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Position:- Electrification & Plant Engineer

Location:- Wimbledon

Reporting to:- Head of Engineering

Ref:- HQ2



Purpose of job

Provide technical direction to Colas Rail Limited professional head of E&P Engineering, so that all contractual commitments to Network Rail and other Clients are delivered in a safe, high quality and commercially viable manner.

Receive all E&P Engineering standards for Colas Rail; enhance them to meet project requirements as necessary. Set standards where need is identified and ensure that all necessary standards are promulgated and understood throughout Colas Rail Limited.

Set level of compliance to E&P Engineering standards in conjunction with Clients. Undertake technical audits to ensure these levels are achieved within the safety and financial objectives of the business

Key accountabilities

• Establish Colas Rail Limited E&P Engineering technical safety performance objectives as defined by standards or required in projects and regional businesses and monitor compliance.

• Assist with the E&P elements of new bid work as required.

• Ensure technical standards are set, briefed and work with Project Managers to implement in all relevant projects.

• Hold power of veto over E&P Engineering activities within Colas Rail Limited.

• Ensure ISO9000 accreditation is achieved and retained within Colas Rail E&P Engineering activities.

• Represent Colas Rail Limited’s E&P Engineering interest within the profession and the industry both in UK and elsewhere.

• Oversee the professional training and development of E&P Engineering staff including review of programme and approval of training course material.

• Agree competence standards for relevant works and ensure systems are in place such that staff with correct competence levels are employed.

• Lead E&P Engineering technical audit process including supplier accreditation.

• Ensure all accidents, incidents, irregularities and serious failures, including involvement by other Departments or Contractors are thoroughly investigated including initiation/participation in enquires when required

• Reviewing E&P Engineering technical safety performance

• Identifying and developing technical improvements for enhancing business performance

• Provision or procurement of E&P Engineering design services where required internally or under contractual commitments

• Undertaking strategic overview of E&P Engineering opportunities and achievement for input into the Business Plan.


Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Engineering degree and Chartered Electrical Engineer with thorough knowledge of infrastructure design, construction operation and maintenance.

• Experienced in business management at infrastructure level and the management of change


Other information

• Must be willing and able to take up work opportunities throughout the UK.

• Competitive salary, company car or car allowance and single private heath care.

• Will only consider applicants seeking permanent employment.



To apply please send a CV and covering letter to Ian Breese, Personnel Manager, Colas Rail Limited, Dacre House, 19 Dacre Street, London, SW1H 0DH or alternatively email to recruitment@colasrail.co.uk