Permanent Way Engineer in Chelmsford

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK. At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. You will be welcomed into an inclusive team where there’s a role for every talent — and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

About Us: Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure. We deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years’ experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

Leading by our values: Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.

• We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.
• We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.
• We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, please don’t rule yourself out; we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.

Purpose of the Role: This role is ideal for a P-Way Engineer looking to develop their career further working on varied track focus portfolio including S&C, Plain Line, Drainage, Level Crossings and Re-Rail projects. The expectation is the engineer will work closely within a delivery team supporting the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of rail renewal projects. Open to applicants with a range of track P-Way Engineer experience. It is imperative the individual is wanting to learn and demonstrate strong leadership and excellent team working behaviours.

Person Specification: A minimum of 2 years’ track renewals P-Way Engineer experience including specific skills:

• 2D and 3D (Total Station) excavation and base stone control
• GEDO experience (desirable)
• Tamping Plain Line
• Tamping S&C (desirable)
• Stressing Levels 1 to 3
• CRT Management awareness
• Surveying experience (desirable)
• Hold or previously held COSS competency (desirable)
• A strong commitment to career progression
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work shift patterns as required

Key Responsibilities:

• Promoting and maintaining high safety standards
• Assisting with planning and coordination of site activities
• Responsible for all P-Way engineering delivery stages from site survey to project Taking Over Certificate (TOC) completion.
• Working efficiently and in unison within a multi disciplined team.
• As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 34 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements. Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.