Senior Track Design Engineer
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Are you an experienced Permanent Way Design Engineer looking to take the lead on major railway upgrade, renewal and enhancement projects?
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Do you have the technical expertise to deliver high-quality track designs while supporting and developing other engineers?
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Location: London or Derby
Duration:12 Months
Rate: andpound;45-andpound;50/Hour (Inside ir35)
Hours: 37.5 per week (50-50 hybrid split)
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An established opportunity is available for a Senior Design Engineer to join the Track Design Team . You'll lead and deliver detailed railway track designs across a varied portfolio of rail projects, taking schemes from feasibility through to detailed design. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll develop safe, cost-effective solutions that meet client requirements, technical standards and project deadlines.
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With responsibility for technical reviews, design quality and mentoring team members, this role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on Permanent Way design with technical leadership and team development.
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The Role - Responsibilities
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andmiddot;Develop and deliver Permanent Way designs from feasibility through to detailed design.
andmiddot;Produce detailed designs for plain line track, switches and crossings (Sandamp;C) renewals, track lowering, platform extensions and linespeed improvements.
andmiddot;Prepare technical documentation, including calculations, reports and specifications, in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
andmiddot;Produce designer's risk assessments, eliminating or reducing hazards through the design process.
andmiddot;Mentor and develop engineers while supporting the continued growth of the Track Solutions team.
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Essential Requirements
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andmiddot;HNC with substantial relevant engineering experience, or a degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline, supported by substantial experience.
andmiddot;Proven experience delivering accurate Permanent Way designs, including plain line track and switches and crossings (Sandamp;C).
andmiddot;Strong knowledge of trackform, track components and railway engineering principles.
andmiddot;Understanding of Network Rail Group and Line Standards and/or equivalent London Underground standards.
andmiddot;Experience using MicroStation and Bentley Rail Track and/or OpenRail.
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Desirable Experience
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andmiddot;Detailed trackform design, including drainage, under-track crossings and formation design.
andmiddot;Track renewals and maintenance.
andmiddot;International railway design projects.
andmiddot;Knowledge of track stressing.
andmiddot;Previous experience as a Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE).
andmiddot;Experience using ClearRoute.
andmiddot;Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or actively working towards professional registration.
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