Rail Engineer

Location: West Midlands

Project: Light Rail Infrastructure
Contract Duration: 12–18 months
Start Date: Mid June to early July
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:30

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Rail Engineer working on a light rail project, based in West Midlands area. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong rail and track experience to join a well established civils and rail delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

Setting out and engineering support for track renewals works
Track stressing, ballast and tamping 
Track monitoring, including S&C and slab track (training can be provided where required)
Ensuring accurate setting out using Trimble GPS equipment
Completing and maintaining site inspection records
Supporting delivery teams to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to specification

Essential Requirements

Experience with track renewals, stressing, setting out, ballast and tamping
Competent using Trimble GPS equipment, including SPS930
CSCS Card
SSSTS or SMSTS
Basic understanding of track geometry 
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 
Strong work ethic, good timekeeping and a positive, team-focused attitude

Desirable (but not essential)

In date Personal Track Safety (PTS)
Appropriate qualification in either rail or civil engineering 
Experience in kerbing and drainage 
Track Handback comptency