Purpose of the role

Manage the effective planning, co-ordination and operation of all On Track Plant (OTP) to achieve the IM Renewals work bank. Promote compliance with legislation, Amey company standards and Rail Industry Standards on the use of OTP and provide motivation and support for continued improvement in OTP operational standards.

About the role

• Provide support in the planning of operations involving OTP.
• Provide and produce lift plans for single and tandem lift activities, check of the Lifting Operations involving OTP in compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations, Amey and Rail Industry Standards.
• Provide the technical lead on OTP including all briefing requirements to maintenance staff and suppliers.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on OTP operations to local management.
• Provide coaching and mentoring support for supervisor and senior managers required to undertake OTP assurance.
• Provide local support for national initiatives involving OTP improvements.
• Conduct assurance surveillance and inspections to identify good practice and incidents on non-compliance and take appropriate action.
• Provide out of hours support for real time lifting operations.
• Act as regular liaison and key point of contact with OTP suppliers to manage compliance to relevant standards and maintain a good working relationship.
• Provide the focus for technical support for OTP incident investigations.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Experience of planning
• Knowledge of LOLER regulations and application
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations Site Safety requirements
• Ability to obtain Lift Planner competence
• Knowledge of the engineering safety management and risk assessment processes
• Ability to work under pressure and autonomously

Desirable

• Significant relevant experience of railway engineering
• Experience of the construction industry
• Experience of mentoring and coaching others
• Holder of Appointed Person competence or Amey Lift Planner competence
• Experience in both maintenance and projects

Experience of leading assurance activities

About Amey

We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.