Assistant Project Engineer

As an Assistant Project Engineer in Works Delivery Signalling, you will provide support to the Project Engineer for a varied project portfolio., which includes Minor Signalling Renewals; Rolling Programmes; Performance Improvements; Level Crossing renewals and Life Extension Works across the whole of Scotland Route. You will assist the project engineer with internal staff site surveillance plans, internal/external competency reviews and take part in workshops to discuss safety and operational risks. You will work closely with internal and external design/installation/test teams, assist with material procurement, technical work scope compilation and assist with all engineering aspects of projects from inception to development/design, delivery and hand back. Works Delivery Signalling is a fast paced, varied and determined department dedicated to providing safe, compliant and value for money upgrades/renewals to meet the needs of our clients, and are looking for an enthusiastic
individual to join our team.

About the role (External)

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

· Assist the Project Engineer in the preparation of specifications and job estimates.

· Assist the Project Engineer in the supervision of design development and the checking of designs.

· Assist the Project Engineer in the monitoring of construction work to monitor compliance with design, standards, and legislation.

· Assist the Project Engineer in the development and maintenance of quality systems throughout the lifecycle of projects.

· Maintain a log demonstrating your own development and achievements towards meeting the competency requirements to discharge the role of a Project Engineer.

· Assist with briefing quarterly Standards cascades.

· Assist in aligning engineering deliverables with Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE) and Entry Into Service requirements.

· Assist with the monitoring of staff site surveillance plans.

· Engineering qualification in a relevant discipline (GNVQ, ONC, HNC, Degree).

· Analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Good communication skills (verbal and written).

· Understanding of railway operations.

It’s desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -

· Appreciation of commercial and procurement procedures.

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.