Is the role of Track Design Lead for you?

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

Are you looking to change the way you live and interested in relocating to Western Australia?

Tell me more about the role!

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

In this role you will use your skills to contribute to the development of track designs for key projects – specifically through the review and evaluation of designs for track and civil infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Coordinate designs and plans for works in accordance with technical standards and quality procedures;
• Manage design components and carry out design checks;
• Undertake site visits and surveys
• Specify and review of design input requirements to the engineering team;
• Assist in the specification and documentation of works;
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of internal projects and projects of external parties;
• Prepare and amend rail corridor plans
• Responsible for the adequacy of the final designs (in-house or through external consultants).
• Responsible for the timely delivery of the final designs as per the requirements of the Track Engineering Department;
• Assist and advise the Principal Track Engineer for the identification of non compliance.
• Scheduling and planning the delivery of the designs from external consultants in line with site specific requirements;

About the Client.

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 are looking for;

• Diploma in Engineering or similar ( or extensive experience in a similar role);
• Extensive experience in a design engineering environment;
• Significant rail design experience.
• Great if you have experience in Brownfield environment with Multiple and Passenger Rail Tracks, Metro tracks.
• Proven CAD skills in Microstation or equivalent CAD package;
• Proven Design skills preferably in12D or equivalent design package;
• Proven ability to check 3D models, drawings and other associated design deliverables;
• Relevant site management and leadership skills experience, including direct line supervision in a design engineering environment

Remuneration & core information.

This is a permanent position on a 3 year Fixed Term Contract with strong potential for a contract extension / redeployment

Generous salary with full relocation package.

Flexible working arrangements

10% superannuation on top of salary highlighted

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.