Network Rail Careers – Assistant Project Engineer

About the job

Location

London, GB

Department Name

[Signalling] Eastern Region

About Network Rail

Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic – and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.

We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.

We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!

Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country’s biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.

We’re also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.

In joining Network Rail, you’re not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain’s best employers.

Does this sound like an organisation you’d like to be a part of?

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit, we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us , whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

Brief Description

Based in Stratford, the Capital Delivery Eastern team is working on numerous projects throughout the Anglia region. These include; major signallings, conversion of significant risk level crossings and the renewal of life-expired assets.

The Assistant Project Engineer would be expected to work across these projects offering significant opportunity to gain experience of a variety of different equipment types and delivery methods.

About The Role (External)

Key day-to-day duties of the Assistant Project Engineer include supporting the Project Engineer and Designated Project Engineer with:

• The preparation of specifications and tendering documentation outlining the client’s requirements for suppliers,
• The supervision of design development and checking of designs,
• monitoring of construction work checking for compliance with design, standards and legislation,
• development and maintenance of quality systems throughout the lifecycle of projects,
• monitoring of project construction HSQE.
• Working towards the competencies required to discharge the role of Project Engineer, maintain a log demonstrating own development and achievements.

Essential

• Engineering qualification in a relevant subject area (GNVQ, ONC, HNC, Degree).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Understanding of railway operations.

Desirable

• Appreciation of commercial and procurement procedures.

How To Apply (External)

Salary : Circa £25,000

Closing date : 18th October 2023 . – Late applications will not be accepted .

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