Senior Engineer - Rail

Senior Engineer – Rail

Exeter

Salary – Competitive

On behalf of our client, Taylor Woodrow, we are hiring for a Senior Engineer.

Taylor Woodrow is the sole provider of Lot 3 - Western Geotechnical Off-Track and Drainage - as part of Network Rail Wales and Western region’s £2bn programme of works.

The Lot stretches from London Paddington to Penzance and involves the ongoing maintenance & renewals programme of civil engineering assets such as embankments, cuttings, scour protection, and earthworks drainage.

As part of this project, we are currently looking to recruit a Senior Engineer with Rail Experience to be based out of the Exeter area to oversee the delivery of a number of schemes.

Duties:

• Allocate tasks to Site Engineers and supervise the task completion.
• Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed as soon as the checks can be completed to ensure that the works are delivered to specification.
• Participate in knowledge share events, ensures Site Engineers / Operatives are made aware of relevant information.
• Understand construction methodology and Develop / Approve relevant procedures specific to the area of works.
• In association with the Section Foreman, assess the plant and resource requirements to meet the demands of site and office based works.
• Produce / Approve method statements and risk assessments and ensure they are being followed throughout the works.
• Supervision of the erection, use, maintenance and dismantling of the temporary works, as applicable.
• Carry out checks of the scheme during construction on site, liaising with the TWC and Site Team.
• Prepare and issue Temporary Works Briefs to the relevant design departments.
• Ensure Site Engineers complete setting out in accordance with design.
• Ensure Design Drawings are marked up to reflect works completed as the works are finished.
• Liaise with other Senior Engineers to ensure any clashes on site are managed to ensure a smooth flow of work.

Person Specification

• Previous experience of working within the Rail sector is essential.
• Network Rail experience.
• Degree qualified in civil engineering or equivalent.
• SMSTS
• Knowledge of the Wester Rail Route would be advantageous.