Rail Plant Technical Specialist

Rail Plant Technical Specialist

6-month contract initially

Stratford – Hybrid – 3 days a week in the office

Occasional trips to Singlewell, Kent when required

Up to £516 per day, Umbrella - DOE

Are you an experienced Plant Technical Specialist with extensive experience in the Rail industry, dealing with Plant and/or Rail Vehicles?

Do you have strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to develop and author technical specifications relating to CP4 and the 40-year renewal programme for the entire High Speed Rail Plant Fleet?

As a Rail Plant Technical Specialist, you will work across multi-disciplinary teams to identify solutions to client requirements and establish robust baseline plans.

The Role as a Rail Plant Technical Specialist

• Provide detailed input for compilation of the business plan and production of programme / project plans.


• Manage / work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.


• Consult and agree programme / plan with HS1 Ltd and key stakeholders.


• Develop and draft Technical Work scopes for all Rail Plant renewals planned to commence within CP4.


• Provide technical advice and guidance on Rail Plant and equipment, including liaison with external and internal stakeholders and suppliers.


• Provide the focus for technical support for all Rail Plant renewals.


• Liaise with specialist engineers for Rail Plant and equipment technical and compliance requirements.


• Monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors.


• Identify and monitor risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that may affect Rail Plant renewals.


• Carry out the duties of designated project engineer (DPE) if required.

Essential

• HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.


• Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status (desirable)

This is an immediate requirement, for more information please submit your CV to Amy Naden at Vital today!

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