Track N&V Specialist
(Noise and Vibration (N&V) design specialist for rail system)
Reports to: Track Design Lead/Director
Location: London Office and Buckinghamshire
About Ferrovial Construction
Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2 Enabling works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (H7), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and coordinate the acoustic design development and control of noise and vibration throughout the design and construction technical life cycles, working with the Employer, Designers’ Noise and Vibration team, suppliers, and other contractors delivering other parts of the track system and stakeholders.
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Responsible for the N&V design aspects for a high-speed track contract. The track systems N&V scope includes the selection of a track system to mitigate the ground-borne N&V as far as reasonably practicable, comply with the client’s environmental minimum requirements, taking all reasonable steps to ensure that environmental impacts are no worse than those stated in the Environmental Statement and achieve the above by demonstrating that the insertion gain (IG) is equal or better than the criteria set out in the client’s specifications for each area.
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Close coordination with other design disciplines and components of the track and rail systems components design, and liaison with the Designer to ensure the delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the Client’s requirements is essential. This will also require working close with stakeholders and other contractors delivering other parts of the track system.
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The candidate will be responsible for leading the N&V design aspects relevant to the works.
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Attend the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham and/or London.
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Attending / chairing meetings for N&V issues during design and construction and provide technical support for their mitigation.
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Support the Client with identifying change, risk and opportunities and constantly striving for efficiencies and cost savings.
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Aid in the study of optimization and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams, and designers.
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Support the link and coordination with construction teams for management of N&V related issues, especially providing advise and leading the selection of track elements that comply with the N&V requirements set in the contract.
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Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.).
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Close out N&V issues within area of responsibility in timely manner.
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Review of monitoring reports and certificates. Support progressive technical assurance during design, construction and handover process.
Key skills and experience
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Corporate Membership of the Institute of Acoustics (or equivalent competent body)
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Degree-level qualification in an acoustics-related discipline, or an appropriate postgraduate qualification, or relevant experience in a suitable professional role.
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Experience (training and education) relevant to managing noise and vibration on major construction projects.
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A sound understanding of noise and vibration Environmental Impact Assessment process, environmental legislation, impact mitigation and dealing with statutory authorities.
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Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors
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Very good communication skills
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Focus on Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability, driving innovation.
Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
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