Principal Engineering Manager - TRU01

What is the purpose of this role?

The Track & Electrification CEM Construction will manage and control the engineering aspects of the delivery of all Track, Electrification, activities associated with their Project. Safety and engineering assurance are critical in this.

The Track & Electrification CEM Construction will support the Track & Electrification Project Lead and Engineering Lead by advising on, and assisting with, strategic resourcing, promoting collaborative behaviours, and providing engineering, technical and safety guidance.

What will this role involve?

• Overall Responsibility for all construction activities.
• Ensure consistent Constructability input is provided
• Ensure discipline’s readiness for all EiS (Entry into Service), DWWP, QSRA input
• Provide direct input in respect to CDM, SbD, CSM and TSI functions.
• Support Alliance with any CDM, CSM, TSI, LEAN activities.
• Attendance of key Engineering meetings and IDC/IDR/DDR
• Assisting NR PE in managing and monitoring compliance with the TRU High-level principles for health safety and wellbeing deliverables
• Ensuring that continual improvement is achieved and shared
• Ensure consistency is applied across the programme with respect to Track and Electrification implementation.
• Site monitoring and safety assurance
• Support DPEs, Engineering Directors and Engineering Lead as required.
• Ensuring that all members of the engineering team understand the Alliance Charter, know their CDM/CSM/TSI/SbD obligations.
• Preparation and review of the critical project engineering documentation (such as the CPP, WPP, TBs).
• Manage preparation and review of the AMP engineering documentation.
• Promote continuous improvement through engineering innovations
• Collate and control engineering documentation to ensure a uniform approach and concise reporting to the alliance and external stakeholders

What we are looking for?

Essential

• Hold a relevant degree qualification or demonstratable experience in rail industry in lieu of degree
• Hold relevant HNC/HND qualification.
• Relevant experience in the successful engineering management of major projects of work in the rail industry.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE, PWI, IET)
• Strong engineering knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of the principles of Health & Safety, quality and environment legislation and best practice.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the role of CRE / CEM (combined)
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrable delivery of leadership and promotion of collaborative forms of working within large programmes

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of/experience in multi-disciplinary Projects within the UK railway industry
• Preferable to have both Track and Electrification experience
• Knowledge of/experience in Alliancing
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the rail construction industry.
• SMSTS / IOSH / NEBOSH qualified

About TRU

TRU is a once-in-a-generation rail upgrade programme to deliver faster, longer, more frequent and more reliable rail services across the north of England, from Newcastle, Hull gand York towards Manchester and Liverpool via Leeds. By connecting the major cities of the North with an enhanced, more reliable service, it has the potential to impact the lives of thousands of passengers and support economic growth across the whole of the north of England.

Amey, in partnership with Arup, BAM and Network Rail is upgrading the route between Manchester and Leeds, which includes civils, track, railway systems and electrification.  The opportunity to use modern digital signalling and train control also means we can lay the foundation for the Digital Railway.

Working with Amey on TRU is essential for anyone serious about a career in rail. You will be pioneering new techniques, using the latest technology and helping us set new standards for collaborative working.

Why Amey?

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset.

You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

Our rewards make us feel valued here at Amey. If you’re happy, you’ll think better. It’s a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that’s why we’ve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including; Competitive salary Exceptional development and progression plan Contributory Pension Scheme Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Additional Leave Purchase Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Gym Membership Retail Discounts Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare, free GP service, dental, Travel insurance and Tastecard