Geotechnical Surveyor / Asset Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment service provider in Manchester is seeking a skilled professional for Earthwork Examinations. The role requires proficiency in railway safety standards and necessary competencies to ensure safe and efficient operations. Applicants should have experience with JBA Database and GizMapp, along with the ability to manage tight deadlines while demonstrating strong communication skills. A commitment to diversity and equal opportunity is essential.

Qualifications

• COSS / IWA Competency required to work on the Operational Railway.
• Experience in producing high-quality exams to CIV/065 standard.
• Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage Earthwork Examinations safely and efficiently.
• Complete examinations according to NR_L3_CIV_065 standards.
• Liaise with Access Planning teams to finalize logistics.

Skills

COSS / IWA Competency

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Knowledge of railway Safe Systems of Work

Experience in JBA Database and GizMapp

Job description

To plan, manage and undertake Earthwork Examinations. 4 days per week, 1 day per week at home. Northwestern region.

• ‘Desk Based’ site reconnaissance studies to understand most suitable access strategy to undertake Earthwork Examinations.

• Liaising with Access Planning teams in order to finalise plans, logistics and Safe Work Packs.
• Completion of Examinations in line with NR_L3_CIV_065.
• Closeout of any rejected exams and to respond to feedback

• Support the Geotechnical Examination Team to deliver activities associated with planning (access opportunities, possessions, worksites and identifying opportunities for integration) and completing Earthwork Examinations.
• Provide information to support the choice of preferred access type.
• Undertake and complete Earthwork Examinations, carrying out ‘on-site’ work safely and efficiently in accordance with safe systems of work procedures, method statements, standards or other relevant instructions.
• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Essential

• COSS / IWA Competency to be able to work on the Operational Railway.
• Previously assessed as Level 3 Competency in Network Rail’s ‘Soil Slope Examinations’ (GEO‑I‑S) and Rock ‘Slope Examinations’ (GEO‑I‑R).
• Experience in use of JBA Database and GizMapp tool.
• Experience in producing high quality exams to CIV/065 standard.
• Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability.
• Knowledge of railway ‘Safe Systems of Work’, i.e. Separated Working, Possessions, Line Blocks, Blockades, etc.
• Able to prioritise and organise workload to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to organise effectively.
• Displays a good attention to detail.
• Displays good communication skills and a customer‑focussed approach.
• Good understanding of IT and operating systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant planning systems.

• Experience of working as a ‘Responsible Manager’ and the endorsement of Safe Work Packs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.