Track Design Coordinator

F8 Ferrovial Construction Limited; Little London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction firm in the UK seeks a candidate to manage track slab design for major infrastructure projects. The successful applicant will coordinate with internal teams, stakeholders, and third parties while ensuring compliance with standards and delivering projects efficiently. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and has experience in rail design. This role involves attendance at project meetings and liaising with clients to drive innovation and safety across the board.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience on major construction projects in rail track design.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating track slab design through technical life cycles.
• Managing design delivery for a high-speed track contract.
• Supporting clients with project risks, changes, and efficiencies.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Efficiency focus

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered IMEC, PWAy Institute or CEng ICE (desirable)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design for the track slab (resilient in situ and/or standard slab) throughout the design and construction technical life cycles, working with the design and construction teams, the designers, client and stakeholders. Ensure the track slab design complies with the appropriate client standards, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
• Coordinate the track slab design delivery for a high‑speed track contract, under the guidance of the Track Design Lead, including integration of PW and any TW/temporary stages, integration of assurance and managing the delivery of the associated digital deliverables, in line with the construction and overall project programme, cost and client requirements. The track slab contract scope includes resilient in situ and standard slab track sections and implies coordination with CMS, other rail system elements as well as with the civil works designs.
• Responsible for coordinating the designers and the supply chain inputs needed to achieve an efficient and compliant design for these elements. Manage the input from rail specialists and NV specialist in their area (in situ and/or standard slab).
• Close liaison with the Designer to ensure the design delivery on time, optimised and in accordance with the client's requirements. Work closely with supply chain providing the track elements, client subject‑matter experts and other contractors. The role involves contributing to the management of the associated interfaces.
• Attend the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham and/or London.
• Attend/ chair meetings for track design related issues during design and construction and provide technical support for their mitigation.
• Support the Client with identifying changes, risks and opportunities and constantly strive for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Aid in the study of optimisation and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams and designers.
• Support the link and coordination with construction teams for management of track‑related issues.
• Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.).
• Close out track slab issues within area of responsibility in a timely manner.
• Review monitoring reports and certificates. Support delivery of progressive technical assurance during design, construction and handover process.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Chartered IMEC, PWAy Institute or CEng ICE desirable.
• Experience relevant to rail track on major construction projects, including design, modelling or construction support.
• A sound understanding of rail design codes.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental legislation, impact mitigation and dealing with statutory authorities.
• Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors.
• Very good communication skills.
• Focus on efficiency, environment and sustainability, driving innovation.

About Ferrovial Construction

Ferrovial Construction is a business unit of Ferrovial, listed on three stock markets: the USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). It is internationally recognised for designing and building civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure, and is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. With a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees across 15 countries and over 60 years’ experience, Ferrovial Construction is committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions that create value for society, clients, investors and employees.

Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK has seven major infrastructure projects across the UK: HS2 Enabling Works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (H7), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.