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Overhead Line Equipment Design, Senior and Principal Engineers

Employer
Hays Building
Location
Greater Manchester, Manchester / Birmingham, West Midlands / Crewe, Cheshire
Salary
£35000.00 - £70000.00 per annum
Closing date
23 May 2022

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Job position
Consultant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
Engineer

Job Details

Our client is one of the world's leading rail engineers. Its rail business is the largest in its field in Europe. Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) is an integral part of the UK railway system providing traction power to electric trains on all major main lines. The OLE design team is one of the longest-established teams in the UK, with roots dating back to British Rail.

We have been the OLE Lead Design Organisation on the majority of the recent new electrification schemes in the UK.

We undertake projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction management. Our engineers are skilled in the design of OLE projects, including the production of Layout Plans, Cross sections, Switching cross sections, Section Diagrams and Bonding plans. Our designs encompass all elements of the OLE System from the structural steelwork through to the wiring fittings themselves and electrical feeding arrangements.

We have vacancies for designers at all levels (Design, Senior and Principal). you will work in one of our busy design teams producing and checking design drawings, technical reports and calculation sheets, and presenting designs to the Client. There may also be a requirement for site survey activities using specialist OLE survey equipment.

The Individual:

  • Able to think logically and laterally, solving problems creatively and assessing them rationally.
  • Able to multitask and respond to short-notice changes.
  • Able to act with initiative and to take responsibility.
  • Be self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team.
  • Able to organise self and others.
  • Able to work to time and cost budgets.
  • Able to learn about new subjects quickly.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to express ideas, concerns, solutions, suggestions in written or oral form in such a way as to be understood by those with or without a technical background.
  • Positive with a proactive 'can-do' attitude.
  • Able to manage a small team of designers day-to-day both in person and remotely.
  • Able to demonstrate experience in a similar role.

Requirements:

  • HND or equivalent in a related engineering subject or working towards.

Essential -

  • Demonstrable understanding of UK OLE systems and previous extensive experience in Designing and Checking Allocation Designs to Form B level.
  • Good understanding of the Rail Industry in the UK and the Contractor Client relationship.
  • In-Depth knowledge of relevant International, National, Railway Group and Network Rail Standards.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Proficient in use of Microstation CAD software.
  • Good organisational skills.

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Hays Construction and Property consultants have unparalleled recruiting expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the UK jobs market.

We are fully committed to finding job seekers the right job for the right reason. We place building specialists into every kind of position, including building, construction, architectural, project management, surveying and engineering jobs.

Our expert consultants offer a personalised recruitment service and will give you careers advice to ensure that you achieve your work ambitions.

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