P-Way Handback Engineer

MPI Limited; Belfast City District; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 101.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

MPI Limited in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is seeking an experienced Handback Engineer – PWAY to support railway infrastructure projects. The role focuses on coordinating and overseeing handback of Permanent Way works, ensuring safety, quality and conformance to project specifications, with close collaboration across site teams and project management.

The successful candidate will have hands-on handback experience within the railway sector, strong Permanent Way knowledge and a proven ability to

Formación

• Experience in Handback Engineer or similar role within railway/ Permanent Way sectors.
• Strong understanding of Permanent Way principles and track infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation and quality records.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and manage the handback process for Permanent Way track works.
• Ensure track works meet approved designs, specifications and railway standards.
• Undertake inspections and verification checks to confirm works are complete and ready for handback.
• Ensure track infrastructure meets safety, quality, and engineering standards before operation.
• Review handback documentation, inspection records and test certificates.
• Coordinate with Site Supervisors, Project Engineers, CREs and other disciplines during handback.
• Identify, record and address outstanding works, defects and non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate handback records and submit relevant documentation.
• Support planning and coordination of possessions, isolations and track access where applicable.

Conocimientos

Permanent Way engineering

Railway safety

Inspection & documentation

Coordination

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Handback Engineer – PWAY

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Contract Type: Contract

Rate: Dependent on experience

The Role We are currently seeking an experienced Handback Engineer – Permanent Way (PWAY) to support the delivery of railway infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the handback of Permanent Way works, ensuring that track infrastructure is inspected, tested and handed back safely and in accordance with the required engineering standards, operational requirements and project specifications. Working closely with site teams, engineering staff, supervisors and project management, you will play a key role in ensuring that all completed works are properly inspected, documented and formally handed back to the client or railway operator within the agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the handback process for Permanent Way track works.
• Ensure all track works are completed in accordance with approved designs, specifications and relevant railway standards.
• Undertake inspections and verification checks to confirm works are complete and suitable for handback.
• Ensure track infrastructure meets the required engineering, safety and quality standards before being returned to operational use.
• Review and verify handback documentation, inspection records and relevant test certificates.
• Coordinate with Site Supervisors, Project Engineers, CREs and other disciplines throughout the handback process.
• Ensure all outstanding works, defects and non-conformances are identified, recorded and appropriately addressed.
• Maintain accurate handback records and ensure all relevant documentation is completed and submitted.
• Support the planning and coordination of possessions, isolations and track access requirements where applicable.
• Liaise with the client, railway operator and project teams to facilitate a smooth and compliant handback.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with relevant safety management systems and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a Handback Engineer or similar role within the railway / Permanent Way sector.
• Strong understanding of Permanent Way engineering principles and track infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of track standards, inspection requirements and handback procedures.
• Experience overseeing track renewals, maintenance or installation works.
• Understanding of railway safety requirements and operational handback processes.
• Ability to review and manage engineering documentation and quality records.
• Experience working within a site-based railway environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Relevant railway competencies, qualifications and safety training.