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Track Engineer

  • Location: Leiston, IP16
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 23 days ago

  • Sector: Infrastructure
  • Contact: Dannielle Riley
  • Contact Email: dannielle.riley@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 16 June 2025
  • Expiry Date: 17 July 2025
  • Job Ref: V-262667

Job Title: Track Engineer

Duration: Initial 12-month contract

Location: Suffolk

Reference Number: 03356

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a lead contractor involved with the Sizewell C Rail scheme are looking for a Track Engineer to support major project works by analysing Track Drawings to develop construction methodologies and highlight any issues.

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Other key responsibilities include:

  • Production of construction programmes, train plans and staging diagrams

  • Production of RAMS documentation including Works Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets

  • Identify the survey equipment requirements for planned works, raise orders and manage the equipment to avoid any losses / damage.

  • Undertake surveys and setting out on site

  • Completion of quality checklists and required TEF Forms as part of the NR assurance process.

  • Production of Stressing Plans

  • Production of the Health and Safety files

  • Presenting / briefing works methodologies, programmes, and technical details

  • Undertake safety inspections.

  • Monitor and ensure technical compliance is being met for all site and office works.

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Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Track standards, process, and procedure

  • Experience in a Track Renewals / Enhancements environment or similar

  • Proficient knowledge of site technical activities and quality control, this should include but not limited to surveying, setting out, dozing, and tamping.

  • Experience in completing material take offs and volume calculations using the design drawings for the required import of aggregates (Type 1 / Ballast etc) and export of spoil from site

  • Proficient knowledge of project planning and up-to-date knowledge of latest plant, equipment, and technology

  • Appreciation of the Health and Safety at Works Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015

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Important skills:

  • Computer literate

  • Effective communicator

  • Works well under pressure

  • Collaborative

  • Problem Solver

  • Ability to produce documentation to a professional standard.

  • UK Driving License

  • Trimble SPS930 and GPS Survey Equipment

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Desirable:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience

  • PTS (Personal Track Safety)

  • Stressing Certificate

  • Experience with Microsoft Project

  • Educated to Degree / HND / HNC Standard in Civil Engineering or similar subject.

  • Member of professional institution including PWI (Permanent Way Institution or ICE (Institute of Civil Engineers)

  • Familiar with BIM Field 360

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