On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Senior Project Engineer for a 6 month hybrid contract based in Manchester.
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail - Europe’s largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!
As a Senior Project Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:
- To lead and manage the use of appropriate engineering standards in relation to design and construction, on all projects within the national programme so they comply with legislation.
- Implementing Network RAIL systems and procedures to deliver a cost effective, high quality and safe approach to design, construction, commissioning and other technical activities on relevant projects.
- To monitor the competence of all Project Engineers working on projects within the functional discipline and provide functional guidance, direction and briefing, along with applying engineering controls and procedures to all projects so all design and construction contracts include reference to appropriate RAILway Group and Network RAIL Company standards
- To apply relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to all projects and check whether the environmental aspects of all projects are managed in accordance with Network RAIL Environmental Policy.
- To ensure projects are monitored for compliance, and advise project and programme management in respect of all construction activities, testing and commissioning, and site supervision.
- To undertake reviews of design and construction activities.
Essential:
- Have a good understanding of the role of Designated Project Engineer as defined in NR/L2/RSE/02009.
- Be proactive and well organised.
- Be able to perform with minimal supervision and guidance.
- Be able to develop good relationships with stakeholders within the Network Rail Routes and Regions, and 3rd parties, including the key tripartite relationship between the DPE, Sponsor and Project Manager.
- Demonstrable experience leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams across complex rail infrastructure projects, ensuring effective integration of civil, track, signalling, E&P and telecoms disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
- Degree qualified in an engineering discipline (or equivalent professional experience) with a strong understanding of Network Rail standards, engineering assurance processes and project delivery within a railway environment.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
