Job Description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Part-time Senior Project Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (one day per month office based - Cardiff).



Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Job Purpose:

Review the examination findings to identify aspects that will or may affect fitness for purpose or operational safety.



Recommend actions to deal with identified problems that will or may affect fitness for purpose or operational safety.



As a Senior Project Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:



The Candidate is expected to be able make decisions relating to the actual condition of the Lineside Building - Built Environment asset and its use, and predict the extent and rate of deterioration in its subsequent fitness for purpose and/or operational and public safety. The Candidate is also expected to be able to recommend actions together with priorities and cost estimations for dealing with identified problems. The Candidate is responsible for the integrity of all of the recommendations which he/she makes. However, ultimate responsibility for the implementation of the recommended actions does not lie with the candidate, except when urgent notification of actions required and instigation of emergency arrangements is necessary in order to maintain safety.

Essential:

A Bachelor's degree in field of civil and / or structural engineering (RQF/CQFW Level 6 / SCQF Level 10) Affiliation to the following: IEng, or CEng MICE or MIStructE BICS (Senior Inspector Level) MCIOB MRICS

Desirable:

Rail experience

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".