Project Engineer - Track

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Project Engineer - Track to join our dynamic Amey AIW team at Taff’s Well. 37.5 hrs per week – Hybrid working.

In this role, you will provide all technical support to the project team throughout the track renewals work to ensure critical engineering decisions are made quickly and issues are resolved to maintain compliance. Working alongside the Principal Project Manager and Track CRE, advising on engineering needs and specifications. This includes marking out sites and ensuring each stage of construction is completed and approved before moving forward.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work on the Core Valley Lines, currently the biggest investment in public transport infrastructure in Wales.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the engineering activity on allocated track projects including support for design reviews; communication and consultation with other functions (design, install and test) over changes; and interfaces with other disciplines (including facilitating inter-disciplinary check meetings).
• Advise the Project Manager on the engineering resource required to deliver the project plan, and provide engineering input through method statements, task briefs and risk assessments.
• Ensure that materials are specified correctly, orders are placed to meet the project programme and that an up-to-date material schedule is maintained for the project.
• Provide sufficient site support to the project team (Project Manager, site supervisors, resource providers and sub-contractors) throughout the works to ensure that critical engineering decisions can be made in a timely manner and that issues arising can be dealt with to ensure compliance with a minimum of re-work.
• Lead and manage the on-site engineering disciplines.
• It is a requirement of the role to attend site on a regular basis (including some weekends and nights)

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Senior Project Engineer – Track.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded tickets, apprenticeship, and professional memberships, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience as a Track Engineer on a multi-discipline railway construction project
• Experience working on track renewals projects including plain line and complicated S&C layouts
• Level 3 Stressing
• 3D surveying competent
• Plain line, S&C Tamping competence
• Ideally track handback level 2 minimum
• Previous experience in writing WPP, TB’S
• Previous exp in CRT management including creation and submission of forms
• Knowledge and experience of the AMP procedure, including creation of H&S files.
• Full UK driving license

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.