Engineering Technical Manager - Track
Location: Nexus HQ, Gosforth
Salary: A competitive salary for the position, ranging between £34,182 to £51,272 per annum plus benefits

Why Nexus?

Nexus and its subsidiary Metro Services are a vital part of everyday life for people living and working within Tyne and Wear. There 36 million Metro passenger journeys each year and another 30 million passengers walking through our bus stations and interchanges annually. We make sure our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we employ nearly 1,100 employees to ensure they all have a great experience, no matter where their final destination.

The role – Engineering Technical Manager Track

We are currently seeking an Engineering Technical Manager (Track) to work in the Nexus Maintenance Delivery Department based at Nexus Rail HQ, Gosforth.

Assist in planning the safe management and Inspection of Nexus track (on and off) assets to ensure compliance with the performance specification with Nexus/client. Ensure performance and quality standards are met by providing a reliable and cost effective service against requirements.

The role will have wide-ranging responsibility for managing Infrastructure compliance through a range of monitoring, assessment and measuring techniques, standards of inspection and maintenance for approximately 56 route km of P-Way. In doing so, you will be proficient in, and have experience of computer-based maintenance management systems. You will be expected to undertake, procure and approve minor design and maintenance work for track installations and modifications, as well as providing technical direction and guidance to the Track Engineering teams through site-orientated activities within planning timescales.

The person

• The successful applicant will have a relevant Level 4 Qualification (UK), or equivalent in an Engineering subject, combined with demonstrable experience of working in a substantive technical capacity within Permanent Way.
• A working knowledge of process control, Railway Group Standards, Rail Industry Standards and other track engineering and safety standards are essential. Ideally, you will hold, or be prepared to work towards Incorporated Engineer status.
• Good written, oral, IT, communications skills and the ability to plan ahead and organise your own workload are essential. There will be a requirement to deputise for the Engineering Manager Track, plus undertake ‘on call’ duties.
• Applicants must hold a full current UK driving licence.

What can Nexus offer you?

• A competitive salary for the position, ranging between £34,182 to £51,272 per annum
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• 36 hours per week and the opportunity to work on a flexi basis, within the demands of business need.
• A suite of work life balance policies and access to Childcare vouchers and other salary sacrifice options
• You will be automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (L.G.P.S.) Contributions are 6.5 – 8.5% of Gross Pay. Employer’s contribution is currently 16.2%.
• Free travel within Tyne and Wear on Metro, Buses and the South Shields Ferry.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a healthcare scheme for you and your family.

How to apply

Please click the 'Apply' button to complete your application on the Nexus website.

The Selection Process

Candidates will be required to complete an application form demonstrating how they meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date for application is 31st October 2018 – please return completed application forms via the Nexus website.

As part of the selection process, we may ask you to complete relevant and appropriate assessments. If offered a position with Nexus, we will provide a conditional offer subject to passing a satisfactory medical assessment by a Nexus specified Medical Officer, satisfactory references and evidence of relevant qualifications.

Other information

Nexus work within a suite of policies, which will be available to you when successful in a position.

Our Drug & Alcohol Policy

Nexus aims to provide a safe and secure service for its passengers and a safe and secure environment for employees and others who may be affected, and therefore expects employees to take a responsible approach on the consumption of alcohol and the avoidance of substance misuse. Since alcohol/substance misuse consumed/taken in any quantity adversely affects work performance and can seriously impair performance, all employees must ensure that any alcohol/drug either medically prescribed or otherwise does not interfere with their work duties.