Metrolink Track Project Engineer in Manchester

Are you a Track Project Engineer seeking an opportunity to make a real difference on the UK's largest light rail network? Would you relish the chance to contribute across all aspects of your discipline from design development of major multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and renewals, to providing strategic technical input to the development of design for new tram stops and line extension schemes? Would you like to be at the forefront of the continued development of the Bee Network in Greater Manchester, and support shaping its Metrolink development, enhancements and resilience for the local community?

Your Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Track Project Engineer to join the Metrolink Engineering Team. We have a range of engineering projects for a dedicated track project engineer to support our major ongoing track renewals programme, and support with planning for new stops and future line extensions. You will be involved in early-stage project development – scoping technical specifications, reviewing tenders of potential suppliers. You will oversee track design drawings provided by suppliers, leading the engineering assurance for progressing design from conception to delivery and construction. You will also support and lead the management of technical interfaces, particularly with our suppliers, Metrolink discipline engineers and the Metrolink Operator & Maintainer.

Who are we?

Engineering is at the heart of Metrolink's plans. At Transport for Greater Manchester, you will have the opportunity to work in a complex and challenging environment where you will grow and build upon your existing knowledge and experience to really make a difference to the travelling public using the Metrolink system across the city. Metrolink Engineering provides oversight of all engineering projects for the continued development of the light-rail system infrastructure and rolling stock in Greater Manchester in conjunction with working with our tram operator and maintainer and overseeing their committed obligations to run and maintain the light-rail network.

What you'll bring

You will have an engineering degree or equivalent with track engineering on the job project experience within a rail and / or light-rail environment. You will have attention to detail to oversee design assurance activities throughout the entire project lifecycle from scoping, design development through to site assurance of track works. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills to manage project stakeholders and review outputs. You will have a proactive approach to solve design and stakeholder issues and oversee TfGM / Metrolink engineering assurance within your projects.

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What we can offer you

A permanent role with a salary of £47,539-52,866 per annum depending on skills and experience. You’ll be part of a supportive group of project engineers, managed by the Metrolink Integration and Assurance Manager, enabling delivery of the overarching projects for the Metrolink Engineering Team with a wealth of experienced staff who will be there to guide you as you settle into TfGM. At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events.

Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time. Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website.

What’s next?

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d really like to hear from you. When completing your application, please ensure that you provide clear examples against the criteria questions, all appointments will be based on merit. We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.

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If you are currently employed by a Greater Manchester NHS organisation and have been formally identified as 'at risk', please indicate this within your application for the role. If you select 'Yes' and provide evidence that your experience meets the essential criteria described in the job advert and role profile, you will be guaranteed progression to the next assessment stage. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet these essential requirements, as the guarantee only applies to candidates who meet them.

Note to Agencies

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NOTE TO AGENCIES – we will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.