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AECOM Head of Engineering and Design for South Rail Systems Alliance in
London- United Kingdom
United Kingdom – Wiltshire- Swindon
Job Summary
AECOM is delighted to have recently been awarded the Rail Systems Alliance (
South) contract by Network Rail. This is a 10 year collaborative arrangement
between Network Rail- AECOM and Colas Rail to deliver all Track and associated
works on the Rail infrastructure.
The contract covers the Network Rail Regions of Wales and Western- Southern
and the Anglia Route within the Eastern Region. We are currently seeking to
appoint a Head of Engineering and Design dedicated to the Rail Systems
Alliance. This is an Engineering leadership role and is accountable for th
delivery of all Design ( GRIP 4 onwards)- Engineering Management associate
with the Network Rail Assurance process and Compliance for all aspects of th
contract. It is a unique role in that the post holder will lead Engineerin
and Design activity across the three organisations which make up the Alliance
team.
The successful candidate will also represent AECOM on the Rail Systems
Alliance Management Team.
The role is responsible for:
Developing and leading the ambition of the Rail Systems Alliance for technical excellence and continuous improvement across the organisation. Central to this is the embedment of |Safe by Design| principles to ensure safe construction- operation and maintenance of the railway system.
Leadership of the design delivery organisation- ensuring timeliness- quality and cost effective delivery.
Leadership of the Network Rail Project Engineering team working across all relevant Network Rail Regions.
Working with the Professional Heads and Senior Engineers of the parent organisations to ensure existing competency arrangements for members of staff are maintained and embedded within the Rail Systems Alliance.
Leading audit and compliance activity across the Rail Systems Alliance as a mechanism to understand areas of strength and weakness- maintain consistency and disseminate best practice and lessons learned.
Organising job rotation within the Rail Systems Alliance where appropriate to assist in the development of fully rounded Railway professionals.
Leadership and development of discipline specific best practice design tools- process and policies.
Leading the technical briefing cascade for the Rail Systems Alliance.
Maintaining an understanding of the key challenges facing the Network Rail Regional Clients and how Engineering leadership coupled with the capabilities within the Rail Systems Alliance can help unlock them.
AECOM is committed to the development of staff through both formal and
informal training combined with professional development activities- broad
work experience and its relationship with all Professional Engineering
Institutions.
Minimum Requirements
Chartered Engineer
Engineering Degree
Wealth of knowledge in the Raiilway systems enviroment
Good understanding of the NWR Grip stages
Ability to lead and manage large engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
Chartered Engineer
Engineering Degree
Wealth of knowledge in the Raiilway systems enviroment
Good understanding of the NWR Grip stages
Ability to lead and manage large engineering teams
What We Offer
When you join AECOM- you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the
most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time- addressing
the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations
to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth- flexibility and
creativity- as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion- diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are- how we act and what we aspire to- which comes
down to not only
delivering a better world – but working to |make amazing happen| in each
neighborhood- community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer-
we believe in each person`s potential- and we`ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering
Business Line Transportation
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 226080BR
Additional Locations UK – London
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race- color- religion- sex- national origin- sexual orientation- gender
identity- disability or protected veteran status.