Senior Engineer - Birmingham

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About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our Rail team as part of the Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA).

The CRSA offers the unique opportunity to work with partner organisations across the rail industry. CRSA has been created to make a positive impact on the UK track renewals industry by drawing on the strengths of all alliance partners and collaborative working.

Bringing together knowledge and experience in critical rail infrastructure and track renewals, the alliance deploys innovative working methods to realise efficiencies and create a more reliable railway infrastructure.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will:

• Monitor, engineering and design compliance for all schemes so they
comply with the requirements of the Governance of Railway Investment
Projects (GRIP), and the GRIP4 for Track process;
• Undertake Contractors Responsible Engineer duties (CRE);
• Monitor the programme teams so they follow the project approved
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) Process;
• Provide Technical support in the detailed planning and execution of all of
Track Renewal and Enhancement Works as allocated by the Assistant
Renewals Manager;
• Monitor and ensure technical compliance on all works, site and office;
• Attend relevant meetings including Whiteboard/Stage Gate meetings as
required;
• Manage the work to meet agreed financial targets, performance KRAs
and other KPI's;
• Manage works in compliance with all relevant Safety Legislation and
Welfare Regulations;
• Manage works in compliance with the CRSA technical specifications,
processes and procedures and Network Rail Group and Line Standards;
• Undertake surveys, planning and programming of work, technical
supervision on site, preparation of documents;
• Assist with the provision of technical and delivery support to the Track
and Drainage Senior Engineer, Senior Supervisor and Renewals
Manager Team as required;
• Deliver Duty Management and 'On Call' as required.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Good knowledge of Track Renewals Disciplines;
• Excellent knowledge of Rules and Regulations, HASAW and other
appropriate regulations, including Group Standards;
• Knowledge of financial controls;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills;
• Ability to write clear and concise reports;
• Ability to drive;
• HNC in an Engineering discipline or equivalent;
• PTS and COSS.

Important skills: -

• Computer literacy.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future.

We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

An attractive/negotiated salary;
25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
Pension savings scheme;
Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);
Refer and Earn bonus scheme;
Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK's railway network - designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.