Track Design Lead

F8 Ferrovial Construction Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a candidate for a track slab design role, responsible for delivering high-speed contract designs and coordinating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, knowledge of rail design codes, and good communication skills. The role requires collaboration with contractors and managing environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Experience relevant to rail track on major construction projects.
• Sound understanding of rail design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design for the track slab throughout technical life cycles.
• Responsible for track slab design delivery for a high-speed contract.
• Coordinate Designer and supply chain inputs for compliant design.

Skills

Design Management

Rail Design Codes Knowledge

Communication Skills

Safety and Environmental Legislation

Collaboration with Contractors

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered IMEC or CEng ICE

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 comply with the appropriate client’s standards applicable, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
• Responsible for the track slab design delivery for a high‑speed contract, 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 scope includes the development of resilient in‑situ and standard slab tracks. The design also involves integration of several types of S&C, and implies coordination with CMS, other rail system elements as well as with the civil works designs.
• The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Designer and the supply chain inputs needed to achieve an efficient and compliant design for these elements. Manage the input from rail specialists, other design disciplines and N&V specialist in their area (in‑situ and/or standard slab), making sure that the design complies with the client’s Environmental Minimum Requirements.
• Close liaison with the Designer to ensure the design delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the client’s requirements is essential. Requires working closely with supply chain providing the track elements, the client’s 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.
• Attending / chairing meetings for track design related issues during design and construction and provide technical support for their mitigation.
• Support the client with identifying change, risk and opportunities and constantly striving 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 of 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.

Ferrovial Construction, is a business unit of Ferrovial, which is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial’s internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognised for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track‑record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11 930 miles of roads (including 2 485 miles of highways), 2 920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high‑speed railroads) and 16 994 miles of road maintenance and repair. Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96 000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 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.