Track Design Coordinator in City of London

We are now recruiting for a Track Design Coordinator to join the HS2 Track infrastructure project at the initial design phase which will run concurrently with the completion of main works contracts, which are now at their peak.

Your work environment: The location of the project will be in London Euston for the next 18 months, and Buckinghamshire thereafter. BAM operates a flexible working policy. People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial.

Your mission:

• Manage and coordinate the design for the track slab (resilient in situ and/or standard slab) throughout the design and construction technical life cycles, working with the design and construction teams, the designers, client and stakeholders.
• Ensure the track slab design complies with the appropriate client standards, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
• Coordination of the track slab design delivery for a high-speed track contract, under the guidance of the Track Design Lead, including integration of PW and any TW / temporary stages, integration of assurance and managing the delivery of the associated digital deliverables, in line with the construction and overall project programme, cost and client requirements.
• The track slab contract scope includes resilient in situ and standard slab track sections and implies coordination with CMS, other rail system elements as well as with the civil works designs.
• The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the designers and the supply chain inputs needed to achieve an efficient and compliant design for these elements.
• Manage the input from rail specialists and N&V specialist in their area (in situ and/or standard slab).
• Close liaison with the Designer to ensure the design delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the clients requirements is essential.
• Work closely with supply chain providing the track elements, client subject matter expert and other contractors. The role involves contributing to the management of the associated interfaces.
• Attend the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham and/or London.
• Attending / chairing meetings for track design related issues during design and construction and provide technical support for their mitigation.
• Support the Client with identifying change, risk and opportunities and constantly striving for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Aid in the study of optimization and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams, and designers.
• Support the link and coordination with construction teams for management of track related issues.
• Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.).
• Close out track slab issues within area of responsibility in timely manner.
• Review of monitoring reports and certificates.
• Support delivery of progressive technical assurance during design, construction and handover process.

Who are we looking for?

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Chartered IMEC, PWAy Institute or CEng ICE desirable.
• Experience relevant to rail track on major construction projects, including design, modeling, or construction support.
• A sound understanding of rail design codes.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental legislation, impact mitigation and dealing with statutory authorities.
• Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors.
• Very good communication skills.
• Focus on Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability, driving innovation.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.