Job Description

Due to increased workload we are seeking to recruit a Senior Track Engineer. The successful candidate will undertake the production of permanent way design, working as part of a dedicated track design engineering team. In addition, they will manage the permanent way elements of a complete project.

Being an experienced Senior Track Engineer at Amey Consulting, you’ll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role you most enjoy. Whether it’s further training to broaden your skills, working more closely with your clients to build relationships, or having the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities, our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.

In a typical week you will:

• Plan surveys and lead site survey teams
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the design process, Network Rail’s technical approvals process and engineering management
• Ability to undertake design work for civil / track design elements of projects and check the work of others
• Undertake CDM/CSM/risk analyses
• Check designs to ensure all contractual requirements have been satisfied to a level that complies with NR, RSSB and British standards
• Keep up to date with current NR, RSSB and British standards
• Manage the civil and track design for small projects
• Communicate effectively with the client and other design/construction disciplines and sub-contractors
• Provide resource estimates for civil / track engineering input to tenders
• Develop and mentor graduate and engineers towards UK Spec IEng/CEng
• Act as a CRE and deputise for the CEM if appropriate
• Have a working knowledge of BIM and be able to assist others in the use of BIM
• Assist with the close out DRN's for schemes they are responsible for
• Understand the interfaces between all railway disciplines and how these are managed.
• Be able to recognise changes to the scope, that will affect cost and programme; be aware of process for reporting the change to the project manager
• Act as delivery manager for small schemes ensuring hours spent are in line with the estimated hours and advise project team of any change in advance.
• Ability to use the design software in the discipline and mentor others.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Achieved CEng / IEng status (or equivalent), plus post qualification experience in a relevant engineering area. MEng/BEng (or equivalent) degree and significant relevant experience, confirmed using the authority to work process. Proven experience in a Track Design Engineer role Full understanding of the Grip For Track Process and Network rail GRIP Process Proficient knowledge of Grip 3, 4 and 5 Experience with Microstation, PRT, ClearRoute 2, SD Calculator or Track-Ex Signed off as an approved CRE for both plain line and S&C schemes Have a good understanding of BIM PTS Trained