Senior Track Design Engineer

AECOM ,
London, Greater London
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Job Type: Full-time

Overview

AECOM is seeking to hire a Senior Permanent Way Engineer to work within our Stratford based Permanent Way S&C Alliance team. The role will require experience of S&C design and will include acting as the lead designer. The primary focus of this role is to undertake track design and provide consulting services for railway infrastructure projects with specific experience in the design (concept and detail) of Switches and Crossings. The role will also be required to enhance the team’s portfolio of skills and expertise, supporting the track team leader in running projects, and mentor junior team members. Input into bids will also be required. Specific tasks to be performed are inclusive of the following: Production of track designs and provision of technical support throughout to support all stages of the design process (Feasibility through to Construction). Independently deliver / manage the production of design deliverables in accordance with client requirements (i.e. Form A, Form B and For Construction submissions) with supporting appendices as required. In achieving this you will be responsible for: Technical quality of deliverables – undertaking checks of design deliverables completed by members of the team in accordance with company procedures. , Timely delivery in accordance with design programmes. Manage personal / team budgets and resourcing to achieve financial targets. Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment. Specific Skills Required: Demonstrable experience in the application of track design principles Demonstrable competence in the design (concept and detail) of S&C, especially within the Network Rail Infrastructure environment Competent user of Bentley™ RailTrack Design package and Microstation CAD package. Competent user of ClearRoute 2™ software for kinematic gauging Knowledge of track maintenance practices and construction methodologies and the ability to consider/define requirements within design development. Knowledge of system interfaces which impact on track design principles and demonstrable experience if the successful management of interfaces within design experience. Excellent communication skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations, preparation of technical reports and knowledge about project management. Minimum Requirements Demonstrable experience and understanding of railway track throughout the engineering process from project inception to delivery, specifically on Network Rail Infrastructure. Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages (Bentley™ RailTrack™, Microstation™, ClearRoute2, SD Calculator). Good communication skills and the ability to work within a small team whilst having a dedicated approach to working within and meeting strict project deadlines Good communication skills when dealing with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public Client focused approach to service delivery Preferred Qualifications / Competencies Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng) or demonstrable evidence of progression to professional accreditation. Recognised engineering qualification or preferably a degree in Engineering

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