Project Engineer -OLE in Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Company Information
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
Project Engineers - OLE
TRUe Alliance (East of Leeds)
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit Project Engineers - OLE to join the TRUe Alliance project team responsible for Project One enabling works through to GRIP 5-8 stages. Initially the project offices will be based in Ulleskelf but will move to premises at East of Leeds Airport. There will also be travel across multiple sites between Leeds and York.
The mission of the Alliance is to transform the East of Leeds route allowing people to travel faster, more reliably and in greater comfort between the North's great cities. Providing passengers with more choice, more seats and better facilities on a safer, cleaner, more environmentally friendly railway.
Key duties will include:
- Provide effective communication of information to facilitate compliance with Statutory, Industry, Mandatory and VolkerRail requirements for use by the projects team.
- Liaise with the projects team personnel to ensure their requirement are understood and complied with.
- Provide input as required to the bid and work winning teams to ensure VolkerRail present the client with competitive and compliant tenders. Provide input as required to answer client questions in relation to tenders submitted. Provide input on design, buildability and methodologies as required.
- Undertake all work in accordance with all relevant client and/or VolkerRail Standards and Instructions.
- Undertake Risk Assessments as required throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide input as required to SSOW planners to enable safe systems of work to be established for all works.
- Provide guidance and support as necessary to site teams to ensure: methodologies and processes for work delivery are developed specifically around the constraints of the design, any risks identified and the access strategy.
- Check and verify work is undertaken in accordance with the design, is compliant with client requirements and meets the required quality standard.
- Draft project specific documents as instructed, including Work package plans, Task briefs, methodologies, Inspection test plans, Quality check sheets.
- Raise technical queries and field change requests.
- Carry out on site surveys, inspections and provide on-site support for Construction teams.
- Check retuned quality paperwork for compliance prior to CRE assurance.
Job Requirements
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role.
The candidate will also ideally have the following Experience/skill set:
- Demonstrable experience working within Overhead Line Engineering.
- A Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline with an HNC/HND as a minimum.
- Confident communication skills, both in writing and in internal and external correspondence.
- Awareness of health, safety, welfare and environmental aspects of all development projects.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions.
- Ability to work on your own initiative.
- Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Experience at team working/collaborating.
- Experience of Projectwise
Flexibility is also essential for this role as there will be weekend working and travel.
VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
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