This contract with our Rail client is for a Rail Plant Technical Specialist for 6 Months based in Stratford - Hybrid - 3 day a week office attendance - occasional trips to maintenance site Singlewell. The pay rate to candidate is £447 - £481 - £516 umbrella - depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and draft a CP4 and 40 Year renewal programme /plan for the company's High Speed Rail Plant fleet.

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. Liaise with external suppliers and maintenance providers of Rail Plant and equipment as required.

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

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

10. Monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors.

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

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

Requirements:

Essential

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

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Extensive experience in the rail industry, dealing with plant and/or rail vehicles.

• Successful relevant experience.

• Ability to develop and author technical specifications

MUST HAVE:

Extensive experience in the Rail Plant

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable Skills:

Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level