Senior Track Renewal Engineer

2 months ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Colas Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Track Renewal Engineer to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing technical support to the Alliance Lead Engineer Track for the planning and delivery of track renewals.

This is a 40 hour per week committed hours contract until at least June 2026. We are looking for an individual with a strong background in track renewals disciplines, excellent knowledge of rules and regulations, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the provision of technical support to the Lead Engineer, Site Manager and Site Supervisors.
  • Monitor and ensure technical compliance on all works, site and office.
  • Ensure all works are undertaken in compliance with Contractual Specification and Network Rail Group and Line Standards.
  • Undertake all technical aspects of works in compliance with Network Rail Group and Line Standards.
  • Assist with and attend Whiteboard/Stage Gate meetings in accordance with Alliance Procedures producing the required outputs to support effective and robust delivery of the works to completion.
  • Review completed works to ensure 'Best Practice' and 'Lessons Learnt' activities are captured, recorded, and utilised in future work planning and execution.
  • Participate in the planning and preparation of Track Renewal and Enhancement works.
  • Undertake surveys, planning and programming of work, technical supervision on site, preparation of documents.
  • Production of design drawings in accordance with contract specifications.
  • Assist in the costing of technical activities within track renewal and enhancement works.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of Bar Charts/Time Chainage charts, Lifting Plans, WPP's, task Briefs and other site documentation.
  • Ensure all works undertaken are planned, installed, and tested in accordance with appropriate Network Rail Group and Line Standards.
  • Ensure all aspects of works undertaken comply with technical specification.
  • Plan and requisition all plant as required for the works.
  • Role takes on the key responsibility of carrying out Engineering management responsibilities under direction of the Lead Engineer/CRE. This will include the management of the installation of new track geometry to design specification and creating an accurate 'As Built' record.
  • Completion of engineering compliance activities including, but not exclusive to, managing infrastructure registers, managing CRT requirements, and building a robust and accurate H&S file for the job.
Person Specification
  • Good knowledge of Track Renewals Disciplines.
  • Excellent knowledge of Rules & Regulations, H.A.S.A.W and other appropriate regulations.
  • Excellent knowledge of both group and line standards.
  • In depth knowledge of all aspects of track renewals disciplines.
  • HNC in an Engineering discipline or working towards.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Good communication and man management skills.
  • Able to drive or willing to learn.
  • PTS and COSS.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience of a broad range of relevant Engineering fields.
Additional Details

This is a 40 hour weekly contract on a fixed daily rate.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.



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