Rail Depot Drainage Expert

Reference: 327201596
Type: Contract
Position: Rail Depot Drainage expert - Philippines
Location: Philippines
Industry: Engineering
Salary: £7000 - £12000 per month + Tax free

Rail Depot Drainage Expert – Philippines

EWI is supporting the recruitment of an experienced Depot Drainage Expert for a major international rail infrastructure programme.

Working as part of an international consultancy team, the successful candidate will provide specialist technical expertise for the design, review and delivery of drainage systems associated with a major railway depot.

The position specifically requires an engineer who can demonstrate both railway project experience and strong drainage engineering experience.

The Role

This is a specialist technical position requiring strong experience in the design and implementation of drainage solutions for major infrastructure projects, combined with a good understanding of the particular requirements and interfaces associated with railway depots and operational railway facilities.

The Depot Drainage Expert will work closely with civil, structural, track, depot, utilities and other engineering disciplines to ensure that drainage systems are technically compliant, properly coordinated and suitable for the railway environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess drainage designs for railway depot facilities.
• Review drainage calculations, drawings, technical specifications and contractor submissions.
• Provide specialist input into the design and construction of surface water, stormwater and associated depot drainage systems.
• Assess drainage requirements across depot buildings, track areas, access roads, hardstanding and other operational areas.
• Review proposed drainage layouts and identify technical or constructability issues.
• Coordinate drainage interfaces with trackwork, civil works, structures, utilities and depot facilities.
• Review contractor design submissions and provide technical comments and recommendations.
• Support resolution of drainage-related design and construction issues.
• Participate in technical meetings and design coordination discussions with the client, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor drainage works during construction and support site inspections where required.
• Ensure drainage solutions are properly integrated with the wider railway depot infrastructure.
• Contribute to technical reports, design reviews and project documentation.
• Support the international consultancy team throughout design review and construction supervision.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Drainage Engineering, Water Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive professional experience in drainage engineering on major infrastructure projects.
• Previous railway or metro project experience is essential.
• Previous drainage design and/or construction experience is essential.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a combination of both railway and drainage project experience.
• Experience with drainage systems associated with railway depots, stations, yards or other major rail facilities would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of drainage design principles, calculations, specifications and construction methods.
• Experience reviewing contractor designs, drawings, calculations and technical submissions.
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary interfaces involving civil works, track, utilities and depot facilities.
• Previous experience with an international engineering consultancy, supervision consultant or end-client organisation would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively within a multicultural, multidisciplinary project environment.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced drainage specialist to take a key technical role on a major international railway programme in the Philippines.

The position would particularly suit an engineer who combines strong technical drainage expertise with practical experience of the complexities and interfaces found within major railway and depot projects.

Key Words / SEO

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Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the World's leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialise in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on this and other senior international rail opportunities, please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.