Senior Gauging Engineer (Route)
- Recruiter
- Network Rail
- Location
- Basingstoke
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 12 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 29 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About Network Rail
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.
Network Operations plans, operates and maintains the railway day-to-day. Our business units - 'routes' - work closely with our customers, and are accountable for improving customer service, safety, and performance, as well as providing a value for money railway.
Brief Description
Provide specialist advice and technical leadership on the management of Structure Clearances and Track Position, focused on meeting route specific requirements. Act as the Route single point of contact for Gauging activity
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
1. Lead local structure gauging assurance activity on behalf of the Route Asset Management team for all aspects of gauging
2. Lead the provision of specialist advice on the management of Clearances and Track position within the Route.
3. Review, approve or recommend the gauging aspects of proposed designs for track, civils, structures, building, signalling, telecoms, services, etc. within agreed levels of Delegated Authority
4. Coordinate and monitor of responses by the National Gauging team, for advice to operators and manufacturers on the workability of gauging strategies and requests for gauging compatibility assessment of new and re-deployed rolling stock, and escalate issues and concerns accordingly.
5. For Safety Technical Engineering Directorate (STED) assessed vehicle introductions and route gauge clearance projects (including re-cascade of rolling stock within the route), coordinate and monitor the provision of gauge clearance analysis, challenge the interpretation of analyses provided, and escalate issues and concerns accordingly.
6. Provide specialist advice on gauge capability and assist with the strategic enhancement of key routes.
7. Act as the Programme interface for specification and monitoring of the databases for gauging and clearance information for the Route.
8. Monitor and influence the accuracy of gauging and clearance systems and data relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of gauge clearance with the route. Provide necessary assistance to determine compliance with suitability and robustness of maintenance regimes.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
• Degree in a relevant subject or demonstrate equivalent experience
• Incorporated Engineer or working towards this status
• A sound knowledge of the relevant technical, safety and performance standards
• Relevant track engineering experience with substantial knowledge of track gauging and geometry
Desirable
• Chartered Engineer
• Knowledge of track and civil engineering, covering maintenance, design and renewals
• Experience of industry standard software
How To Apply- External
At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 75% discount on season rail tickets.
Network Rail welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, disability or gender and is committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
Salary: GBP50,400- GBP56,700
Closing date: 28 th July 2017
Please clearly show in your application how your skills and experience match the requirements of this role.
Please note late applications will not be accepted
How to apply: Please click 'apply now' to apply
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
Network Rail adheres to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This is a government standard for pre-employment vetting. All prospective employees will undergo the required checks to meet this standard before joining the company.
Currency
GBP
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Salary: . Date posted: 11/07/2017
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.
Network Operations plans, operates and maintains the railway day-to-day. Our business units - 'routes' - work closely with our customers, and are accountable for improving customer service, safety, and performance, as well as providing a value for money railway.
Brief Description
Provide specialist advice and technical leadership on the management of Structure Clearances and Track Position, focused on meeting route specific requirements. Act as the Route single point of contact for Gauging activity
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
1. Lead local structure gauging assurance activity on behalf of the Route Asset Management team for all aspects of gauging
2. Lead the provision of specialist advice on the management of Clearances and Track position within the Route.
3. Review, approve or recommend the gauging aspects of proposed designs for track, civils, structures, building, signalling, telecoms, services, etc. within agreed levels of Delegated Authority
4. Coordinate and monitor of responses by the National Gauging team, for advice to operators and manufacturers on the workability of gauging strategies and requests for gauging compatibility assessment of new and re-deployed rolling stock, and escalate issues and concerns accordingly.
5. For Safety Technical Engineering Directorate (STED) assessed vehicle introductions and route gauge clearance projects (including re-cascade of rolling stock within the route), coordinate and monitor the provision of gauge clearance analysis, challenge the interpretation of analyses provided, and escalate issues and concerns accordingly.
6. Provide specialist advice on gauge capability and assist with the strategic enhancement of key routes.
7. Act as the Programme interface for specification and monitoring of the databases for gauging and clearance information for the Route.
8. Monitor and influence the accuracy of gauging and clearance systems and data relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of gauge clearance with the route. Provide necessary assistance to determine compliance with suitability and robustness of maintenance regimes.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
• Degree in a relevant subject or demonstrate equivalent experience
• Incorporated Engineer or working towards this status
• A sound knowledge of the relevant technical, safety and performance standards
• Relevant track engineering experience with substantial knowledge of track gauging and geometry
Desirable
• Chartered Engineer
• Knowledge of track and civil engineering, covering maintenance, design and renewals
• Experience of industry standard software
How To Apply- External
At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 75% discount on season rail tickets.
Network Rail welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, disability or gender and is committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
Salary: GBP50,400- GBP56,700
Closing date: 28 th July 2017
Please clearly show in your application how your skills and experience match the requirements of this role.
Please note late applications will not be accepted
How to apply: Please click 'apply now' to apply
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
Network Rail adheres to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This is a government standard for pre-employment vetting. All prospective employees will undergo the required checks to meet this standard before joining the company.
Currency
GBP
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Salary: . Date posted: 11/07/2017