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Senior/Principal P-Way Design Engineer

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Posted By: Hays Construction and Property
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Date Posted: 17th Jun 2008
Salary: To £44k dependant on experience
Location: Birmingham
Reference Code: 1305568
Views Since Posting: 2
Full Description:

Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Track Surveying including: -

Preparing Method Statements
Knowledge of the Gzam system
Basic project management skills including managing Topo Surveys, Safety Critical staff and other railway disciplines.
Manage Topographical Surveyors
Platform / Structure gauging

Design Plain Line including: -

Hallade using first principals and excel spreadsheets
Theodolite Straights
Vertical alignment
General Arrangements
Drainage
Material Specification
Preparation of Form A & B documents

S&C including: -

Working with Topographical Surveys
S&C Design in AutoCAD & MX Rail
Co-Planer vertical alignments through S&C
General Arrangements including Multi discipline GA’s
1:50 Detailed S&C manufactures drawings
Preparation of Form A & B documents

General; -

Optioneering designs, both Horizontally and Vertically.
General scheme layouts – Depots / Sidings
Drainage Design
Liaison with Clients – communication skills
Preparation of feasibility reports
You will have knowledge of the following software: -

AutoCAD – Essential
MS Office (Word / Excel) – Essential
Microstation – Desirable
MX – Desirable
Clear Route – Desirable

Key Competencies

Skills:

Good communication skills,
Strong IT skills
Able to work with minimal supervision
Able to produce neat clear calculations in a structured format
Ability to undertake surveys, including leveling.
Ability to undertake and lead survey teams in Hallade & Theodolite straight & Levelling
Knowledge of Laser Rail’s equipment for gauging
Good knowledge of Pway Geometry and Maths
Willingness to work unsociable hours – Nights / Weekends (occasional)
Qualifications:

Civil or Structural Engineering degree considered, however OND/HND in Civil Engineering qualification would be considered with some experience.
Working towards IEng, CEng, MICE
Personal Qualities:

Suitable applicants must demonstrate good leadership skills, be a self-starter and team player.
Shown good self-motivation and initiative.
The role demands some flexibility to meet the demands of the rail industry

Experience

Must have relevant experience of working with a Consultant or Contractor focused on design within the Rail industry is essential for the Senior Engineer, and relevant experience for the Principal Engineer with a Consultant.
Dependent on Contract Status, benefits include the following:

25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Membership of the Contributory Pension Scheme
Death in Service up to 4 x Salary (members of Contributory Pension Scheme)
Personal Accident Insurance
Professional Membership fees
Discretionary Bonus
Share Incentive Plan
Sports and Social Events
The additional range of benefits below are dependent upon Grade:

Company Car or Car Allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Permanent Disability Insurance
Relocation Costs