Principal Track Technical Officer

The post holder will provide engineering, technical and planning support to the Track department in the delivery of the inspection and maintenance works.

Key Accountabilities

* Inspect, maintain and calibrate all plant, equipment and gauges in accordance with legislation, safety and technical standards.

* Prepare programmes of work, method statements, work requests and risk assessments for routine works and weekend possessions.

* Undertake site surveys. Inspect track assets. Produce detailed inspection reports.

* Scope maintenance works including production of drawings and specifications.

* Analyse all track geometry and ride quality. Record data and assess track and rail conditions and defects in accordance with relevant standards.

* Maintain asset and work information in DLR Metro.

* Procure materials, plant, equipment and contract services.

* Conduct investigations. Produce investigation reports.

* Produce detailed proposals for asset upgrades and replacement.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

* Experience in track construction, inspection and maintenance.

* Computer literacy - use of Microsoft Office, CAD and bespoke asset measurement and analysis software.

* Competent in track asset gauging and site surveying techniques.

* An appreciation of other railway engineering disciplines including, Electrical and Mechanical, Signalling, Telecommunications and Rolling Stock.

* Knowledge of railway standards (Network Rail or LUL or DLR).

* Competent in the inspection and condition assessment of railway and track assets.

Desirable

* Educated to degree or HNC level in an engineering discipline or equivalent.

* Experience using DLR Metro.

Benefits

As part of the Transport for London family staff are offered a range of competitive benefits including:

• Free travel for you and a nominated partner/family member, living at the same address, across the TfL network.
• A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest-free loan

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