Engineer - Track

Company Name: VolkerRail Ltd
Location: England

Company Information

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Metro and Rail Projects department for an Engineer – Track x2.

This Role Will Involve

• Responsible for ensuring all activities are in compliance with Company standards and procedures.
• Technical assistance to the Production Teams
• Accurate setting out of data provided.
• Checking the integrity of the data either by practical or theoretical means.
• Cross reference the setting out data.
• Supervision of assembly process.
• Technical co-ordination of plant and equipment operations.
• Site measurement for QS purposes.
• Recording data for record and Quality Assurance purposes. (‘As Builts’).
• Maintaining equipment to good working order.
• Carry out and record periodic checks in line with Company procedures.
• Ensuring equipment is in calibration and certificated.
• Ensuring security and safety of equipment.
• Responsible for operating within the practice and procedures of the quality system.
• Alerting Senior Management, QA Manager to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in the mentoring and development of Junior Engineering staff.
• Liaison and communication with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contacts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS.
• The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder.
  

Job Requirements

You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of managing fluctuating workloads, working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and working off your own initiative. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

To Be Considered For This Role You Must Have

• Demonstrable experience of main line track renewals.
• A minimum of an HNC, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering is an essential requirement for this role.
• Excellent knowledge in the use of the latest setting out equipment and the associated tools available.
• Computer literate and working knowledge in Microsoft office applications.
• Demonstrable experience of the implementation of health and safety management processes.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in the site environment.
  

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

www.volkerrail.co.uk

www.volkerwessels.co.uk

• Seniority level

  Entry level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  EngineeringInformation Technology

• Industries

  ConstructionStaffing and RecruitingTransportation/Trucking/Railroad