Track Design Lead

Reports to: Design Delivery Director / Lead

Location: London Office and Buckinghamshire

About Ferrovial Construction

Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2 Enabling works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (H7), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 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 comply with the appropriate client’s standards applicable, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
• Responsible for the track slab design delivery for a high-speed contract, 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 scope includes the development of resilient in situ and standard slab tracks. The design also involves integration of several types of S&C, 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 Designer and the supply chain inputs needed to achieve an efficient and compliant design for these elements. Manage the input from rail specialists, other design disciplines and N&V specialist in their area (in situ and/or standard slab), making sure that the design complies with the client’s Environmental Minimum Requirements.
• Close liaison with the Designer to ensure the design delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the client’s requirements is essential. Requires working closely with supply chain providing the track elements, the client’s subject matter experts 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.

Key skills and experience

• 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.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills.