Track Switches and Crossings Design Specialist

Ferrovial Agroman SA; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Track Switches and Crossings (S&C) Design Specialist to manage and coordinate the design and construction technical life cycles. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and have experience relevant to S&C on major construction projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards, liaising with teams, and attending project meetings. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions in construction.

Qualifications

• Experience relevant to S&C on major construction projects.
• Ability to manage and liaise with third parties and contractors.
• Sound understanding of rail design codes for S&C.

Responsibilities

• Manage S&C design throughout technical life cycles.
• Ensure S&C design complies with applicable standards.
• Coordinate designers and supply chain inputs.
• Attend weekly meetings with the construction team.
• Provide technical support for S&C design issues.

Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered IMEC or CEng ICE

Experience on major construction projects

Understanding of rail design codes

Knowledge of safety legislation

Very good communication skills

Focus on Efficiency and Sustainability

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

About us:

Ferrovial Construction is a business unit of Ferrovial, 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 recognized 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.

Job Description:

Track Switches and Crossings (S&C) Design Specialist. Reports to: Track Design Lead/Director. Location: London Office and Buckinghamshire. About Ferrovial Construction: 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. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the S&C design throughout the design and construction technical life cycles, working with the design and construction teams, the S&C supplier and stakeholders. Ensure the S&C design comply with the appropriate client’s standards applicable, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
• Responsible for the S&C design delivery aspects for high-speed track 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 systems S&C scope include the development of several types of S&C across numerous locations, 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 designers and the supply chain inputs needed to achieve an efficient and compliant design for the S&C.
• Close liaison with the Designer to ensure the design delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the Client’s requirements is essential. This will also require working closely with supply chain and the client’s subject matter expert 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 S&C 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 optimization and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams, and designers.
• Support the link and coordination with construction teams for management of S&C related issues.
• Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.).
• Close out S&C issues within area of responsibility in timely manner.
• Review of monitoring reports and certificates. Support progressive technical assurance during design, construction and handover process.

Key skills and experience:

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Chartereed IMEC, PWAy Institute or CEng ICE desirable.
• Experience relevant to S&C on major construction projects, including design, modeling, or construction support.
• A sound understanding of rail design codes for S&C.
• 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 embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills.