavation methods
* LU Track Accustomed certification, LUCAS Card
* IT skills (MS Office)
* Full UK driving licence
* Proficient 2D and 3D laser controlled dozing
* TRV trending and analysis
* Stressing levels 1&2
* Tamping
* Understanding of CDM and H&S legislation
* Working knowledge of LU planning systems
* Lifting appointed person certification
* Demonstrating understanding of PMF

Desirable
* 5+ years relevant experience in track construction environment or other construction discipline

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