Maclean Moore are currently working with a well-known Civil Engineering Service Provider in recruiting for a Track Design Co-ordinator & Construction Engineer for works on the Highlands Enhancement Programme. You will ensure that designs prepared by the consultants fit the client’s requirements including any budget or constructability constraints.

Location: Glasgow

Rate: Up to £350 per day

Duration: On-Going

Duties to include:

• liaison with the designer to monitor the design programme and ensure programme milestones are met;
• discussion and resolution of any emerging design queries either directly or by referring them on to the relevant parties (e.g. client) for resolution;
• participation in regular design progress meetings;
• reviewing designs to assess whether they are suitable to submit to Network Rail for approval, providing feedback (where necessary) to the designers to ensure the designs are suitable for submission;
• liaison with the construction team to review aspects of the designs such as constructability and health and safety implications;
• input into internal programme and cost monitoring and to inform the team of any necessary mitigation;
• leading value engineering workshops at design commencement;
• inputting into the interface between designs and any affected areas or parties including temporary works, track monitoring requirements, the public, the operational railway, and stakeholders;
• participation in inter-disciplinary check meetings for all designs;
• identification of any additional information required by the designer (such as topographic surveys or record drawings) for the design, and liaison with relevant parties to secure the information;
• assisting Contractors Responsible Engineer in overseeing construction works (including subcontractor works). This to include the planning of works, delivery, certification & handback to Network Rail standards;
• similar involvement in other projects as they come online.

Skills required:

• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing;
• Civil Engineering degree or similar;
• Awareness of design codes, specifications and standards relating to core construction activities and materials preferred but not essential;
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in a similar role;
• Knowledge of Track works sufficient to work toward membership of the P-Way Institute;
• PTS and CSCS certification preferred but not essential.