JOB PROFILE
Mott MacDonald’s track record in railways dates back to the early 1900s with the construction of the City and South London Railway. Our technical engineering disciplines cover all aspects of railway systems (trackwork, signalling, telecommunications, rolling stock, operations, safety assurance systems, mechanical and electrical, traction power, ergonomics) and infrastructure (tunnels, bridges, earthworks, stations, intermodal depots, marshalling yards).
Working on one of the largest multi-million pound rail and port expansion projects in the world, the scope of the entire project encompasses engineering, procurement, project management and construction management. This role will be specifically be working on increasing the capacity of the 800 km iron-ore heavy rail line from 37 million to 91 million tonnes per annum with further scope anticipated with project developments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This post requires committed Railway Mechanical Engineers delivering innovative design solutions to achieve the project’s objectives within a commercially sound framework.
Responsibilities will include but not exclusive to:
• Preparing technical and financial proposals for new work.
• Planning and monitoring job resourcing/expenditure and adjust as necessary.
• Preparing and taking responsibility for concept and preliminary engineering solutions for detail design.
• Checking/verifying other team members work as necessary.
• Potential project management responsibilities as well as technical leadership roles.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate(s) will be highly integrated into the management and success of specific projects and of the whole project function. It is essential that that any individual is capable of establishing credible relations with the client, senior project personnel and site personnel quickly.
• Capable and prepared to remain committed to project for a minimum of 2 years.
• Working closely with the project teams on multi-functional opportunities to provide an integrated service.
• Experience of Mechanical Engineering within a Rail Engineering environement.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, working towards/obtained Chartered engineer status with IET or IMechE (or equivalent)
• Capable of assisting in site operations and integrating all influencing factors with minimal project disruption.
• A strong understanding of/and capable of quickly problem solving and assisting in resolution of site Health & Safety.
• Strong reporting skills to a range of senior managers.
• A personal drive to successfully conclude project specifics.
WE OFFER YOU
Mott MacDonald offers a competitive salary and monthly profit share scheme. There are additional benefits in keeping with Mott MacDonald’s status as an International Engineering and Management Consultancy.
• Specific project related bonuses are possible
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Life insurance scheme
• Meritocratic bonus and rewards
• Extensive training and development support
We offer long-term skill set and career development opportunities working on high-profile and challenging projects as well as potential national and international secondments in line with an individual’s experience, career and business needs.
Mott MacDonald is an equal opportunities employer.
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