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Asset Operatives - (Labelling & Verification) & Technicians

Asset Operatives - Labelling & Verfication & Asset Data Technicians required on a contract basis in London offering a negotiable day rate (inside IR35) Asset Operatives (Labelling & Verification) Verification of asset data Affixing of labels to assets, Produce weekly report Attend team meetings Work collaboratively as part of a team To survey site installations and crosscheck asset data on record from multiple sources including engineering drawings red lines with the assets on site and affix asset labels where required; to ensure that all labels affixed to Clients assets conform to the relevant standards. Support and collaborate with both Site Delivery Teams and Contractors in processing Asset data in compliance with Technical set of requirements and specifications Asset Technicans Verification of asset data Collation of data in to provided templates Inputting of data provided Produce weekly reports Attend team meetings To validate and collate accurate Asset Data and information generated and supplied by contractors and thirds parties. This information may come from various sources including engineering drawings, schematics, schedules, specifications and spreadsheets. To validate site surveys against red-line and as-built drawings. Support and collaborate with both Site Delivery Teams and Contractors in processing Asset data in compliance with CRL Asset Information Baseline. Work collaboratively as part of a team. Taking Site Surveys as per the instructions of the Asset Manager Asset Label installation as per the Asset Naming and Labelling Convention Document Quality Assurance and Verification of correct asset labelling and on-site check of the AIMs data provided by the Asset Team Preparing weekly asset labelling progress reports to the Asset Manager Taking Photographic evidence of all labels installed Support and facilitate the delivery of the Asset Data and Information in line with the Employer information requirements, specifications and processes ensuring effective capture, storage, control and handover of all formally released/issued Asset data deliverables. Interaction with the Site Delivery Teams and Contractors for Asset Information queries, requests and assist the Asset Manager in educating them in the necessary processes and data provision templates. Attend planned Verification Activities with Asset Manager and Data Owner. Provide data as requested for progress/KPI reporting. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Clients Target Zero principles. Co-operate with Client in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times. Act as a role model for clients vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with clients Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too. Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues. Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Clients information or information systems at risk. This post will require the jobholder to be on site for a significant amount of time liaising and collaborating with site contractors Build relationships with the Asset Team and the Delivery Team. To Support contractors with the provision of Asset Information. Role will be based at Station site offices. Reports to the Asset Manager. To work closely with the Site Delivery Team, Data Owners, Principal Delivery Engineer and Technical Information team. Collaborates with 3rd party organisations and provide information support. Person Specification Proven and practical experience of data (verification and labelling activities for the operative ) in a large organisation or a large multi-disciplined project, with multiple contracts and stakeholders' interests. To validate and collate accurate Asset Data and information (for the Asset Data Technician) generated and supplied by contractors and thirds parties. This information may come from various sources including engineering drawings, schematics, schedules, specifications and spreadsheets. To validate site surveys against red-line and as-built drawings. Support and collaborate with both Site Delivery Teams and Contractors in processing Asset data in compliance with Asset Information Baseline. Good experience of using typical MS office computer applications, such as MS Word, Excel, Office & Outlook and handheld devices (tablet computer).

Rail - Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Job purpose This role supports the management and coordination of key stakeholder relationships along the line of route, including MPs, their constituency offices and local authorities, as well as a myriad of political, business, specialist and community stakeholders. The role is part of a team committed to making sure HS2 acts as a good neighbour to communities and stakeholders along the route of the new railway. Accountabilities Work with colleagues in the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Directorate and across other HS2 departments to ensure timely, coordinated and consistent two-way information flows between HS2 and identified key stakeholders. Develop and deepen relationships with stakeholders along the line of route, including MPs and their constituency offices, local authorities, local representative groups based in the communities the project will impact, and other identified key stakeholders. Proactively identify opportunities to involve key stakeholders in the project and work with colleagues across HS2 to plan and deliver engagement activities. Develop and maintain an overview of the politics, stakeholder issues and activities in communities along the route, identifying and feeding back into the business key risks and opportunities. Manage correspondence with identified key stakeholders ensuring all responses are timely, accurate and of high quality in both tone and content. Provide clear and concise briefings, presentations and reports on complex issues for senior members of HS2. Manage processes to coordinate, record and report on engagement with key stakeholders, ensuring a consistent approach and alignment with HS2 processes Develop effective working relationships with contractors' ensuring they understand HS2's commitments, behaviour expectations, and metrics by which they will be measured. Skills: Ability to develop relationships and build trust amongst internal and external stakeholders, using diplomacy at every stage Influencing and communication skills Written communication skills and attention to detail Project management, organisational and planning skills Ability to communicate complex issues with clarity Ability to analyse data, interpret changing environments and present briefings to a variety of audiences at various levels in the organisation Ability to manage own workload and competing stakeholder priorities to meet agreed deadlines Knowledge: Understanding of engagement and communications on high-profile and sensitive projects Understanding and experience of developing important stakeholder relationships within the nuances of local community engagement and local politics Understanding of the political environment in which HS2 operates Knowledge of how UK Parliament and Local Authorities work and appropriate engagement methods Type of experience: Experience of developing and delivering strategic stakeholder management arrangements in large and complex environments Experience of working within or with Whitehall, Westminster or Local Government Experience of successful delivery on high profile and sensitive projects Experience of providing counsel across an organisation on stakeholder engagement

Rail Project Engineer - (DPE or Civil PE) - WfH / London

Rail Project Engineer (DPE or Civil PE) London and/or Work from Home Implement Rail Project systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to design, construction, commissioning and other technical activities on relevant projects, compliant with all relevant legislation. Liaise with regulators and others as appropriate. Deliver engineering solutions and resolve technical issues to support the project construction programme. Oversee and manage deliverables from suppliers including designers and contractors. Measure project team and supplier performance using engineering reporting metrics and data. Chair engineering coordination meetings with suppliers and use these forums to collaboratively develop efficient engineering solutions that are deliverable within the planned timescales. Engineer Projects to the standards and specification of client, allocated design and construction contracts include reference to and are compliant with appropriate Railway Group and clients Company standards, formal specifications and procedures. Manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality. Maintain the use of relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to allocated projects and manage the environmental aspects of allocated projects in accordance with clients environmental policy. Provide project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. Manage the design and/or construction elements of relevant projects meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management (CDM) regulations. Internal and contractor's design/construction/specialists personnel are competent. Undertake reviews of design and/or construction activities. Arrange audits of contractors monitoring safety, environment and quality of design, construction, testing and commissioning and management systems is adequate. Carry out the duties of designated project engineer (DPE) for specific projects. Manage discipline specific project engineers as assigned and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and functions. Support commercial, project management and project controls in review of contractor correspondence, change event submissions, schedules and estimates. Identify and share best practice across the various project teams. Essential Successful relevant experience in civil engineering, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across multi discipline areas. Experience of working within a Rail Project team Experience of railway stations design and build Previously or currently holds Authority to Work for DPE or Civil PE Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level. Knowledge of quality assurance. An understanding of the arrangements required for the independent assessment of work. CDM, risk assessment, engineering management competency. Desirable Leadership or management experience. Experience of working to resolve technical issues to support planned construction dates. Experience of engineering reporting processes and measuring key metrics to drive performance Experience of managing designer, contractor and stakeholder relationships Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level. Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects. An appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works. Project safety management experience Yellow book course.

Rail Project Planning Engineer, with MEP experience, London

Planning Engineer, Central London Rail Project, Day Rate Inside IR35 Highly proficient P6 user. Experience of implementing NEC contract terms and conditions. Has an MEP background, ideally on a large new build railway, (rather than renewals/upgrades). Ideally has used Bentley's eB document management system. Highly proficient user of Microsoft Excel, and the ability to manipulate large data sets Has experience of assurance documentation processes and contract completion. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to present complex information The planning engineer role is required to review the contractors programmes, report to the business on performance against the DCS, producing reports for the project manager and delivery director. Purpose of the Job Supporting the project teams with all planning related activities associated with the management of their contracts and reporting requirements. Participating and supporting the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings. Identifying and maintaining programme / project milestone and schedule interface activities. Responsible for preparing periodic progress reporting of Level 1 and Level 2 schedules. Performing and/or coordinating, collecting, verifying, and integrating the work scope for all entities into the total project plan. Performing productivity analysis of construction operations. Establishing the productivity basis to be utilized in estimates, as developed in concurrence with Construction. Reviewing labour estimates for reasonableness. Establishing milestones for the total project or major portions of the project. Reviewing project work activities in support of project milestones. Coordinating the timely, systematic and complete acquisition of scope definition and related data. Preparing and/ or reviewing schedule logic and duration changes in conjunction with the project team, to determine whether the schedules will adequately support the overall project schedule and comply with NEC contractual processes. These processes include checking that plans are complete and reflect the contractual scope of work, time risk allowances are clearly shown. In conjunction with other project team members review cost loading submissions. Reviewing and evaluating schedule durations for all activities relative to the support of project milestones. Supervising/ directing the calculation of durations and other considerations affecting activity durations. Planning, organising, and supervising schedule resource loading and analysis. Coordinating development of all bulk commodity release and installation curves. Integrating appropriate manpower requirements for each discipline/specialty relative to the overall project needs. Determining quantity and manpower levels in support of the project needs and schedule philosophy. Obtaining schedule information required by all disciplines. Identifying schedule restraints and their effects on the total project schedule. Working with all departments to provide an understanding of the total project schedule needs. Integrating all schedule activities. Identifying schedule considerations and problems resulting from interdiscipline or group restraints and interfaces. Supporting development of scheduling standards and procedures. Compiling, summarising, updating, and maintaining historical schedule data. Monitoring and reporting the critical path and schedule performance of the total project. Performing project schedule analysis and studying of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities. Recommending alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision. Coordinating information input into specific studies. Integrating activities and total work scope identification. Evaluating study results and recommending conclusions for project team consideration and discussion. Supervising/directing project schedule staffing and quantity reporting. Preparing and presenting schedule impact reports. Leading the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans. Monitoring that schedule backup and historical archiving is carried out in accordance with programme requirements Dimensions & Interfaces (both internal and external) Project Manager and Project Teams. Contractor Project Manager and Planning Staff. Programme Controls Team. Project Business Manager. Person Specification Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office. Experience of implementing NEC contract terms and conditions. Relevant experience on a large scale infrastructure project. Skilled in oral and written communication. Working knowledge of PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications. Working knowledge of multiple discipline specific software applications, such as Primavera (P6), Bentley's eB document management system and Microsoft Office Applications, for example. Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

Site Engineer (WTH Urban Realm): London

Purpose of the Job To support the Delivery Team in the coordination, delivery and technical aspects of the construction activities whilst ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements are achieved. Principal Accountabilities Support the Employer in relation to the following: Ensure that enough information is available on drawings and sketches to set out the works in accordance with the programme and to resolve any inconsistencies in the information provided including feedback on any changes made Setting out the works in accordance with the contract requirements before work is programmed to commence. Arrange and allow time for independent checking where required. Develop 4-weekly programmes with section engineer and simple benchmark productivity measures for the workforce and assess actual programme and productivity achieved for review at weekly progress meetings. Communicate with foremen, workforce and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided. Check the works during progress and on completion to ensure that it has been constructed in line with the information provided, measured and signed off before covering up and that information is recorded accurately. Coordinate Assurance inspection by appropriate parties. Take receipt of materials and check description, quality, markings and condition are in line with Complete inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner. Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project Ensure the works are adequately planned and coordinated with activities by others in order to avoid disruption and provide clear access. Coordinate access requirements and ensure all necessary permits and documentation are in Monitor works being undertaken and ensure they align with the agreed Safe System of Work. Knowledge and experience Degree qualified engineer or equivalent experience, Experience in undertaking site-based construction activities on major infrastructure Knowledge and experience of construction quality systems and processes Knowledge of the NEC3 form of contract and of CDM Regulations Health and Safety training to a minimum of SSSTS.

Rail Project Town Planner: London Based

Rail Project Town Planner: London Based, Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months (salaried) Accountabilities Assist in the programming, preparation, review and submission requests for approval in accordance with Schedule 17 of the High Speed Rail Act 2017 (the Act), and working primarily as part of the main works Integrated Project Team (IPT), and with engineering and environment teams, consultants and contractors as required. Engage with local planning authorities on town planning matters associated with Schedule 17 and planning application submissions, and hybrid Act related processes. Manage, engage with and advise contractor and internal teams on the preparation of planning material for consents packages, for example enabling works, main works, rail systems, and works outside of Act limits. Advise on Development Consent Order / Transport and Works Act Orders and planning applications under the Town and Country Planning Act and General Permitted Development Order processes and programme, and risk implications associated with these. Support with emerging business needs, for example assisting in design panel reviews, local technical engagement panels and local public engagement activities. Manage a significant number of Schedule 17 consents delivered by our early works and main works contractors over a 3-4 year programme Support delivery partners by providing planning advice on matters relating to project design and refinements, Schedule 17 submission strategy and submission package preparation, negotiation with local planning authorities, conditions and the Act planning regime and legal framework. Work within the Infrastructure Directorate with responsibility for leading on town planning matters primarily within the West Midlands Area, but may also involve responsibility for route-wide planning tasks. Required criteria Skills: Able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to negotiate the successful delivery of consents with local planning authorities Ability to produce and present documents and reports to a variety of audiences, including stakeholders at various levels Ability to provide advice and guidance on the production of drawings and supplemental planning information relating to planning submissions IT skills including MS office or equivalent Ability to provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on Town Planning matters and the Act. Able to prioritise workload, work independently and deliver to agreed deadlines. Knowledge Knowledge of UK Planning Policy and legislation and an understanding of Environment Impact Assessment Legislation. Project or programme management processes and / or successfully managing a varied caseload of applications or projects. Type of experience Experience in town planning through infrastructure planning, and/or dealing with major planning applications under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Member of the RTPI Experience of different planning regimes including the Planning Act 2008, The Transport and Works Act 1992 or Hybrid Bill experience. Experience of working and building relationships with multidisciplinary project teams, and internal and external stakeholders. Experience of contributing to multi-disciplinary projects.

Designated Project Engineer: York

As an DPE you're responsible for ensuring that there is a clear understanding of the project remit, the scope is well-defined and that the budget for each activity to be carried out by each discipline. Ensuring that there is appropriate dialogue between the disciplines during the project life cycle, and, where necessary, between the different offices involved in the project. Maintain a master schedule to allocate resources on their projects and bids. Provide integrated teams for project delivery that aligns with competency requirements and minimises office interface. Liaise with other EMs for additional resources and with the applicable Heads of Discipline (HoD) for supply chain where necessary. Through liaison with the HoD, seek assurance that the Task Manager is allocated to any project or bid has the appropriate expertise and experience for the role. Liaise with the Project Manager to ensure that the office has sufficient resources to support the project. Champion the consistent use of delivery tools/processes which ensure that all parties have an agreed understanding of the project and their part within it. Bid Strategy, Interactive Planning, Design Input Statement, Inter-office Work Agreements, and output from Client Expectation Surveys, Client Satisfactions Surveys, and (where appropriate) feedback against KPIs. Champion a culture of getting it right first time. Support the HoDs to drive efficient design - making use of a database of standard solutions. Support the HoDs through DRNs analysis etc to identify where training, recruitment etc is needed. Support the HoDs and Head of Engineering in ensuring a consistent approach to engineering delivery across all disciplines / offices. Provide engineering input into PQQs, bids and the development of momentum work on active project. Drive continual improvement of our deliverables by using the DRN analysis and other Client feedback to track positive and negative trends from previous months stats. Implement improvement measures and share good practice as applicable. On a day-to-day basis, be aware of delivery commitments made by each of the disciplines in the office, the issues which could adversely impact delivery, and take appropriate action to address delivery issues as necessary. Ensure that the Rail Director and Project Manager is kept informed on delivery progress. Essential: Bachelors or Masters Degree (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng) or equivalent Degrees. Extensive experience in multidiscipline design/design management. Knowledge of Rail and able to lead and guide others in implementation of Rail standards. Knowledge of TSI's, Eurocodes and British Standards Ability to undertake Engineering Manager and Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) role on Rail Projects. Ability to undertake Designated Project Engineer role on NR and/or High-Speed Rail projects. Previous experience with NR Assurance Process and working on NR design projects. Understands NR and high-speed operational environment and constraints to development and vision to find solutions to operational constraints. Understands and previous experience with High Speed Rail engineering assurance processes. Systems Engineering Management knowledge and experience, and demonstrate practical applications on previous projects. Clear understanding of NR/L2/INI/02009, the relevant Engineering Management Plan and the role and specific aspects of the delegation. Be able to implement a process and appropriate techniques to be adopted for the interface management of system elements, including interface management of key Stakeholders requirements, and supporting interdisciplinary reviews. Demonstrate experience in Systems Integration processes and Systems Verification against operation capability of assets in the context of the relevant technical standards including Engineering Assurance TSI. Understands the requirements of the CDM & CSM-RA regulations. Experience of Requirements Specification and Management, including analysis of Stakeholder needs and expectations to establish and manage the requirements for the system. Be able to specify the full range of PRAMS requirements and acceptance criteria for a complex programme/project, taking into consideration whole life costing. Experience in leading "Safe by Design" initiatives, carrying out whole-system CSM Risk Evaluation and Analysis, has knowledge of the relevant standards and can provide advice to others. Demonstrates experience in participation in a CSM Hazid Identification workshop. Desirable: Ideally a Chartered Engineer, or equivalent experience. Rail system safety knowledge. High Speed Rail experience.

Principal Drainage Engineer: London

Working with a multi-disciplinary consultancy that operate UK wide, we are currently looking for a Principal level Engineer to assist in the development and delivery of a number of transportation drainage schemes from Feasibility through to Detailed design phase. This is a great opportunity for someone and will involve the following; responsible for providing deliverables and solutions to drainage design; Checking and Reviewing scheme deliverables and supporting information; Monitoring and reporting of progress; Ability in Micro Drainage modelling system or equivalent; Knowledge of DMRB or UK rail standards; Confident with proven interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate and well written reports Capable of managing a challenging workload subject to change at short notice. Working across multi disciplines

Rail - Permanent Way Design Engineers - Crewe

3x Permanent Way Design Engineers (Crewe, Birmingham & Derby) Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. To meet our growth ambitions, we are seeking an experienced Permanent Way Engineer to join our Crewe office and assist the UK wide practice team in delivering a portfolio of both local jobs and the biggest and most challenging UK projects. The individual we seek shall be motivated, results driven, proactive, keen to learn and develop as part of a larger PWay design team. They should be a member of the PWI and show an interest in track matters. We will value you for going beyond to exceed expectations and assist in delivering innovative solutions. After all, we can't achieve great things without you. So, you can look forward to fantastic rewards, benefits and development opportunities. Preferred Qualifications: Higher Educational Qualification (a minimum of HND qualified in Civil Engineering). Preferably Eng Tech or IEng (From either PWI, ICE or IMech) or working towards professional qualification. Essential Criteria: Minimum 5 years' experience in permanent way design. Able to author technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality. Good understanding of Network Rail, London Underground & Railway Group standards as well as the relevant British Standards and Eurocodes. Able to present their work and represent their colleagues on the project in presentations and meetings. Able to independently deliver work and integrate with larger project teams. Develop broad technical competence and able to check work of all those in the project team; An understanding of track construction methods, stageworks of projects, PWay components and surveys. Proficient in Microstation and Bentley Rail Track (BRT) design software production as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. A working knowledge of using ClearRoute 2 software. Responsible for completion of projects to time and cost. A willingness to work flexibly (as required) to assist in the delivery of projects. The Individual: Good interpersonal, organization and communication skills. A hard working and flexible individual, who is a team player, is reliable, proactive and shows initiative whilst able to keep cool under pressure and when working to often demanding deadlines. Self-motivated and able to work both independently as well as within a larger team capable of completing work within budget and to programme. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Rail - Senior P Way Engineers - Crewe

Senior Permanent Way Design Engineers (Crewe, Birmingham & Derby) Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. To meet our growth ambitions, we are seeking a motivated candidate to undertake the duties of a Senior Permanent Way Design Engineer in our Crewe office to assist delivering a portfolio of the biggest and most challenging UK projects. We will also expect this individual to take a lead role on delivering a number of projects within the local market. There will also be the opportunity to work on overseas projects and with our internationally based design teams. The individual we seek is a motivated, eager to develop, results driven and willing to embrace innovation in design. They should be able to demonstrate that they have experience in leading the process of design on projects, whilst also delivering great outcomes for our people and clients. We will value you for going beyond to exceed expectations and deliver innovative solutions nobody else can. After all, we can't achieve great things without you. So, you can look forward to fantastic rewards, benefits and development opportunities. Qualifications: A minimum of BTEC HNC qualified in Civil Engineering (or BA in an engineering field). Eng Tech from either PWI, ICE or IMech and willing to progress towards Incorporated or Chartered status. Essential Criteria: Experience in all aspects of permanent way design and the delivery of multi-disciplinary railway projects. Experienced at adhering to corporate assurance processes, recording design decisions and production of designer's risk assessments. Ability to produce Technical reports. Experienced user of Bentley MicroStation, Bentley Rail Track design software production and proven record of working within a BIM environment. Excellent working knowledge of UK rail industry standards, policies and procedures; Excellent knowledge of Gauging requirements and ClearRoute outputs. Experience of interfacing with Clients and excellent communication skills. A willingness to work flexibly to deliver projects to time and budget. Committed to the technical development of others. Desirable Attributes: Experience of leading the PWay design on projects. Experienced user of ClearRoute 2 and ProjectWise. Experience of working on bids and leading single discipline aspects of bids.

Asset Protection Engineer: Manchester Based

Rail Projects Asset Protection Engineer: Manchester Based To provide the professional engineering and technical interface with outside and third parties and manage the engineering and safety specification for the safe delivery of outside and third party activities so that cost, time and quality objectives are met and delivered within corporate guidelines and engineering risk is identified and mitigated. To deliver competent engineering assurance in compliance with engineering standards and legislation Key Accountabilities 1. Lead compliance with engineering driven safety requirements and provide technical advice, conditions and approvals consistent with policies and standards on allocated schemes. Identify opportunities for shared value. Prioritise risk and provide assurance of robust engineering management for allocated outside and third party schemes. 2. Manage the mitigation of engineering and safety risk to the railway associated with proposed and real time outside and third party activities. Provide technical advice in respect of all engineering design, safe by design, technical specification and construction activities for safe delivery, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. 3. Apply the concept of Requirements Engineering on applicable schemes, liaising with internal stakeholders and providing advice to the Project Interface lead. 4. Assess and review all outside and third party schemes for compliance with current legislation, including Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations. Review engineering design and/or construction proposals and activities. 5. Monitor, assess and review all outside and third party schemes for compliance with standards, procedures and requirements, route specifications, systems and procedures to deliver a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to design, construction, commissioning and other technical activities. Manage the engineering approvals and consents required for the design and implementation of projects 6. Facilitate outside and third party scheme change, with analysis of risks and contingency within the specific project life cycle on the basis of engineering detail, to enable project authorisation. 7. Manage relevant engineering activities so that schemes support programme requirements for outside and third party customers in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality to deliver the safety and integrity of railway operations and infrastructure. 8. Apply relevant techniques and procedures of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and hazard identification and analysis techniques to allocated schemes. 9. Carry out the duties of designated project engineer (DPE) for specific projects. 10. Undertake technical reviews of clearance proposals for the route, external planning applications and land use changes by external parties whilst safeguarding infrastructure and operational requirements.

Rail Projects Assistant Construction Manager Manchester based

Rail Projects - Assistant Construction Manager: Manchester Acting as a supervisor for the railway - setting up the safe systems of work and outside parties are adhering to the safe system of work - facilitate outside parties coming onto the site to work. Work with contractors to deliver site activities that comply with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), relevant rules, regulations, Railway Group and company standards and all applicable procedures and legislation. Encourage an awareness of the importance of HSQE and good workmanship by regular communication with all contractors' and make the contractor aware of policy for reporting accidents /incidents. Review & accept in conjunction with the Asset Protection Engineer contract documentation. Check whether that contractor has in place adequate communication plans to inform line-side residents of proposed works. Monitor validity of Contractor's employee's competency documentation, prior to works commencing and during all phases of work, using sentinel and construction industry checklists. In liaison with the contractor, jointly inspect first off examples of elements of the works, at the earliest opportunity, in order to agree the detailed workmanship standards for consistent application to the whole of the works. Maintain a regular and frequent site presence at all worksites and to continually monitor, and correct where necessary, the standard and methods of work, being always vigilant for inadequacies. Where remedial actions are required confirm whether non-conformance reports are raised, and closed out in an auditable manner. Maintain site diary as appropriate. Monitor progress of the works by regular site visits, inspections, and progress meetings, comparing work in progress with contract documents and information given at site meetings and with the overall contract programme. Locally agree site records with the contractor for payment purposes. Inspect completed works and survey for the readiness of portions of the work for inspection and for the recording of the outcome and the control of any remedial works required. Essential 5 years' experience in construction or railway industry. 2 years' experience in supervisory role in construction or railway industry. Good communication skills. Nebosh construction certificate. Environment Awareness. Construction Site Supervisor card from CITB Construction Skill Certification Scheme Desirable Construction trade background Commercial awareness Clean driving license