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Technical Engineer
Colas
Support lead engineer in planning and construction of rail permanent way projects.
6d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, GB, B30 3FJ
Hybrid
Company Size
~65,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
laser digs
stressing
surveys
as-built
risk assessment
quality control
- Cover weekend / night duties as per roster
- Attend engineering and technical briefing as directed
- Refer any design issues to the Lead Engineer (CRE) and CEM
- Refer non-compliance's to the standards and all technical issues to the Lead Engineer (CRE) and CEM
- Achieve zero technical non-compliances and corrective actions under external technical audit
- Prepare plans/programmes, detailed site/track/topographical surveys, As built diagrams, dig sheets, stressing diagrams, review or check Particular Specification, designs or estimates, site visits and progress work as directed.
- Ensure proposed construction plans are safe, cost effective and achievable
- Ensure development of Junior Engineers/apprentices
- Ensure timely production and communication of reports, including the submission of technical documents for the Health and Safety file.
- Attend planning and technical meetings as directed
- Carry out technical duties at worksite including all aspects of laser controlled digs, construction tamping, stressing and track commissioning (speed raising)
- Carry out analysis, prepare plans/programmes, detailed site/track/topographical surveys, review or check Particular Specifications, designs or estimates, undertake detailed planning, site visits and progress work as directed.
- Ensure site reporting is completed satisfactorily
- Discuss all construction and construct ability issues with the construction team possess
- Ensure all foreseeable risks are identified and suitably mitigated
- Work as directed by the Delivery Manager and Lead Engineer
- Attend at all training and induction courses as directed
- Ensure liaison with other disciplines
- Assist the Technical and Lead Engineers in improving productivity and introducing innovation
- Carry out risk assessments as part of design and construction work
- Carry out CRT site assessments
- Perform and control all on site technical activities and quality control, such as surveying, stressing and tamping
- Ensure timely and accurate site mark ups, including CANT markings
- Ensure construction work is delivered to the required quality and on-site quality checks are carried out.
- Assist in audits as directed
- Maintain a register of calibrated equipment and suitable quarantine process
- Control all on site technical activities and quality control
- Follow all safety critical processes (such as ground disturbance, As-builts, CRT and track commissioning)
- Assist Construction Manager and Lead Engineer to produce planning documents, multi-discipline Work Package Plans and Task Briefs
What you bring
track standards
health safety
driving
permanent way
hnc/hnd
computer literacy
- Good knowledge and understanding of track standards, processes and procedures
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relevant to Construction and Engineering
- Must be able to drive
- Comprehensive understanding of permanent way and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines
- Education to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent suitable experience
- Computer literacy
- Hold competence to raise/remove TSR to level 3 at any line speed
- Safety Management training
- Project Induction
- Personal Track Safety
- We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
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Company
Overview
50+
Global Presence
Operates in over 50 countries across five continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
- A global leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure.
- Expertise spans across sectors including roads, railways, airports, seaports, and urban development projects.
- Significant focus on road construction and maintenance, from local roads to major highways.
- Active in railway sector, involving design, construction, and maintenance of rail networks, including high-speed lines, conventional tracks, and urban transport systems.
- Specializes in waterproofing solutions to protect buildings and structures from water damage.
- Engages in production and recycling of construction materials, contributing to a more circular economy in the construction industry.
- **Caring:** Being driven by the duty to care, including self-care, care for employees, care for customers and partners, care for the environment and society, and acting ethically while preserving the safety of those who work with us.
- **Sharing:** Believing that multicultural diversity in terms of nationality, gender, and thought, along with teamwork and cross-disciplinary bridges, are a source of progress and new ideas.
- **Daring:** Being born from an innovative mindset, shaped by a pioneering corporate culture, and driven to move forward, explore new horizons, and reinvent ourselves, allowing for the launch of ideas and initiatives that create value.
46.5% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
Aims to reduce direct CO2 emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
- Promotes low-carbon technologies, such as low-carbon cements and increased recycling in asphalt production.
- Implements biodiversity protection strategies, including habitat preservation and invasive species management.
- Committed to the circular economy, recycling waste and materials from deconstruction.
2021
Year of Initiative Launch
Launched the employer brand #DrivenBy to focus on attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent while promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities and those far from the job market.
- Actively promotes gender diversity by encouraging more women to pursue careers, particularly in engineering roles.
- Launched the 'WE COLAS RAIL' network to become a reference for inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities.
- Combats sexism through initiatives like #StOpE, which aims to stop sexist behaviors in the workplace.
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