In this role you contribute to rail structure assessment within CAFA, delivering technically sound remits, calculations, and reports. You work on site for inspections and provide on-site technical leadership where needed, while ensuring compliance with standards and AMEY’s safety and environmental policies. You mentor junior staff, liaise with clients, and help keep projects on time and within budget. This is a collaborative, development-focused opportunity in a diverse team that shapes railway asset knowledge and practice.
Pay / Benefits
Competitive Salary
Pension
Holidays (24 days + bank holidays + 5 days option to buy)
Flexible Benefits
Social Impact (volunteering days)
Fully funded training/apprenticeships
Responsibilities
Prepare and check assessment/remits, calculations, reports and drawings to meet standards and client needs
Conduct site inspections and provide on-site technical leadership
Ensure compliance with project specifications and HSEQ requirements
Apply industry best practice and engineering judgment within the team
Mentor less experienced staff in drawings, calculations and reporting
Engage with clients and third parties to maintain strong relationships
Support CDM and health, safety and environmental compliance across assessments
Assist in cost estimation and delivery of commissions to programme and budget
Key requirements
Degree in an appropriate subject (Bachelor or Master)
Significant railway structure inspection, assessment and design experience
Experience with materials including historical materials (e.g., cast iron, wrought iron)
Knowledge of health and safety, environmental and sustainability legislation
Experience with local and national clients (e.g., Network Rail)
Experience delivering designs/assessments to Highways England or Network Rail standards
Driving licence preferred
Client liaison and communication
Mentoring and leadership of junior staff
Collaboration within cross-functional teams
Railway structure inspection and assessment
Design and calculation of structural schemes
Knowledge of materials including historical materials
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