JOB TITLE: Delivery Engineer - Rail
LOCATION: West London
SALARY: £300-350 Per Day (Umbrella)

THE CLIENT
My client is a multinational infrastructure group who are currently recruiting for a Delivery Engineer to join them on a London Underground/TfL track renewal project on an initial 6 month contract basis. This role will fall within IR35 so we are unable to recruit any candidates who wish to be paid via a Ltd company.

THE ROLE
* Actively manage and be responsible for the Engineering delivery and Technical Assurance of assigned Track stageworks (Plain Line + S&C) to scope and budget ensuring that all health, safety, quality, sustainability and environmental requirements are satisfied. Co-ordinate works to align and fully integrate with other discipline works to meet programme and budget
* Ensure that Projects are planned and delivered to high engineering standards and fully compliant to enable delivery and timely hand back well within requirements and expectations

Technical Planning & Preparation
* Develop and assist time/chainge or gant programmes aided by staging diagrams for core work activities
* Populate resource schedules in line with programme requirements
* Develop the train matrix planning for stage-works using spoil and ballast calculations
* Formulate stressing plans, locations, stressing considerations, structure loading and clearances
* Develop the WPP's, Task Briefing Sheets & mitigation plans
* Integrate and contribute to 'White Board Briefings'
* Control technical budgetary constraints; including resource, materials & equipment requirements
* Effectively communicate task requirements to internal & external staff

Design Constructability Reviews
* Safety by Design reviews (construction) to confirm safety of the proposed construction works to include review of, lift, slue & cant analysis, staging feasibility, ballast calculations, IBJ, welds and gauge clearance.
* Explore opportunity to improve the design with regard to efficiency, budget and engineering focus
* Liaise with the Client, Principal Designer and Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) of any concerns/technical queries regarding design data

Technical Assurance
* Management of Critical Rail Temperatures (CRT) information on all sites
* Ensure all interfacing activities are understood and coordinated with track activities to avoid conflict and clashes.
* Process external design data to enable effective setting out and installation; including generation of Scheme Sheets, ITPs, As Built sheets, ALC/Matisa tamping files & 3D design files (e.g. Terramodel)
* Manage and implement the effective setting out of the renewal installation including 3D control methods
* Manage, maintain and record calibration certificates for all surveying and other equipment to required quality
* Development of Inspection & test plans (ITPs) and ensure approval of each
* Lead, direct and monitor the on-site engineering works undertaken by internal & external resource for all site works. Act as the engineering liaison with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers where required
* Ensure the implementation of ITPs to monitor and record compliance of the construction works assurance that work is completed and documented complaint to Network Rail standards, specifications & company procedures
* Ensure the technical assurance and compliance of track works to standards, specifications and Track Quality
* Ensure the recording of as-built details on drawings and documents in support of the health and safety files
* Produce Health & Safety file information

Technical Change & Problem Solving
* Identify potential variations to contract and opportunities for added value to the Project Engineer/Project Manager
* Report issues and problems to Project Engineer
* Effectively manage the utilisation of plant and equipment on site
* Plan and optimise the work on a day to day basis
* Deliver the Project to time and within cost targets, interfacing with other disciplines as appropriate

ABOUT YOU

Important Experience
* Minimum HND/ONC or Degree equivalent
* Good on-site delivery experience
* Proficient in reading and interpreting design drawings and supporting information
* In-depth knowledge of P-Way design, drainage design, 3D surveying and setting out
* Up-to-date knowledge of plant and equipment
* Proficient knowledge of project planning and resource management
* Knowledge of ISO quality systems
* Communication skills, both written and verbal

Important Skills
* BTA (and PTS). LU ICI
* Proficient in the use of surveying and gauging equipment
* CAT scanning competence
* Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
* 3D control software (e.g. Trimble Business Centre) & Tamping software
* Level 2 or 3 stressing
* CDM Regulations awareness
* Practical tamping and dozer and machine control

Desirable
* 3yrs+ Technical Permanent way Experience
* Handback Certified
* Full UK Driving Licence.

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