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J. Murphy & Sons are enhancing our track delivery capability and are interested to hear from candidates able to confidently take on a Track Contractor’s Responsible Engineer – Construction, CRE (C), role across our North West and Central region ideally located at either our Golborne or Cannock offices.

The CRE Track role will play a pivotal part in the successful development and implementation of the portfolio of renewals works. During the development stage your particular focus will be on influencing design organisations to develop designs that can be built efficiently and safely. During the construction phases you will oversee the engineering and construction teams, ensuring the works are built right first time.

It’s a fantastic time to join J Murphy & Sons as we have just been announced as the number one ‘Best Big Company to Work For’ by Best Companies for 2023.

Take a look at the role outline below and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work in a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch!

What you will be doing 

·        Regular liaison with designers to ensure designs are efficient and safe to build, install, test, and commission

·        Input into the Project Execution Plan to document the planned construction methodologies

·        Approval of detailed construction methodologies produced by the project teams e.g. WPP / TBS / RA’s

·        Approval of inspection and test plans / commissioning plans produced by the project teams

·        Review submissions for quality and completeness

·        Reviewing the construction programme for completeness and integration with other disciplines

·        Mentoring team members

·        Managing engineers to ensure Critical Rail Temperatures and Track Monitoring is recorded and reported.

·        Ensuring Track Handback Engineers complete Form A-G accurately

·        Assist team members CEM / QS / PM as required with engineering input

·        Attend site as required to liaise with Site Managers, Engineers and sub-contractors

 
Who we are looking for 

·        A proactive engineering manager who can coordinate and resolve challenges between interfacing disciplines and specialist contractors.

·        Managing Form A and B design development in coordination with Design Consultants

·        NR/L2/RSE/02009 Engineering Assurance Process

·        Critical Rail Temperature Management

·        Track Monitoring Plans

·        Design and Construction of Plain Line, Switches & Crossings, Track Bed and Formation, Track Drainage and UTXs.

·        Managing ESRs and TSRs

The right candidate will have the following attributes:

·        Previous CRE Construction approved (or similar)

·        Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other design-based software such as AutoCad

·        BEng, MEng or similar engineering qualification

·        Engineer with membership of professional institute (PWI / ICE etc.) – or nearing obtaining achievement of membership

·        PTS

·        Track Handback Engineer (Desirable)
 

About Murphy

·        Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. 

·        Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.

·        Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture. 
 

What you’ll get in return

·        Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.

·        27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service

·        Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review

·        Above market rate contributory pension scheme

·        Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay

·        Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus

·        Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus

·        Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations

·        Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
 

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.

To apply: https://bit.ly/3JRSvqO 

Closing date: Ongoing

Apply here: profeng@thepwi.org

Are you ready to support the development of others, and the Institution?

The PWI has opportunities available for those looking to develop their own competence and skills, and support the development of others and the PWI:

• Mentoring / being a Sponsor for applicants
• Professional Registration Reviewers
• Individual Route Assessors
• Member of our Membership Committee, Academic Panel, or Professional Development Committee

Suitable individuals for all roles are those who:

• Are a member of the PWI
• Are professionally registered with the Engineering Council through any professional body
• Undertake CPD and keep a record of this

All applicants for professional registration require a Sponsor to assist and guide them through the process. They act as a quality assurance gateway, ensuring the competence and commitment criteria is fully demonstrated. A good Sponsor will have helpful conversations to tease out the best examples from applicants, and will regularly check in with them to ensure progress is being made. Sponsors must also verify qualification certificates, confirm (to the best of their knowledge) that what an applicant has said is true and accurate, provide a statement of support against each competence A-E, and ultimately recommend the applicant as suitable for the title sought with the PWI.

As a Professional Registration Reviewer you will be asked to assess EngTech, IEng and CEng professional review applications. You will conduct reviews of written applications, assessing the technical competence and merit of the reports against the PWI Competence and Commitment Criteria. You will also conduct professional review interviews, which seek to further validate the applicant’s competence and commitment.

Individual Route Assessors review the applications of those candidates who have an academic gap to fill before they can proceed to the professional review. The focus is on academic competence: understanding and applying scientific theories, engineering principles and mathematics. You will conduct an initial review of the written application, making a recommendation as to whether the learning outcomes are demonstrated. For candidates who require an interview, you will seek to ensure the candidates’ academic knowledge meets the standards required for IEng or CEng registration.

All work is conducted remotely and at your own pace, apart from interviews which take place quarterly on set dates. You will be required to conduct at least two reviews per year to maintain your competence, but there is no obligation to accept a request to review an application. On average, we would call on you once every three months.

Full training for both these roles will be provided.

We also maintain lists of members who have expressed a willingness to serve on one of the Committees critical to this area of Institution activity. We are keen to ensure diversity through industry discipline, career background and professional title.

The Membership Committee is responsible for the consideration and decision of all registration application matters and oversees the work of the Academic Panel and the Professional Development Committee.

The Academic Panel upholds the academic standards of the professional registration process.

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for providing public confidence that all registered members of the PWI maintain their competence through continuing professional development.

Each committee meets quarterly.

Please give our Registration Manager, Elizabeth Turner a call on +44 (0) 300 373 6000 (option 2) or drop her an email at profeng@thepwi.org to register your interest.

These are all volunteer roles, but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in full.

Closing date: Ongoing

Apply here: technicaldirector@thepwi.org

The PWI community covers a wide range of members with valuable experience, some going back a many years. 

We are looking to establish a list of people with an understanding of their expertise and experience, who may be interested in lecturing on one of our training courses.

If you are interested, please send a CV and a general indication of availability to Brian Counter, technicaldirector@thepwi.org

We’re hiring: OLE Design Engineers/Senior OLE Design Engineers 

Derby, Birmingham, Swindon, York, Belfast, Glasgow

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is one of the world’s leading rail engineers, and our Rail business is the largest in Europe. For experienced Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) engineers, our strong and geographically diverse pipeline means a world of opportunity on existing and future projects.

We are the leading OLE design team on electrification schemes in the UK, making a consistent and impressive impact on the decarbonization agenda. 

Whether you are looking to develop your technical capability, take on more management responsibility, or both – you’ll join a friendly and diverse team that will support you in shaping your career as you design a better future.

You’ll need:

• Minimum HND or equivalent in a related engineering subject.

• Demonstrable understanding of UK OLE systems and previous extensive experience in designing and checking allocation designs to Form B level.

• A good understanding of the UK rail industry and the contractor/client relationship.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant International, National, Railway Group and Network Rail Standards.

Put yourself on the right track. Check out more about the roles here:  OLE Design Engineer / Senior OLE Design Engineer job in Derby | Careers at SNC-Lavalin, Atkins, Faithful + Gould (snclavalin.com)

Find out more about our Rail projects here: Making Rail work better (snclavalin.com)

Closing date: Ongoing

Apply here: findaphd.com

Location: Sheffield (with regular travel to Manchester)

Salary: £22,668 tax free bursary

Applications accepted all year round but encourage application as soon as possible. Working under the supervision of Professor David Fletcher at the University of Sheffield.

Closing date: Ongoing

Apply here: findaphd.com

Salary: £22,668 tax free bursary

Applications accepted all year round but encourage application as soon as possible. Working under the supervision of Professor David Fletcher at the University of Sheffield.

Team Information
The Team provides specialist, topic-based support to RSD in our strategic risk priority subjects. We share intelligence; we lead inspection & investigation work across RSD in our specialist areas. We help set strategic direction.
Job Purpose
You will be the subject matter expert within the Railway Safety directorate (RSD) for track & lineside issues, leading and overseeing inspection and investigation in this area. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting alongside other specialists in RSD’s Specialist Teams. You will oversee and analyse intelligence in your subject area – sharing this with colleagues and using your insights to direct and contribute to our interventions on track and lineside.

You will play a significant role in influencing duty holders to achieve sustainable, strategic improvements in the management of track and lineside matters.

Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities, although not exhaustive, will include:
• You will need to develop core inspector skills. In order to do this you will undertake specialist inspector training.
• Plan and carry out or oversee regulatory inspections to assess compliance with current legislation, and to feed back as required.
• Provide technical support to RSD inspections and investigations, and/or take the lead on track and lineside elements of investigation.
• Analysis of current trends and developments in industry to contribute to the annual risk assessment and work planning processes.
• Take the strategic lead in RSD’s engagement with the rail industry (including mainline, trams, heritage, and London underground) on Track & Lineside topics – influencing and persuading the sector and monitoring progress.
• Working with colleagues in other parts of ORR, identifying areas of common interest and undertaking a joined-up approach when appropriate.
• As a subject matter expert, you may from time to time be required to report on your work and industry progress to ORR’s Board (and its sub-committees) and forums.
• Review and examine ORR’s information on track and lineside matters and contribute to external-facing publications such as ORR’s Strategic Risk Chapters, Annual Assessment of Network Rail and the Chief Inspector’s Annual Report.
• Together with your line manager, you will be responsible for ensuring you maintain your own competence and develop yourself to keep your subject matter expertise current, ensuring sufficient evidence for continued Chartered membership of an appropriate institution such as the Permanent Way Institution.

Essential Criteria
When assessing your application, these are the criteria that you are assessed against:
Behaviours
• Communicating and influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
Experience
• Experience of providing technical support on track or track & lineside matters
• Experience of taking an analytical and strategic approach in setting direction and planning work
Technical
• Technical knowledge and understanding of key issues associated with track engineering.
• Knowledge of track maintenance approaches
Mandatory Qualifications
• A degree in metallurgy, mechanical engineering, civil engineering or equivalent
Mandatory Licences
• Full Driving Licence
Mandatory Memberships

This job description provides an overview of key duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. You may be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of your role and as appropriate for your grade.

How we will assess your application
At ORR, we use the Civil Service ‘Success Profiles’ framework for our recruitment. Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack accompanying this advert for details.
1. Shortlisting
We will assess you against these elements at shortlisting:
• Experience of providing technical support on track and lineside matters
• Making Effective Decisions
• If there are a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial pre-sift based on the lead criteria for this role which is: Experience of providing technical support on track and lineside matters. Successful candidates at the pre-sifting stage will then progress to a full sift.
2. Interview
We will assess you against all essential criteria at interview stage.
A test or presentation may be included as part of our assessment for the essential criteria:
• Technical knowledge and understanding of key issues associated with track engineering.
• Communicating and influencing
The selection process may include a face to face or video interview, and/or a second interview.

To find out more please visit the below link

Specialist Inspector – Track & Lineside Engineering | Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk)

Closing date: 3rd April at 23:55.

Team Organisation

1. Head of Specialist Inspection

2. Principal Specialist Inspector

3. Specialist Inspector – Track & Lineside Engineering