Technical Head (Rail)

Overview

At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. We help keep our customers' assets legally compliant, operational and safe, with a team of highly skilled people. Our infrastructure division supports safety of key civil infrastructure across the UK and beyond, including inspections of critical structures such as railway bridges and access to challenging locations. From abseiling to diving, our team possesses diverse capabilities to support our customers.

What will you be doing?

As the Technical Head of Rail for XEIAD, part of BES Infrastructure, you will be the technical lead for all rail works, championing technical excellence, quality and innovation across the business. You will shape and deliver our consulting services to enhance technical capability, support growth ambitions and ensure alignment with our wider business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Act as XEIAD’s technical expert for rail, providing direction, leadership and guidance to internal technical and operational teams, managers, clients and suppliers.
• Undertake on-call duties as On Call Duty Manager (OCDM) as required.
• Undertake the role of Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (Engineering) and support Rail Examination Contracts, including reviewing and communicating changes to standards and contract requirements.
• Support, mentor and develop team members, promoting professional development and high performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with Rail organisations and suppliers, ensuring accurate technical communication and progress reporting.
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team to shape and deliver the Rail business plan.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Get:

• A salary of up to £60,000.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life cover.
• Annual salary review.
• 24 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 4 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays.
• An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year.
• Access to our holiday buy scheme.
• Opportunity for flexible working.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal.
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company wide volunteering scheme.
• Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity.

To join our team, you will need:

• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer in Civil or Structures Engineering, and member of an appropriate professional body.
• Hold a valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) competency.
• Experience in managing stakeholders including clients, suppliers and consultants.
• Demonstrable railway industry experience in structures examination, maintenance or assessment.
• Experienced in leading the application of competency management.
• Strong IT skills including proficiency across the full Microsoft Office suite.

We want you to be you! Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay. Our team is made up of skilled and talented people, and we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work. We are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don’t meet every point above, but could still contribute, please apply—you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile. Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

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