This contract with our Rail client is for an Asset Engineer Examiner for 6 months based in Gateshead. The pay rate to candidate is £325 to £427 umbrella or £238.71 to £313.62 PAYE. Key Accountabilities
* Support the Geotechnical Examination Team to deliver activities associated with planning (access opportunities, possessions, worksites and identifying opportunities for integration) and completing Earthwork Examinations.
* Provide information to support the choice of preferred access type.
* Undertake and complete Earthwork Examinations, carrying out ‘on-site’ work safely and efficiently in accordance with safe systems of work procedures, method statements, standards or other relevant instructions.
* Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required
* Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Requirements Essential
* COSS / IWA Competency to be able to work on the Operational Railway.
* Previously assessed as Level 3 Competency in the client's ‘Soil Slope Examinations’ (GEO-I-S) and Rock ‘Slope Examinations’ (GEO-I-R).
* Experience in use of JBA Database and GizMapp tool.
* Experience in producing high quality exams to CIV/065 standard
* Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability.
* Knowledge of railway ‘Safe Systems of Work’, i.e. Separated Working, Possessions, Line Blocks, Blockades, etc.)
* Able to prioritise and organise workload to ensure that deadlines are met.
* Able to demonstrate the ability to organise effectively.
* Displays a good attention to detail.
* Displays good communication skills and a customer focussed approach.
* Good understanding of IT and operating systems.
Desirable
* Knowledge of relevant planning systems.
* Experience of working as a ‘Responsible Manager’ and the endorsement of Safe Work Packs.
Competencies required: PTS/IWA