Senior OLE Design Engineer

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Lancashire
Salary
Competitive
Posted
30 Mar 2018
Closes
25 Apr 2018
Sectors
Engineering, Design
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Purpose of the role:

The role is to provide sound technical skills to ensure project requirements and client's specifications are fully met. The role should also provide advice and guidance to staff within the discipline.

Main Responsibilities * / Key Accountabilities * of the Job:

•Provide conceptual, outline and detailed design for OLE engineering solutions in allocation, basic and construction design.
•Prepare feasibility studies, technical reports and other written documents.
•Design detailed allocation and construction design, and assessments on the Overhead Line Engineering of horizontal and vertical track alignment schemes.
•Deliver work to programme, budget and specification
•Be competent to check elements of OLE engineering solutions.
Skills and qualifications required by the candidate:
•Previous experience in Overhead Line design
•Knowledge of UK rail industry practice and a familiarity with railway standards.
•A degree, HNC or other relevant qualification in a relevant discipline.
•Competent in the production of drawings using CAD software, ideally Microstation
•Membership of a relevant professional organisation
•Enthusiastic, committed with a 'can do' mentality
•Computer literate with MS Word and other MS Office modules.
•Driving licence desirable.
•Already on / Previous Experience of being on a company Accreditation Certificate as "Designer" and "Checker"
•Hold Valid PTS

Job Role

•Produce design concepts, drawings, specifications and other technical documents
•Supervise the work of junior staff.
•Provide input into project quality plan and implement quality practice in all projects.
•Suggest best methods and practices to meet technical and project requirements.
•Ensure compliance with H&S, Environmental and other appropriate regulations.
•To undertake any other reasonable task as requested.

About Amey

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ.
We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that's why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employee. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year.
Amey is an equal opportunities employer