Site Engineer - Track

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Site Engineer - Track to join our TRU account in Manchester – On site working role.

Transpennine Amey is working in partnership with Network Rail on the Transpennine route upgrade project since 2018, with an increased focus on providing reliable, frequent, faster, and greener railways to the North of England. Covering 76 miles of railway between Manchester, Leeds, York, Selby and onto Humberside, we lay the foundations, covering upgrades to civils, track, railway systems and electrification to the west of Leeds. By completing such works, we aim to support Network Rail with cutting carbon emissions and ensuring to deliver a smoother, more enjoyable journey to their customers.

Site Engineer – Track plays an important part in assisting the Senior Engineer by providing technical support for all allocated contract works. To assist in finding engineering solutions to ensure conformance to the specification and compliant delivery to programme. Contribute to the overall planning and site delivery of the works allocated by the SE.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hrs with some weekend and nights.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting in managing the engineering activity on the allocated projects including support for design reviews; communication and consultation with other functions (design, install and test) over changes; and interfaces with other disciplines (including facilitating inter-disciplinary check meetings).
• Assist in Advising the Renewals Manager on engineering requirement and specification issues, including marking out of sites and ensuring each stage of construction is acceptable and signed off before works progress
• Carry out and record briefings of technical updates to the project team, including sub-contractors, promote best practice and pro-actively identify to resource owners additional training requirements and development opportunities
• Assist the Senior Engineer and if required, the Renewals Manager in developing the plan for engineering resource required to deliver the project plan, assist in the production of the WPP’s / TB’s and risk assessments proposed for the work
• Carry out and record briefings of technical updates to the engineering staff and advise renewals managers of likely changes required for current schemes. Set the standard for working practices and actively promote self-development of engineers.
• Responsible for drafting and editing WPP’s / TB’s for all allocated works are produced and in place, and that the content is to a high standard. Carry out regular checks and audits. 
• Undertake duties and tasks for the engineering element of the allocated project(s) as instructed by the SE

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience in Rail -Track environment (ideally in a renewals project environment)
• Engineering professional qualifications - HNC or equivalent
• Experience of railway construction planning and of specific discipline
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects
• IOSH Managing Safely (or SMSTS / SSSTS) - Preferred
• PTS
• Full UK Driving licence
• Temporary works - preferred

• Career Development – You’ll be provided with a clear career path by tailoring a program that’s unique to you.
• Pension – A generous pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy additional days.
• Choices - our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Social Impact Days each year to contribute to your favourite causes, and where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards.

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservice@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. 

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

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