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Driver Team Manager x 2

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:07:48 GMT

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic industry? First Capital Connect carries over 150,000 people into and across the capital each day and employ over 2100 staff across over 100 locations. We are part of FirstGroup Plc, which is the UK's largest transport organisation. We have an excellent opportunity within our Operations department for Driver Managers to work on the Great Northern Route. As a Driver Team Manager your role will ensure drivers are examined and addressed as competent in accordance with company standards to provide a safe and efficient train service. You will be responsible for complying with the relevant railway group standards to maintain the required level of competence for drivers using appropriate available technology (OTMR, Simulators and voice recordings) in rules and regulations, traction knowledge, route knowledge, practical driving skills, general safety training and safety Communication. Other responsibilities will include assisting the Senior Driver Team Manager in the formulation of driver operational specifications and procedures; manage and investigate delay minutes within your area of responsibility; ensuring that budgeted targets are met, and ensuring that all staff in your team are briefed in accordance with company standards; undertake all accident and incident investigations involving drivers, ensuring interviews are conducted and reports are produced which include conclusions and recommendations. We are looking for people who can work clearly and accurately under pressure and tight timescales, thinking logically, laterally and creatively. You will need to posses and demonstrate the following: • Certificate of Competence in Rules and Regulations • Competent in all aspects of train operating including driving • Competent to drive First Capital Connect services on Network Rail infrastructure • Accident and incident investigation • Fire Training Primary • Due Diligence Training • Personal Track Safety Certificate (incl. AC & DC electrified lines) • Root Cause Analysis – Human Factor Training for Driver Managers • Evacuation Training • Managing Safety or equivalent • Risk assessment Techniques • D32 or equivalent • People Management skills • Performance Management Awareness Attendance and job performance will be taken into account whilst shortlisting your application. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive ongoing training; your benefits will include subsidise travel on our network and on other TOCs (train operating companies, privilege rate Oyster card, final salary pension and much more. Are you the person we are looking for then apply now?

Delay Attribution Clerk

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:59:34 GMT

Senior Design Engineer

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:26:27 GMT

This is an opportunity to work with the latest E&P technology to put in place design solutions that will help create a world class rail infrastructure for the twenty-first century. As Senior Design Engineer, first and foremost, you’ll be passionate good design. You’ll work alongside our design houses to ensure their designs will work in practice. You’ll also make sure designs provide all the functionality required by our. All this is to be achieved while providing value for money, and meeting all relevant standards. By joining us now, you’ll be part of taking a major project from design to completion, making this an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a growing area of the rail industry. Do you have….? Experience in option development and selection? Past E&P design experience within a rail environment? Experience on a range of technically complex, varied and successful projects? Experience of working to RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety)? An appreciation of the product approval process? A relevant qualification and professional membership. Are you….? Able to deal with pressure? Adaptable? Project priorities can change and you’ll need to be flexible enough to adapt to new priorities. Customer-focused? You’ll need to fully understand our customers’ needs and make sure they are met through our design solutions. A clear communicator, who’s able to build successful working relationships and stand your ground when necessary? Detailed Accountabilities 1. Manage the development of proposal remits to describe engineering requirements, capabilities, scope and operational performance targets adequately. Challenge sponsoring engineers to optimise the business case by monitoring and value managing business and technical remits. 2. Manage all engineering and development activities and interfaces to deliver schemes that are affordable, meet safety & environmental requirements, are delivered on time and satisfy cost and quality requirements including carrying out independent checking of safety critical signalling design documentation. 3. Manage the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability, capacity, maintainability, ease of construction, environmental/whole life issues and compliance to standards. Participate in selecting a single option. Adopt risk ID and evaluation methods (e.g. HAZOP, QRA, LRM, and the GK/RT/14200 suite). Prepare or monitor preparation of reports, papers etc as necessary. 4. Monitor that designers are up to date regarding training, briefings, etc. 5. Confirm that change control is maintained, evaluating cost, time and performance impacts. 6. Manage, and undertake where necessary, the preparation of the full engineering data package required for detailed design. Participate in responding to issues and queries, as required. 7. Support the Construction Design Management (CDM) planning supervisor. Monitor, and undertake where necessary, cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal. 8. Manage the quality and quantity of Network Rail and supplier staff resources for the feasibility stages of project development. 9. Manage Project Engineers to deliver approved method statements for site works and surveys to required standards. Undertake the Project Engineer role, if necessary. 10. Monitor and audit consultants and contractors during GRIP stages 2-4. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: c. £45 -55k plus Inner London Allowance and excellent benefits. Closing date: 15 August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Project Engineer (SP&C)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:09:39 GMT

This is a national post and your expertise as a Project Engineer (SP&C) will enable you to implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to relevant projects. Your experience will enable you to liaise with regulators and others as appropriate. A key part of this role will be to monitor specific projects managed by Infrastructure Investment so that they are engineered to the standards and specification of Network Rail. You must have an ability to manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The successful candidate will monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors, providing project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. You will have the ability to manage elements of relevant projects to meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management regulations. An ability to arrange an audit of contractors will be required to monitor safety, environment and quality of design, construction and testing. Do you have…? Successful relevant experience in engineering? Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level? Experience in quality assurance? An awareness of Construction Design Management? The ability to make informed decisions? Are you….? Motivated and inspired by innovative projects? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to communicate with people at all levels of our business? A strong team player? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: circa £38,000 Closing date: 12 August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Project Engineer (Signalling)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:22:54 GMT

Your expertise as a Project Engineer (Signalling) will enable you to implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to relevant projects. Your experience will enable you to liaise with regulators and others as appropriate. A key part of this role will be to monitor specific projects managed by Infrastructure Investment so that they are engineered to the standards and specification of Network Rail. You must have an ability to manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The successful candidate will monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors, providing project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. You will have the ability to manage elements of relevant projects to meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management regulations. An ability to arrange an audit of contractors will be required to monitor safety, environment and quality of design, construction and testing. Do you have…? Successful relevant experience in engineering? Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level? Experience in quality assurance? An awareness of Construction Design Management? The ability to make informed decisions? Are you….? Motivated and inspired by innovative projects? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to communicate with people at all levels of our business? A strong team player? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: Circa £40,000 Closing date: 11 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Project Engineer

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:18:06 GMT

Your expertise as a Project Engineer will enable you to implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to relevant projects. Your experience will enable you to liaise with regulators and others as appropriate. A key part of this role will be to monitor specific projects managed by Infrastructure Investment so that they are engineered to the standards and specification of Network Rail. You must have an ability to manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The successful candidate will monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors, providing project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. You will have the ability to manage elements of relevant projects to meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management regulations. An ability to arrange an audit of contractors will be required to monitor safety, environment and quality of design, construction and testing. Do you have…? Successful relevant experience in engineering? Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level? Experience in quality assurance? An awareness of Construction Design Management? The ability to make informed decisions? Are you….? Motivated and inspired by innovative projects? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to communicate with people at all levels of our business? A strong team player? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 Closing date: 13th August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Site Manager - Civils

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:21:14 GMT

The successful candidate will be joining the Bletchley Remodelling Project which is a £107M re-signalling scheme with associated track remodelling. The Team is part of the LNW SP&C team, which in turn is part of Infrastructure Investment. You will use your expertise as a Site Manager to provide support to Project Managers; assisting from the initial planning stages and ensuring that the building blocks for each of the projects are firmly set in place. Civils experience is a requirement for this position. About the role Using your expertise as a Site Manager you will respond to technical queries, review method statements and maintain site records during all site inspections. Your strong relationship building and interpersonal skills will help you to communicate with Network Rail’s project managers, project engineers, quality surveyors, safety specialists and external contractors. Your understanding of health and safety and construction within the railway will provide you with the confidence to assist the project team. Understanding the commercial issues that are involved in delivering a project will help you seek and identify areas of continuous improvement and proactive safety initiatives. You will be required to work weekends, nights and Bank Holidays inclusive of Christmas and New Year. Do you have….? Outstanding construction experience in the railway industry? A thorough understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental issues relating to construction? CSCS/CITB scheme/NEBOSH certification? Are you….? Able to manage a principal contractor and their subcontractors? Highly dependable in your outlook? Outstanding at communicating and presenting? Confident in developing strong relationship internally and externally? Dynamic and highly customer focused? Motivated and inspired by our rail infrastructure? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 depending upon skills and experience Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Principal Project Planner

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:16:33 GMT

As an experienced Principal Project Planner it will be your responsibility to lead the planning function within the project team, providing guidance and direction to project planners, and assuring quality and consistency of all planning and associated reports. You will review and co-ordinate the work of your staff to ensure the correct planning support is provided to the project teams with the programme. You will also be asked to provide reports on actual project performances which will be monitored against an in-year plan. This will involve summarising project outcomes by forecasting key milestone and critical path issues to members of the team, highlighting the impact of such issues and providing recommendations for corrective solutions. It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience. In fact, what will set you apart is your motivation and natural flair for dealing with people at all levels. Do you have….? Excellent experience of P3E or relevant planning tool? Solid experience in the management, planning and delivery of major construction and engineering projects? A comprehensive knowledge of programme and project controls processes and systems? Management experience in leading a successful team? Are you….? An experienced planner within the railway environment? Educated to a degree level? A member of a relevant professional body? Looking to progress within our organisation? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 depending on skills and experience Closing date: 08/08/2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Shift Station Manager

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:04:36 GMT

As a Shift Station Manager you’ll lead and direct the day to day performance of a team of staff to ensure the safe operation of St Pancras International Station, one of Network Rail’s key managed stations. This will involve the consistent delivery of excellent customer service on the station, whilst safely managing the high customer volumes through the station on a daily basis. You’ll carry out regular duties on the station including the implementation of emergency and evacuation plans You will manage the successful completion of station procedures to ensure compliance with audit processes. Overall you will be responsible for providing a safe station for passengers, retailers and tenants alike. Do you have….? Experience of leading, managing and developing a team? Excellent interpersonal skills and a good command of the English language? Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with all stakeholders? The ability to manage the safe operation of a major station? Previous experience of delivering excellent and consistent customer service? Experience of working within set procedures, processes and budgets? Are you….? An accomplished people manager? Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to engage and influence others? Proactive in leading a team forward to continually strive for improvement? Able to make important decisions in a fast moving environment? Calm and assured under pressure? This role involves shift working which will include days, nights and weekend working. This position is safety critical and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical. If you are shortlisted for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £28.5k Closing date: 08th August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Crossing Keeper x 2 - Kintbury Crossing

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:54:12 GMT

The Operations and Customer Services function operates the railway day-to-day. It delivers train paths, timetabling and train movements to enable safe performance and meet the needs of our customers. The function owns and manages our business relationships with the passenger and freight operators and external commercial stakeholders. The functional customer focused organisation provides clear ownership of operating responsibilities for all customers and stakeholders. The area delivery units are the building blocks of engineering and operations excellence. About the role Ensuring the safe passage of trains is one of the most important jobs on the rail network and this is why we value our Signallers and the role they play in keeping Britain on the move. Signallers, as guardians of safety and good communications, are expected to maintain high standards. You need to be calm, methodical and analytical to ensure that all your decisions are made accurately after proper thought. You’ll be expected to take the lead in your duties, which means you have to be assertive and in command of many different situations. You will be the focal point of all railway operations in your specific area. Good communication is key to everything you’ll do. Do you have….? · High concentration levels? · The ability to work methodically, precisely and calmly at all times? · Excellent communication skills? · Good hearing and eyesight and normal colour perception? · A full, clean UK driving licence and your own transport? Are you….? · Of a mature nature with a conscientious outlook? · Able to able to assess situations and think through the outcome of your actions? · Able to work shifts including nights and weekends? · Over 18 years of age? This position is safety critical and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical. If you are shortlisted for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £19,324 Closing date: 8th August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply PLEASE NOTE THAT CV' WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS VACANCY - PLEASE COMPLETE THE NETWORK RAIL APPLICATION FORM

Renewal & Enhancement Engineer

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:51:12 GMT

This role requires the responsibility for inspection and prioritisation of renewal proposals, providing technical advice and support to the production of the national business plan. Your experience will enable you to develop allocated renewal and incremental enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail’s goals, supporting the development and implementation of projects to confirm that requirements are sufficient. You’ll have an ability to specify acceptance criteria for engineering works including design approval and acceptance of equipment enabling hand back to maintenance as appropriate. You must also work with members of the team to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and identify critical technical problems. An ability to identify issues and check that accurate and comprehensive records are maintained will be required, ensuring that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built’ status. A key part of this role will be to participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required. Do you have …. ? Chartered Engineer status? Proven ability to manage engineering activities in a business environment? Expertise in engineering management in a safety critical industry? Knowledge of policy and standards relating to Electrification & Fixed Plant engineering? Extensive Electrification & Fixed Plant engineering experience related to renewals and enhancements? Are you … ? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? Motivated by innovative projects? Self-motivated with the ability to influence people at all levels? Confident in developing strong relationships both internally and externally? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: c£35,000 - £42,000 Closing date: 9 August 2009 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Project Commissioning Engineer

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:20:58 GMT

Network Rail is at the operational centre of the railway and is playing a leading role in a rapidly evolving industry. We are responsible for rebuilding Britain’s railway infrastructure and are managing some of the biggest and most complex engineering programmes in Europe. Over the next few years we will be spending over £20 billion to renew and upgrade every aspect of an infrastructure that comprises 21,000 miles of track, 2,500 stations, 9,000 level crossings, 40,000 bridges and tunnels, and signalling and power for the movement of 25,000 trains every day. In order to achieve its goals, Network Rail has created a new national organisation formed around its key asset groups (track, signalling and telecoms, civils, electrification and plant, estates and enhancements). Our Investment Projects organisation (the largest organisation in Europe by expenditure) will deliver over £2 billion of renewals each year over the next four years. The Signalling and Electrification Renewals programme delivers more than £400m of signal renewals per year. Working as a key member with one of the project delivery teams, you will play a leading role in ensuring that the contractor delivers a fully tested compliant installation for the commissioning possession. You will have ensured that the commissioning is fully prepared and resourced in readiness for entry into service as planned on time. You will engender a team approach to problem solving, ensuring their expeditious collective solution. To be considered for this exciting position, you must have had significant demonstrable experience in the delivery of signalling projects, have a working knowledge of signalling principles and testing procedures. You will hold an appropriate IRSE licence and hold membership of an appropriate institution or experience and qualifications that would lead to holding such membership. Apply on line The salary for this position is £50,000 - £60,000 Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 6th August 2010

Project Engineer

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:16:23 GMT

Network Rail’s Signalling and Telecoms team in Swindon are seeking an experienced Project engineer to work on the South Wales Renewals Major Projects Programme. If you can work flexibly, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to very tight deadlines, have a good experience of project management, design and/or delivery, and an excellent approach to customer needs, we will be very interested in talking to you. Responsibility for delivering a safe, efficient and reliable rail infrastructure rests with us. To achieve these objectives, we need people with the skills and passion to drive our work forward. For an engineering professional, it is the chance to get fully involved in all aspects of each project and still see the bigger picture. If you want to be part of it, now is the time to act. The key objectives are to lead and direct the engineering elements in the progression of the works forming the South Wales Renewals Major Projects Programme. To ensure a safe and compliant solution is designed, installed, tested and commissioned. The successful candidate will join an established multi-disciplinary team of engineers. We are looking for proven engineering design experience. A broad understanding of other disciplines will also be beneficial. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery of all engineering products as dictated by Network Rail’s project management system. You may carry out the duties of Designated Project Engineer for specific projects and also advise the Project Managers in respect of all construction related activities including testing and commissioning. You will ensure that schemes are affordable and meet programme requirements for time, cost and quality. You will be a positive problem-solver and logical thinker. You must ensure the integrity of the projects and remain constantly aware of environmental constraints on the design, maintenance and construction of railway projects. The successful candidate will be an experienced Signalling engineer and will have an engineering degree or equivalent experience within the railway environment. Ideally you will be or working towards being IRSE Licensed or hold Membership of a relevant professional institution. You can be sure of a challenging work environment, excellent professional training, long-term career prospects and a range of benefits. To apply, please send a full CV with covering letter, quoting the appropriate reference, by following the instructions on the website. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £35,000 - £41,000 Closing date: 30th July 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Team Organiser

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:11:03 GMT

Using your organisational and clerical skills you will ensure the smooth running of the office by supporting a senior manager and their team. You will set up meetings, organise team events and conferences, arrange travel and accommodation, and provide administration support when and as needed. Our team organisers play a vital role in ensuring our departments operate as efficiently as possible. Your enthusiasm and personable approach will ensure our busy teams reach their important goals. It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience. In fact, what will set you apart is your motivation and natural flair for dealing with people at all levels. Do you have….? Experience of administration support in a busy team environment? The ability to coordinate and effectively prioritise multiple tasks while keeping to tight deadlines? IT literacy and competency in programmes such as MS Office and Excel? Are you….? An excellent communicator who can successfully convey information both verbally and in writing? Able to build relationships at all levels? An excellent time manager? Organised and able to use your initiative to improve existing systems? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £18,000 - 22,000 Closing date: 1st August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply

Safety Information Analyst

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:53:10 GMT

The Channel Tunnel Rail Link is the UK’s first high speed railway running from St Pancras to the Channel Tunnel. Designed for trains to operate at up to 300 km/h it presently carries both international Eurostar trains between London and Paris / Brussels and High Speed domestic services to East Kent. It is expected that freight trains and other high speed services will also start to use the route in the near future. Network rail through its subsidiary company Network rail (CTRL) Ltd operate and maintain the high speed line, plus the stations at St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet on behalf of the owners, HS1 Ltd. Whilst connected to the rest of the national network, the unique nature of the high speed line means that we operate under our own Safety Authorisation from the Office of Rail Regulation and maintain the railway to standards that are different from those that apply to the rest of the network. The Safety & Assurance section is responsible for monitoring our continued compliance against these standards as well as managing the competence database. About the role This is a temporary position is for a period of 12 months, commencing in early September 2010, providing maternity cover for the Safety Information Analyst. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain a valuable insight into the way in which the high speed railway is managed and operated. Reporting to the Competence Management System Manager, you will have the following key responsibilities, although, as a member of a small team you will be expected to be flexible and adaptive as the situation requires: 1. Compile the period safety and environment assurance report, quarterly performance reports of train operators and contractors and the annual company safety report, and assist in the compilation of special topic reports and provision of relevant information to enable the compilation of other general reports. 2. Review, each period, business unit data, process it using specially written suite of programmes, and prepare charts and tables for inclusion in the safety and environment assurance report. Provide analysis of the safety performance for Network Rail (CTRL), its contractors and train operators. Collect and disseminate safety and environment assurance information. 3. Develop communications with the function and business unit representatives for the exchange of information and data relating to performance measures, working with Information Management team in developing relevant computer software tools and processes. 4. Assist in the annual review and long-term development of health and safety key performance indicators and risk measures, with consistent interpretation of KPI definitions and data, and resolve any areas of confusion or dispute. 5. Maintain the currency of the Competence Management Database, updating the records as required and advising the relevant professional heads when competencies of personnel within their departments are due for renewal. 6. Organise training courses such as that for Personal Track Safety, advising attendees accordingly. In order to carry out this role, you will be expected to have the following job skills, experience and qualifications: Essential · Proven ability to use analytical tools and techniques. · Proven ability to extract data from safety management information systems using standard searches and reports. · Excellent IM skills, in particular Excel and Word. · Good communication skills. Holding a NEBOSH certificate or similar would be an advantage, although not essential. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: This is providing Maternity Cover for a period of 12 months Salary: Circa £26,000 depending on skills and experience Closing date: 1st August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply “Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012. You should be aware that this position may be included in this move”

Customer Service Assistant

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:39:05 GMT

The Operations and Customer Services function operates the railway day-to-day. It delivers train paths, timetabling and train movements to enable safe performance and meet the needs of our customers. The function owns and manages our business relationships with the passenger and freight operators and external commercial stakeholders. The functional customer focused organisation provides clear ownership of operating responsibilities for all customers and stakeholders. The area delivery units are the building blocks of engineering and operations excellence. The station team are responsible for delivering a first class station environment to the train operating companies, retailers and passengers, through establishing and promoting strong links with all users. About the role We value Customer Service Assistants, as they are central to the effective day to day running of the station. You will provide a customer focused presence and deliver a first class and safe environment for customers and station personnel alike. You are the key focal point for customers in the station, so you’ll need to be organised, efficient and have the ability to concentrate in a fast paced environment. You should have experience of working in a customer focussed environment with a proven track record of first class customer service. In addition, you will be able to think on your feet with the ability to effectively manage challenging situations. Do you have….? · Excellent communication skills including the ability to question and listen effectively? · Confidence and strong interpersonal skills? Are you….? · Of a mature nature with a conscientious outlook? · Proactive in respect of problem solving? · Used to dealing with members of the public in a professional manner? You must be over 18 years of age for undertake this role. This role involves day, night, weekend and bank holiday working. If you are short-listed for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test and if successful you will be invited to attend an assessment centre. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £18,000 Closing date: 1st August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply If you are short-listed for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test and if successful, you will be invited to attend a selection event in London where you will be asked to complete various exercises designed to assess for your observational abilities.

Assurance Specialist

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:33:04 GMT

We are seeking to recruit an Assurance Specialist who will play a key role within the Investment Projects organisation. This individual will support the delivery of assurance framework activities such as our annual National Core Audit Programme. This activity will involve compliance and risk based auditing across the Investment Projects portfolio. About the role Duties will include: · Managing Investment Projects, National Core Audit Activities; · Leading multi-functional audit teams and undertaking audit activity; · Presenting feedback and data analysis to our senior management teams; · Writing management reports; · Managing the continual improvement of assurance framework processes; and · Managing the high expectations of our stakeholders. The successful candidate will ideally possess the following skills and experience: · Qualified Lead Assessor with a proven track record of planning and delivering a comprehensive and risk based audit programme; · Previous experience of leading and managing teams; · Confident and proactive individual, with excellent interpersonal skills; · An excellent organiser with strong IT and report writing skills; · Pragmatic approach to problem solving; and · An understanding of project management or railway construction practices. Apply on line The salary for this position is c£40 - £50k Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 13/08/2010

Kitchen Porter

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:53:54 GMT

Westwood is Network Rail’s new leadership development centre. The purpose-built, fully residential training and conference centre in Coventry delivers programmes of professional skills development, including accredited leadership and management courses developed in partnership with Warwick Business School. The centre comprises around 150 study bedrooms, and 40 meeting and conferences rooms. There is a gym and swimming pool on site as well as excellent dining facilities. About the role Main duties will include: - Operating the dishwasher - Cleaning all pots and pans - Seeing in and putting away all deliveries - Maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchen areas, including deep cleaning - Removing rubbish from all kitchen areas What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £13,500 depending on skills and experience Closing date: 1st August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply “Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012. You should be aware that this position may be included in this move”

Assessment In The Line Coordinator

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:00:31 GMT

Using your administrative and organisational skills you will be responsible for coordinating the Assessment in the Line process and arranging assessments for the delivery unit. You will monitor the expiration dates of safety and technical competencies in order to ensure the maintenance staff have the necessary skills to carry out their critical work. You will liaise with managers to identify training and assessment needs whilst ensuring staff are competent to work safely on track. Your strong relationship building and interpersonal skills will help you to communicate with Network Rail’s services managers, works plan coordinators, track maintenance staff and maintenance engineers. It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience. In fact, what will set you apart is your motivation and natural flair for dealing with people at all levels. Do you have….? Exceptional communication skills and the ability to effectively convey information both verbally and in writing? Experience organising and overseeing a large number of activities at the same time? Experience with spreadsheet manipulation and database management? IT literacy and competency in programmes such as MS Office and Excel? Are you….? · A results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organisational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation? · A highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision? · A resourceful team player who excels at building relationships? · Flexible, approachable and able to effectively prioritise and juggle multiple tasks? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £competitive How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012.

Senior Estimator (Rail Sector)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:45:09 GMT

Role: Senior Estimator Location: York Sector: Rail Grade: 13 The Company: May Gurney is a dynamic integrated support and construction services company providing maintenance and enhancement services to the highways, rail, utilities, municipal waste and general infrastructure markets, primarily with public sector and regulated sector customers, across the UK. The company focuses on long-term relationships, has 5,000 employees and delivers solutions through two primary business segments - Maintenance Services and Engineering & Project Services.

The Sector:
May Gurney Rail deliver maintenance and refurbishment services for our client Network Rail under long-term framework contracts. We are especially proud of our work on the historic High Level Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne which has been recognised with seven industry awards. Our core services cover rail structures, rail property, signalling and professional services.

The Role:
Responsible to the Head of Estimating Services for the production of Cost Models and Estimates in line with the Sector Business Plan. To include analysis and modelling of data to produce winning cost and pricing structures.

The main responsibilities will be:
* To be an ambassador for May Gurney.
* To adopt and maintain a professional approach
* To maintain and enhance the reputation of May Gurney
* To ensure Sector is consistent in approach.
* Represent May Gurney at customer meetings.
* Ensure consistency and coherency of all aspects of bid.
* Analyse data to inform and/or challenge solution development
* Produce costings and financial analysis of service proposals
* Analyse risks and opportunities for Board approval.
* Ensure all opportunities for margin enhancement are identified and pursued.

Essential Skills:
* Previous experience within the rail industry and/or similar role
* Financial, Commercial and Contractual awareness.
* Good general understanding of the rail industry
* Full understanding of Network Rail Procurement processes
* In-depth understanding of the principles of sustainability, partnership working, value for money and continuous improvement
* Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness.
* Good knowledge of current environmental and waste legislation.
* Good knowledge of quality, environmental and health and safety management systems
* Knowledge of business plan and company goals.
* Understanding of customer's requirements.
* Computer Literate with proven ability to develop and use spreadsheets and/or estimating software and with ability to easily adopt new systems of document management and collaboration.
* Sound judgement and problem solving skills
* Valid drivers licence and able to drive.
* Good verbal presentation skills
* Excellent and proven negotiation skills

Key Performance Indicators:
* Value of work opportunities secured.
* Secure future business growth.
* Reports available in a timely manner.
* Timely production of detailed cost and pricing models for review and challenge.

Personal Characteristics:
* Recognition and belief in the value of good relationships.
* Results orientated.
* Positive can do attitude
* Influencer and motivator.
* Team player
* Excellent communicator.
* Self motivated and able to work and use own initiative but be aware of own current limitations.
* Willing and able to engage with and share knowledge with other team members.
* Forward thinking, proactive and assertive.
* Imaginative/creative.
* Able to work unsupervised and under pressure.

Procurement Manager - Property, Facilities and M&E

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:02:48 GMT

Procurement Manager Central Procurement - Property, Facilities and M&E Osterley, West London Sky is now being seen in 1 in 3 homes and with over 9.7 million subscribers and rising we continue to drive a fresh and inspiring approach to entertainment across all platforms. Our ambitions are big, our aims are high and right now there's everything to achieve. It's what makes this such a fascinating, fast-moving and fun place to be. If you share our passion, and you'd like to be part of our exciting future, we'd love to meet you.

We are looking for an experienced procurement manager to join our Central Procurement team, which has a remit across the corporate and support functions of Sky. Ideally we are looking for a Procurement generalist but due to the significant projects on the horizon with Sky's growing building infrastructure initiatives, we ideally would like someone with experience in Property, Facilities & M&E. The Central team also cover HR, Professional Services and areas within Corporate so an interest or experience in these fields would be beneficial too.

This role will work closely with stakeholders across these challenging and exciting portfolios and have responsibility for managing and leading all commercial and contractual interaction with external suppliers and the internal business areas.

Key Responsibilities of this role:

* Creating the sourcing strategy and taking responsibility for the relevant portfolios with regards to commercial interaction, meetings and negotiations with stakeholders and suppliers.
* Manage the entire procurement process: supplier identification, internal stakeholder identification, RFP, negotiation, SLAs, contract award and legal signoff, performance measurement, risk management, ongoing continuous improvement, etc.
* Develop processes and controls that ensure clear, auditable management of an extensive procurement programme, including developing business compliance mechanisms (E-procurement) and finance signoff of savings.
* Act as main point of contact for all procurement enquiries for the facilities, property and M&E areas

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following skills & experience

* Significant procurement experience preferably within a large blue chip organisation, including large consulting firms.
* Experience in Property, Facilities & M&E areas - notably, new building fit-out and capital projects rather than real estate.
* It would be beneficial to have some experience across HR and professional services areas but not essential.
* Experience of eProcurement and eSourcing tools.
* Ideally degree & MCIPS qualified.
* Significant experience sourcing and implementing large-scale business change and outsourcing agreements (including initiatives that invoked TUPE)
* Analytical and financial understanding of the service cost models and lifetime cost of acquisition.
* Excellent contract negotiation skills in order to address issues with key suppliers at Executive and Board level.

This role is predominately based at our campus site in Osterley, West London with occasional travel to our sites in Scotland.

Our benefits package is to recognise the essential part you play in Sky's success. We offer free Sky+HD, broadband and talk services; private medical insurance, generous holiday entitlements, a contribution pension scheme, a Share scheme so you can have a stake in Sky and our success plus Sky Choices a benefit scheme to help you make valuable tax & national insurance savings.

Sky delivers some of the most diverse content and services on the planet, and we value the same diversity within our business. We provide a culture of entrepreneurialism and opportunity for one and all.

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Sky delivers some of the most diverse content and services on the planet, and we value the same diversity within our business. We provide a culture of entrepreneurialism and opportunity for one and all.

Gas Maintenance Engineer

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:44:09 GMT

Required skills/ experience: · Gas Safe Qualifications · ONC or C&G equivalent relevant knowledge and experience in building services or an equivalent M&E discipline · Basic electrical knowledge and understanding · Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety and environmental requirements related to delivery of the services. · Minimum three years experience in building services gas maintenance. · Computer literate. · Able to write engineering related reports. · Full driving license Summary of benefits: - Holidays - 20 days - Pension - contributory @ 4% - Life assurance if in pension scheme - overtime & call out - Van provided Hays Construction & Property is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

M+E Resident Engineer / Clerk of Works / Rail / Central London

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 09:32:34 GMT

M+E Resident Engineer / Clerk of Works / Rail / Central London Blueprint recruitment specialist Building Services division is currently recruiting an experienced M+E Resident Engineer / Clerk of Works for their rapidly expanding national client, based in Central London. Our client is one of the largest consulting companies in the UK and is currently seeking to recruit an experienced M+E Site Resident Engineer / Clerk of Works / to join their prestigious, rail site team. As Resident Engineer / Clerk of Works you will have overall responsibility for overseeing the mechanical and electrical site installations. You will have reporting responsibility to the Project Manager, and will ensure the needs of the business are achieved whilst ensuring full compliance with legislative and statutory standards. Your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Managing the efficient running of the site operations including supervision of staff. • Managing all aspects of the mechanical and electrical installations. • Reviewing the design drawings. • Actively promoting a high standard of Health, Safety and Environmental awareness. • Demonstrating leadership whilst promoting highest quality standards and ensuring procedures and method statements are adhered to. • Overseeing all preparatory work necessary prior to mobilisation, monitoring of site performance and costs. • Attend the tender, review and progress meetings with the contractor or client and ensure sub- contract orders and procedures conform to requirements. You will posses the following skills and attributes: • Previous experience leading site teams or similar • Experience working within rail • Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical designs and installations • Sound technical knowledge • Experience working on site education projects • Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines • Be computer literate • You will hold a full UK driving license • Self motivating, and able to work with and inspire the team • Good influencing and communication skills • Drive and determination • Forward thinking and able to anticipate problems • Ability to work under pressure This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful team with a very well respected organisation. Apply online, including your current remuneration details, stating reference 2027 or contact our specialist Building Services consultant, Emma Eastaugh on 02392 603030. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence. Due to the large applicant response to internet advertisements, only successful candidates will be contacted with 14 days. Thank you in advance for your application. Keywords: Mechanical, Electrical, Site Coordinator, Resident Engineer, Clerk of Works, Rail, Site Supervisor, Site Manager, Building Services, London.

Pre-Contract Commercial Manager

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:05:35 GMT

Our client, a major utilities service provider, is looking to expand its busy Commercial Development division by recruiting a specialist Commercial Manager to focus on contracts within the Rail, Airports and Defence sectors on a temp-to-perm contract. The main purpose of the role is to support the development of a commercial centre of business excellence by leading the development and negotiation of the commercial terms. You will provide the commercial interface between internal and external legal resource at the tender and contract negotiation stages, and proffer advice for existing and new projects. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of operating successfully in a commercial environment within an infrastructure based sector. You will have knowledge of supply chain, contracts and ideally experience of commercial bidding process. Experience with PFI/PPP contracts is essential, as well as standard form, joint venture and concession contracts. If you think that you are suitable for the Pre-Contract Commercial Manager role, please contact Matt Steeds, in confidence, on 0207 419 8968 and email your CV Morgan Hunt Public Sector Ltd is an Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt are an equal opportunities employer.

Administrator - Temporary

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:32:31 GMT

A main contractor are looking for an Administrator to start work ASAP on a short term contract. Your role will be to provide general administrative duties including filing, typing, answering the phones. You should have experience in a similar role and have4 excellent communication skills. It is desirable that you have previously worked for a Construction or Engineering company in the past. Please only apply if you have relevant experience and are able to start work immediately. Please send your CV to Anna Holtmon at Morgan Hunt Public Sector Ltd is an Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt are an equal opportunities employer.

Bid Writer - Oil & Gas or Nuclear

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:25:31 GMT

A well established main contractor is looking to recruit a Bid Writer to work in the Energy & Process sector of their Manchester office. You will be joining the Bid Management & Estimating Division to support the bid Manager and in ensuring that high quality submissions are made. You will be assisting the development of a house style for bid submissions; style to cover items such as page layout, figures, heading text, writing styles with a view to maximising consistency and reducing cost of read-through to other proposals. Your duties will include maximising the efficiency of Proposal production resulting in improved quality submissions at lower cost. It will be your responsibility to contribute to the delivery of the Proposals Department Strategic Action Plan whilst ensuring timely submission of winning Proposals. The successful candidate will have experience as a Bid Writer in the Oil & Gas or Nuclear industries. You should have a strong understanding of the bid process and ability to grasp engineering principles behind responses to questions in the ITT. You should be degree qualifies in an engineering or business discipline. Please send your CV to Anna Holtmon at Morgan Hunt Public Sector Ltd is an Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt are an equal opportunities employer.

Building Maintenance Technician

Thu, 13 May 2010 19:39:12 GMT

Required Skills: Interested candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong skills set across multi-trades, ideally being qualified upto NVQ level 3 or similar. The role is based heavily in a client facing environment so candidates should be comfortable with this. You should also hold a full UK driving licence as you may required to travel between sites, please send a fully upto date CV asap. Summary of Role: - 5 days a week (40 hrs) monday - friday - 20 days holiday - contributory pension - some overtime & call out - Located in Leeds/ Bradford area - van available to get from site to site Hays Construction & Property is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Estimator

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:45:42 GMT

The successful candidate will identify all costs involved in delivering multidisciplinary rail projects and create tender price to meet proposed tender submission and agreed company margins. Key Accountabilities will include, • Calculate and prepare tender submissions that provide at least cost, optimal value solution for tenders • Determine quantity of work scope to produce accurate and realistic estimates for works • Provide cost, budget and pricing schedules to Bid Managers • Provide estimates to Project Managers for contract variations and claims The successful candidates Key Tasks include: • Establish likely progress and completion rates • Produce contract cost codes, targets and const breakdown structures • Prepare cost breakdowns, subcontract prices and delivery budgets preparing and submitting quotations, Compare quotes by different suppliers and subcontractors • Research the market to identify associated costs of delivering project including materials, labour, plant • Calculate final figure for estimated cost to include allowances for overhead and profit margins • Support procurement in obtaining best value quotations and pricing • Evaluations of options or alternatives. The successful candidate will have previous experience of: • Thorough knowledge of estimating practice and principles • Experience of estimating on rail projects of £2 million plus in value • Knowledge of standard forms of contract and their administration • Proven experience of working to tight deadlines • Experience of working for a contractor in a client facing environment • Awareness of all rail disciplines The successful candidate will require to: • Be Client Focused • Have proven Communication skills • Have a Team Working ethic • Be looking for Personal Development • Demonstrate Planning & Organising skills • Demonstrate Motivation & Drive

PTS Painter/Decorator

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:29:34 GMT

Qualified Painters and Decorators with Personal Track Safety (PTS). Please apply by sending us your full CV, including all Qualifications, any Passes and Permits that you have as well as two work references. We also require a copy of your Passport & National Insurance Card. Please send these to our email: support@sprite-recruitment.co.uk, or by post to 53 Ullswater Crescent, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2HR. Please note, we will only accept scanned full colour copies of passes, permits, NI Card & Passport. We look forward to hearing from you.