My client a leading contractor to the rail sector require a Lead Installation and Commissioning Engineer to join their Rail Communications and Information Systems business unit on a permanent basis at their office in York.

As the Lead I&C Engineer you will work across multiple sites, representing the Construction Team within a project and lead the telecoms construction team activities, ensuring delivery to program and budget and ensuring a Zero Harm approach throughout.

You will work within the project team to ensure the timely delivery of installations works completed to the required standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead teams on site-based activities, ensuring that works are implemented as per plan and reported on in a timely and efficient manner
• Lead I&C has a responsibility for ensuring all works on site are carried out safely and that all team members comply with the requirements of the project, adhering to site rules detailed in the QEHS documentation, inductions & briefings.
• Ensure the timely briefing of installation methodologies, Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheet and associated generic methodologies.
• Ensure site construction documentation is present, adequately covers the works being undertaken and is current.
• Promote a right first-time approach to all works.
• Supply detailed progress reports to the Site Manager along with the timely reporting of any incidents in line with company and project processes.
• Monitor and ensure a good appreciation of material requirement against project program.
• Ensure no deviations from designs are implemented prior to approval from the correct authority utilising the RFI process.

Experience required for this opportunity

• Extensive knowledge of all Telecoms Construction & Test works including Transmission, copper & fibre
• Must hold a current Safe Work Leader / COSS qualification
• Suitable technical operation telecoms skills
• Good leadership, motivational, and inter-personal skills.
• Good understanding of task, time, and people management.
• Full driving license

In return for your expertise, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes a company van or car allowance, 26 days holiday, a company performance related bonus and an excellent pension scheme

If you are looking for an exciting role that offers a chance to develop your skills and gives exposure to a range of exciting projects within the rail sector, please get in touch today to find out more.

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