Rail Systems Constructability Consultant

As a Constructability Consultant, you will be working for our clients, on a portfolio of large infrastructure projects including station upgrades, multi-disciplinary rail remodelling schemes and brand new infrastructure, at early design stages. You will have the opportunity to apply lessons learned and the latest innovative construction methodology in order to influence early design stages, and improve the buildability and overall success of future schemes.

You will have a strong understanding of how the railway works as a whole and be able to assess the impact of your work and its interfaces with other teams. This includes an understanding of conventional rail, high-speed rail, or both.

You will be responsible for the provision of rail specific technical engineering knowledge relating to a specific aspect of the railway. Specialist areas include rail specific civil engineering, track, signalling and control, rail systems & integration, traction and rolling stock, rail telecommunications, network and digital and rail electrical, mechanical and building services.

This hybrid role will include flexible working arrangements, although regular attendance to locations such as London, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds is anticipated.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team. Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people and the planet thrive., We have a vibrant, challenging, and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

• Experience in the construction industry working for railway clients, with knowledge of rail systems, rail delivery & railway track construction interface experience being essential.


• Member of, or working towards, appropriate professional body or institution (PWI, ICE, IMechE etc.) and/or project management experience (APM or equivalent).


• Experience working with multidisciplinary designers who have undertaken design implementation including all facets of track design, and the interfaces to other key railway systems disciplines and the operational railway.


• Champions Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment by putting personal safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and helping the environment and communities to thrive.


• Having integrity by always doing the right thing in the right way


• Must be customer focussed by striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting their needs., We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible., For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.
  
  At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.


We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%, a day off for your birthday and a dedicated professional development budget.