Project Engineer - Must hold an IRSE Engineering Managers Licence

Location: Manchester

Term: 6 months initial contract

Rate: £375 - £425 per day, out of scope

“Our client is a well-established Nationwide Rail company whose professionalism and well-respected name have been instrumental in their success. They provide an exceptional service to their customers and are focused on continually improving this.”

Our client is looking for a Project Engineer who comes from a Railway background and has previous experience acting as the Project engineering Manager on small-sized projects or managing engineering work package on larger projects.

Essential

• Must hold IRSE Project Engineer licence
• Have Experience in all aspects of Signal and Railway Engineering
• Practical experience of the operational requirements of Railway Construction Works
• Electrical Engineering HND or equivalent
• Member of the IET, IRSE or other recognised professional body.
• Incorporated Engineer Status
• Have good computer skills, with good understanding of Microsoft Office packages
• Strong leadership skills including an ability to drive a team’s performance.
• A1 assessor qualification (desirable)

The role

• Support the management team to monitor the progress of works and ensure that the development, design construction, testing and financial targets are met
• Ensure that the technical standards are maintained in all aspects of signalling project work, in order that safe and successful project implementation
• Participate in and monitor the planning and progress of works
• Be the Project Manager’s engineering representative on projects where required
• Assist with forecasting the overall engineering resources
• Evaluate the quality and technical accuracy of tenders and make recommendations to obtain the best available commercial award for the Company.
• Discharge safety responsibilities in relation to CDM Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, Company procedures including development of the project Safety Plan
• Maintain a continuous communication with contractors and customers in the development and implementation of projects to ensure a uniformity of purpose and common targets.
• Coordinate the engineering activities of sub-contractors

If you are available for an immediate starting contract and have the relevant experience in the Rail industry, then please get in touch today!

Contact Amy Naden at Vital by emailing your CV to: a m y . n a d e n @ vi t a l . u k . c o m

Or calling on: <phone number removed>

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