Graduate Engineer

About Us

At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail.

We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.

Purpose of the Role

The Engineering Graduate Programme is a 2-year programme designed to give you the skills, knowledge and experience to become a Technical Engineer.  As a Graduate Technical Engineer, you will work in a specific area of the business and will work on multi-million pound projects and deliver parts of key contracts and their associated activities from conception through to completion.

You will work in a technical and operational role with a distinct focus on the engineering side of our business, working closely with our experienced engineers and senior management on improving the UK rail system in our Rail Infrastructure Division.

You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills and to work towards becoming a Chartered Engineer in one of our many disciplines: Track, Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), Signalling, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering Surveying.

What I will be Focused on - Key Responsibilities

Gaining the relevant skills through the Engineering Graduate Programme and deliver against the Route to Competence Framework. You will receive immersive and hands-on experience within the engineering discipline to support your development.

• Develop in-depth understanding and knowledge of OLE, working on live projects on site, and getting on and off the job training and competence development.
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of Safety within your discipline and the projects in your division ensuring you adhere to all Safety and Ethical requirements.
• Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm to learn across multi-functions to gain experience to support the projects you work on.
• Make a strong contribution to the team and support across projects to gain and develop experience.
• You will work towards gaining Chartership or professional recognition within your discipline.
• Attend and learn from the various training courses you attend through the Engineering Graduate Programme.

About You - Person Specification

• Engineering Degree
• Be able to drive
• Be comfortable with working nights and weekends
• Show an interest and drive to be part of the Rail Industry and Colas Rail
• Work independently and in a team using your own initiative to deliver successful projects

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing.

We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination.

We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

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