Project Engineer - Geotech & Mining

Mace; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Mace is looking to hire a Project Engineer-Geotechnical and Mining to join their rail team in York on a full-time permanent basis. As part of the role, you will manage mining risks on operations and ensure successful project delivery in alignment with Network Rail standards.

Required qualifications include being a Chartered Engineer with over 5 years’ experience, along with strong knowledge of relevant engineering processes and project management.

Mace welcomes diverse candidates and is open to flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Project Engineer.
• Experience delivering works directly with Network Rail.
• Competent under NR engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage mining risks to the operational railway.
• Facilitate outside/third-party schemes.
• Attend project meetings and workshops.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Liaise with route engineers.

Skills

Chartered engineer

Project management

Knowledge of CDM and CSM

Network Rail engineering standards

On-site engineering verification

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

Our Transportation team is growing in York, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer-Geotechnical and Mining to join our rail team on a full-time permanent contract. As the Project Engineer-Geotechnical and Mining you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

You will be required to work across a number of Network Rail asset protection and maintenance commissions with ad-hoc travel to sites.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Working with the Network Rail mining team for the management of mining risks to the operational railway to NR/L2/CIV/191/01 for third party and outside party projects.
• Project Engineer is responsible for managing the specific discipline engineering activities through the project lifecycle, and to support the Senior Asset Protection Engineer and Network Rail Interface Manager in the successful facilitation of outside or third-party schemes.
• Providing attendance at relevant project meetings and workshops, including progress meetings, CRE meetings, IDC/IDRs.
• Undertaking reviews of design and construction activities, ensuring compliance to relevant standards and legislation.
• Responding via NR/L2/RSE/02009/F0044 DRN process with acceptance or rejection of submissions within 20 working days of receipt.
• Where a submission fails/rejected (Cat0/3) the areas identified are clearly communicated to the client/designer. To be re‑reviewed when design submission is returned with DRN closed out.
• Liaising with route engineers.
• Conducting on-site engineering verifications (where required and directed by the Senior Asset Protection Engineer).

You’ll Need To Have

• Chartered engineer with relevant degree and 5+ years’ experience.
• Competent Project Engineer under NR engineering standards.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, CSM and Network Rail assurance processes.
• Experience delivering works directly with Network Rail.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.