The post holder will provide engineering, technical and planning support to the Track department in the delivery of the inspection and maintenance works.

Key Accountabilities

• Inspect, maintain and calibrate all plant, equipment and gauges in accordance with legislation, safety and technical standards.

• Prepare programmes of work, method statements, work requests and risk assessments for routine works and weekend possessions.

• Undertake site surveys. Inspect track assets. Produce detailed inspection reports.

• Scope maintenance works including production of drawings and specifications.

• Analyse all track geometry and ride quality. Record data and assess track and rail conditions and defects in accordance with relevant standards.

• Maintain asset and work information in DLR Metro.

• Procure materials, plant, equipment and contract services.

• Conduct investigations. Produce investigation reports.

• Produce detailed proposals for asset upgrades and replacement.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience in track construction, inspection and maintenance.

• Computer literacy – use of Microsoft Office, CAD and bespoke asset measurement and analysis software.

• Competent in track asset gauging and site surveying techniques.

• An appreciation of other railway engineering disciplines including, Electrical and Mechanical, Signalling, Telecommunications and Rolling Stock.

• Knowledge of railway standards (Network Rail or LUL or DLR).

• Competent in the inspection and condition assessment of railway and track assets.

Desirable

• Educated to degree or HNC level in an engineering discipline or equivalent.

• Experience using DLR Metro.