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Railway Surveyor FTC 12 months

Employer
Babcock
Location
Belfast, Antrim, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
26 Aug 2019

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Defence, Engineering
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

Railway Surveyor X2 - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Belfast based but additional travel across Northern Ireland
Salary details are £32,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience
NIGHT SHIFTS ONLY with salary uplift of 15%
Overtime paid for all hours worked over 35 hours per week at time plus ¼ Monday to Saturday and time plus ¾ Sundays.

About the role

I work for Babcock International, the UK's leading support partner for Network Rail and other rail industry customers, providing a safe, reliable and efficient rail network across Great Britain. As the largest conventional plain line track renewals company in the country, we have the capability to take on projects of all size from conception to completion. We take pride in delivering some of the most complex projects within the sector while always seeking to drive efficiencies, cost effectiveness and safety. We are currently implementing the VERSE testing kit in Northern Ireland as this is the most reliable and low cost method of checking rail is at the correct stress free temperature / neutral temperature.

Therefore, we are looking to recruit 2 Railway Surveyors to deliver specific survey related projects in an efficient, cost effective and safe manner. You would be responsible for all aspects of the technical delivery of individual projects and carry out all site works in a safe and efficient manner. You will be fully aware of client expectation, programme of delivery and cost allowable. In addition, remain fully conversant with the latest technology and innovative working practices to enable the cost effective and efficient delivery of project work.

What do I need to do the role?

Ideally, you will hold minimum of HNC or equivalent.

Would also like you to have experience in all or some of these areas:
  • Previous experience specifically in the rail industry.
  • Fully conversant with all aspects of topographical surveying.
  • Experience of managing smaller contracts and the supervision of junior staff on site.
  • Knowledge of operational railway and associated safety matters is essential.
  • Personal Track Safety

What else do I need to know?

This opportunity is based in Belfast with additional travel to tracks across Northern Ireland. You will work 35 hours per week and NIGHTSHIFTS ONLY, however, this will give you 15% uplift on the basic salary of £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience. In addition, overtime is paid for all hours worked over 35 hours per week, at time plus ¼ Monday to Saturday and time plus ¾ Sundays.

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training. We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Application Guidance

All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once you've completed this you'll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please click here . Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here .

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Company

For more than a century, Babcock has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering support.

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, infrastructure management, and specialist training, we help customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

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