Graduate Future Engineer - Assistant Technical Engineer

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 also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

This is true because:

• We value everyone as part of the same team.
• We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
• We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
• We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
• We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
• We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

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.

Leading by our Values: Our values, Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our employees, celebrate diversity and foster a culture of safety, care and respect for everyone we interact with. We care about our employee’s wellbeing and create an environment of inclusivity and support.

Purpose of the Role: The Graduate Future Engineers Programme is a 3-year programme designed to give you the skills, knowledge and experience to become a Technical Engineer. As a Graduate Technical Engineer, you will work in a specific area of the business and will work on multi-million pound projects, such as HS2, and deliver parts of key contracts and their associated activities from conception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities - What will I be focused on?

• Gaining the relevant skills through the Engineering Graduate Programme and deliver against the Route to Competence Framework.
• Develop in-depth understanding and knowledge of your engineering specialism (OLE/HS2), working on live projects on site.
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of Safety within your discipline and the projects in your division ensuring you adhere to all Safety and Ethical requirements.
• Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm to learn across multi-functions to gain experience to support the projects you work on.
• Make a strong contribution to the team and support across projects to gain and develop experience.
• You will work towards gaining Chartership or professional recognition within your discipline.
• Work with the team to ensure that everyone works in a collaborative, open and honest manner with all stakeholders.
• Attend all the relevant Graduate Development Training for your pathway.
• Complete the Business Project when requested.

Person Specification - About You: Engineering Degree qualification – with a minimum of a 2:2 degree classification. Show an interest and drive to be part of the Rail Industry and Colas Rail. Be comfortable with working nights and weekends. Work independently and in a team, using your own initiative to deliver successful projects.

What We Offer?

• Competitive Salary
• 26 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
• Occupational Health Service

This is an exciting opportunity to build a career in the rail industry. We’d particularly encourage applications from women, or those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

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 welcome, heard, valued and respected.

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.