JOB TITLE: Project Engineer - Rail
LOCATION: West Sussex
SALARY: £450 Per Day (Umbrella)

THE CLIENT
My client is a multinational infrastructure group who are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join them on a Network Rail 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
* Specifically as part of the Track Team, delivering all associated permanent way works. Actively manage and be responsible for the Engineering delivery and compliance of assigned Track stageworks (Plain Line + S&C) to scope and budget ensuring that all safety, quality and environmental requirements are satisfied.
* Co-ordinate works to align with other delivery partners to ensure Major Civils, Signalling Civils, Signalling, Electrification and Structure Strengthening Programmes are all maintained to the benefit of the overall project.
* 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
* Time/chainage and or bar charts programmes aided by staging diagrams for core work activities
* Train matrix planning for stageworks using spoil and ballast calculations
* WPP's, Task Briefing Sheets & mitigation plans
* 'White Board Briefings'
* Technical budgetary considerations; including resource, materials & equipment requirements
* Critique the design and ensure buildability
* Explore opportunity to improve the design with regard to efficiency, budget and engineering focus
* Formulate stressing plans
* Manipulate external design data to enable effective setting out and installation; including generation of Scheme Sheets, Test & Inspection plans, 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 the use of 3D control methods
* Lead, direct and monitor the on-site engineering works undertaken by internal & external staff for all site works
* Manage the engineering compliance of core renewals with the result of achieving acceptable levels of Track Quality
* Technical review of the Form A/B Design: Lift, slue & cant analysis, staging feasibility, ballast calculations, IBJ locations, stressing considerations, structure loading and clearances
* Management of Critical Rail Temperatures (CRT) information on all sites
* Act as the engineering liaison with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers where required
* Monitor the accurate and consistent recording and delivery of the as-built details
* Effectively communicate task requirements to internal & external staff
* 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
* Identify potential variations to contract and opportunities for added value to the Project Manager
* Effectively manage the utilisation of plant and equipment on site
* Ensure that work is completed and documented in conjunction with the Network Rail standards & company procedure
* Ensure tools and equipment are maintained, calibrated and documented to required quality standards
* Populate resource schedules in line with programme requirements
* Produce Health & Safety file information
* Review new developments, techniques and working arrangements to ensure operation and sharing of best practice
* Conduct investigations and produce written reports as required
* Undertake projects and assignments as directed
* Contribute to wider development

ABOUT YOU

Important experience
Minimum Degree/HND Civil Engineering or equivalent
Extensive on-site delivery experience
Extensive knowledge of P-Way design ,3D surveying and setting out
Up-to-date knowledge of plant and equipment
Proficient knowledge of project planning and
Knowledge of ISO quality systems

Important skills
* PTS and COSS
* Proficient in the use of surveying and gauging equipment
* CAT scanning competence
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook, Ms Project
* Design software (Design Route & Excel Hallade Design Template), 3D control software (e.g. Trimble Business Centre) & Tamping software
* Basic knowledge of Gauging software
* Level 3a stressing
* CDM Regulations awareness
* Tamping and associated software knowledge

Desirable
* 5yrs+ Technical Pway Experience
* Raising and removing speeds (Level IV)
* Computer literate - experience with Microsoft Project, CAD, 3D Design software

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