Project Engineer - Randstad Construction & Property : Job Details

My client is a multi-billion pound civils and rail contractor, with a rich history of delivering some of the UK's most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects. From major network upgrades to high-speed rail developments, their work shapes the future of national and local connectivity. They are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Signalling Project Engineer to join the team.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our rail systems, applying your expertise in modern signalling technologies and control systems. They are looking for a professional with a proven track record in rail signalling projects, who possesses strong technical knowledge, an IRSE license, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Fulfilling the duties of the PE as detailed within RA-ENG-PRO-003 'Project Engineering Management Process'

• Support the Project Manager and management team to monitor the progress of works and ensure that the development, design, construction, testing and financial targets are met and effect remedial action where required.
• Ensure that the technical standards are maintained in all aspects of signalling project work, in order that safe and successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved.
• Participate in and monitor the planning and progress of works in relation to timeline and budget and ensure that the development, design, construction and testing requirements are met and effect remedial action when required.
• Be the Project Manager's engineering representative on projects where required.
• Coordinate the engineering activities of sub-contractors.
• Review and assess the engineering aspects of project changes.
• Perform duties as directed by senior management from time to time.
• Complete mandatory training courses as defined contract agreements.
• Demonstrate engineering excellence, through innovative thinking and a willingness to adopt of new processes, tools and methods of working.
• Knowledge or experience of safe working on the railway
• Awareness of Network Rail standards and design approvals process

Project Engineers (PE) are allocated as required to support the PEM in the delivery of the project. PEs may be appointed where there is a need for specialist knowledge, or to spread the project engineering workload.

The PE may be assigned 'Work Package Manager' responsibility by the PEM for the delivery of a package of work to the required standards and within the agreed timescales.

The Project Manager may also delegate budgetary responsibilities for these packages of work whilst retaining accountability.

Nominal activities include and are not limited to:-

• Assisting with the planning of Engineering works, production and submission of Racecards, Lookaheads and SWP applications where required.
• Compilation of H&S File requirements for the projects.
• Compilation of asset trackers and documentation trackers that support the project needs.
• Attendance and input to project meetings as required/requested.
• Management of integrations of small packages of works within the project allocated.
• Support the PEM & /or the CEM where required and as directed.
• Act as WPM for elements of the deliverables detailed and assigned within the project program.
• Integration between other disciplines where required to support the elements of works assigned.
• Act as PEM or CEM on small projects of <50 SEU's.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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