Designated Project Engineer

Our client requires an experienced Designated Project Engineer (DPE) to work on major rail projects across the Great Anglia region. The role is based in Stratford on an initial 6 month contract; the rate is £400-500/day.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer with an understanding of large civils and track projects. You will have a strong background working on major UK rail projects.

The role will involve the following day to day activities:
• Carry out the duties of designated project engineer (DPE) for specific projects.
• Implement systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to design, construction, commissioning, and other technical activities on relevant projects, compliant with all relevant legislation. Liaise with regulators and others as appropriate.
• Monitor specific projects managed so that they are engineered to the standards and specification of the client.
• Manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality..
• Monitor so that the contractor's design/construction/specialists' personnel are competent.
• Undertake reviews of design and/or construction activities. Arrange audits of contractors monitoring safety, environment, and quality of design, construction, testing and commissioning and management systems is adequate.
• Identify and share best practice across the various project teams.

Background:
• Chartered Engineer with relevant successful experience of Programme Management within the Railway Industry or other complex E&M industries/projects.
• University degree in engineering.
• Membership of an appropriate Professional Institution.
• CDM competence, risk assessment, internal & external auditing competency.
• Experience of large programmes/projects.
• Experience of leading railway engineering design & development works.

To apply for this opportunity please apply online via the link below or contact Andrew Johnson on 020 7419 5800 or Andrew.johnson@trsstaffing.com

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