Level Crossing Supervisor Date: 28 Aug 2024 Location: Bristol, GB, BS34 8QA Company: COLAS RAIL UK Make your mark with Colas Rail UK At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different. This is true because... + We value everyone as part of the same team. + We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down. + We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want. + We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion. + We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different. + We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations. About Us Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure. At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail. Leading by our values Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions. We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support. We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent. We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour. Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role. Purpose of the Role To co-ordinate/supervise work groups by assigning work, monitoring site progress, reporting of site progress, briefing of staff, completion of paperwork, liaison with signalling depot teams, check results, take actions to ensure quality work, and provide mentoring for staff and general site leadership. This is a UK Mobile position, reporting into the Bristol depot. Person Specification + Hold or working towards Engineering Manager (Installation) IRSE License + Hold or be able to hold SMTH & G110 (Tester & Author Checker) + Hold PTS, COSS/IWA track safety competencies. + Hold SMTH Competency. + Experience in the installation and testing of level crossings, ideally including object detection systems + Proven experience of team leadership and influencing staff. + Previous experience of Signalling & Telecoms installation and construction activities with a thorough working knowledge of Network Rail standards. + Proven experience of delivering to budgets and timescales + Understanding of other related rail disciplines and interface management + Sound knowledge of budgeting, profit and loss and reporting Key Responsibilities + To supervise signalling teams in a manner that complies with all best practices, Network and Company Standards, processes and procedures and meets the companies and client’s quality expectations. + Ensure the safety integrity of all activities undertaken by the staff you are responsible for + Manage installation costs against budgets and manage robust records to support this. + Organise, manage and develop robustly, a first class Signalling and Level Crossing Installation team and maintain suitable hard copy and soft copy records for regular audit. + Allocate installation resources to projects, both internal and external to deliver required skills and keep the team utilization on or above target. + Deliver activities within agreed timelines, according to the agreed quality and in line with all safety rules, principles and IRSE licensing requirements. + As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements. Business + Accept installation budgets and maintain cost control process to support target delivery in accordance with company procedures. + Uphold and support established and agreed ways of working with customers (internal or external) to ensure ongoing feedback on team’s performance. Use the feedback to identify outstanding performance and improve poor performance. + Maintain competency management records for all employees and subcontract staff. + Ensure personal site diary maintained with daily events recorded appropriately. Organisation + Support and participate in an efficient organizational structure, ensuring the right balance between Colas Rail and agency staff where applicable. Team Performance + Assist with the delivery of the team’s performance using the Company’s Signalling Competency Management Framework and Performance and Development process to identify development needs and ensure that everybody across the Signalling organization has a Personal Development Plan in place to address the skill gaps. + Check staff and sub-contractor Competency Records within the Infrastructure Division + Make recommendations with respect to career planning and development of the Signalling & Telecoms resources. + Assist with the development of level crossing competence within the signalling team. Technical + Undertake monitoring and surveillance of all installation and construction staff to a predetermined plan each year and provide reports in accordance with company procedures. + Ensure that resources delivering signalling and telecommunication installation and construction activities across the Track Division comply with relevant specifications and standards set by the Lead Engineer and the Head of Compliance and Assurance. Support + Interface with the Project Engineer and the Signalling Manager to ensure an integrated service to clients. + Assist with the resolution of “on site” queries and problems. Safety & Quality + Ensure by audit and review that all internal installation resources are competent to undertake their specified works in accordance with all Network Rail and Colas Rail procedures where applicable. + Ensure by audit and review that all external installation resources (subcontractors) are competent to undertake their specified works in accordance with all Network Rail and Colas Rail procedures where applicable. + Provide for review any signalling related quality & safety issues. What We Offer + Competitive Salary + 26 days Annual Leave + Industry leading Life Assurance + Healthcare Cash Plan + Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme + Pension Scheme + Eye Care Vouchers + Long Service Award + Season Ticket Loan + Occupational Health Service We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail. We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process. We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements. Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.