Supporting original equipment manufacturers, train and freight operators and national main contractors, Ganymede recruit across all stages of rail projects, including design and development, build and installation and testing and commissioning.
Our rail division is one of the leading suppliers of contingent labour services in the industry, supplying more than 1,500 onsite personnel to the rail industry across the UK. As a RISQS approved supplier, we provide fully qualified multi-disciplined personnel to work in partnership with our clients on national rail, underground and metro system projects.
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Latest Jobs In Rail
Civils Agent
£40000 - 45000 per year
Preston
Civils Agent Preston A main contractor who’s renowned for significant investment into their employees, are looking for a Sub Agent to join their business and work on a portfolio of rail projects across CP6. With an aim to create an exciting place to work whilst executing the job well, you can guarantee you’ll be joining an award-winning company which will provide you with a fulfilling career and a successful future. This company have seen tremendous growth over the last few years, becoming one of the most recognisable contractors in the rail industry. Having earnt a status as a contractor who deliver work with the utmost speed and quality, their clients have also given them extra work ensuring the employees will be promised a busy career. The Opportunity: With a mix of office and site-based work, you can expect to see yourself working on a variety of rail projects including platform extensions, station upgrades, Access for all schemes, bridges etc. You will be supporting the project team during the development and delivery phases of the projects through the production and maintenance of planning documents and information. You will be taking a technical lead on a portfolio of schemes whilst regularly liaising with subcontractors, 3rd parties and Authorities on behalf of the Project Team. Day to day you will – Liaise with the Project team to collate and agree the critical methodologies, project deliverables and information required for the effective development of Planning documentation and information. Produce high quality Planning documentation and information for submission in a timely manner (ITPs, Work Package Plans, Task briefs etc). Share and use experience to input to the Development & Delivery phases of the project. Within the Planning documentation, identify key project risks and controls from a H&S and operational delivery perspective in conjunction with the delivery team. Package: For this position, the company is offering a basic salary up to £45,000 per annum, the choice of a company car or car allowance, 26 days holiday + bank holidays with two optional charity days and the option to buy more holidays, funding and support with professional memberships, 4.5% matched pension rising to 7.5%, Life assurance and an Agile working policy. About You: It is essential that you’re an established Engineer or Sub agent who has a significant portfolio of multi-disciplined projects in the rail industry, as well as having had exposure to Network Rail contracts in a Tier 1 or 2 environment, ideally on structures and bridges. To ensure you’ll fit in with this company’s culture, you will be an influential advocate for Health and Safety and display a passion to succeed and progress within your career. HND/HNC/BSc Civil engineering You can either apply directly or email your CV to Nicole.keeling@ganymedesolutions.co.uk. Following your application shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Agent
£40000 - 45000 per year
Birmingham
Civils Agent Birmingham £40,000 - £45,000 + Company car/car allowance A main contractor who’s renowned for significant investment into their employees, are looking for a Sub Agent to join their business and work on a portfolio of rail projects across CP6. With an aim to create an exciting place to work whilst executing the job well, you can guarantee you’ll be joining an award-winning company which will provide you with a fulfilling career and a successful future. This company have seen tremendous growth over the last few years, becoming one of the most recognisable contractors in the rail industry. Having earnt a status as a contractor who deliver work with the utmost speed and quality, their clients have also given them extra work ensuring the employees will be promised a busy career. The role: With a mix of office and site-based work, you can expect to see yourself working on a variety of rail projects including platform extensions, station upgrades, Access for all schemes, bridges etc. You will be supporting the project team during the development and delivery phases of the projects through the production and maintenance of planning documents and information. You will be taking a technical lead on a portfolio of schemes whilst regularly liaising with subcontractors, 3rd parties and Authorities on behalf of the Project Team. Day to day you will – Liaise with the Project team to collate and agree the critical methodologies, project deliverables and information required for the effective development of Planning documentation and information. Produce high quality Planning documentation and information for submission in a timely manner (ITPs, Work Package Plans, Task briefs etc). Share and use experience to input to the Development & Delivery phases of the project. Within the Planning documentation, identify key project risks and controls from a H&S and operational delivery perspective in conjunction with the delivery team. The Company As one of the UK’s fastest growing private contractors, you can be assured to be joining a company saturated with success. Winning contractual awards and industry awards year upon year, the turnover in the business is ever increasing and thanking their employees with exceptional career opportunities and rewards is one of the ways they epitomize their values. With divisions in both Rail and Construction, the company’s workload stretches across the UK and includes huge schemes for Network rail as well as an extensive portfolio of large civil engineering projects so you can be assured that you’ll always have a busy workload to get your teeth gripped into. Package: For this position, the company is offering a basic salary up to £45,000 per annum, the choice of a company car or car allowance, 26 days holiday + bank holidays with two optional charity days and the option to buy more holidays, funding and support with professional memberships, 4.5% matched pension rising to 7.5%, Life assurance and an Agile working policy. About You: It is essential that you’re an established Engineer or Sub agent who has a significant portfolio of multi-disciplined projects in the rail industry, as well as having had exposure to Network Rail contracts in a Tier 1 or 2 environment, ideally on structures and bridges. To ensure you’ll fit in with this company’s culture, you will be an influential advocate for Health and Safety and display a passion to succeed and progress within your career. HND/HNC/BSc Civil engineering You can either apply directly or email your CV to Nicole.keeling@ganymedesolutions.co.uk. Following your application shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Lead Design Engineer
£50000 - 55000 per year
Derby
Lead Design Engineer East midlands £50,000 - £55,000 + Performance related bonus Are you an experienced Design engineer or Project engineer feeling like your role is not providing you with the diversity of work to keep you on your toes?! Delivering a range of medium to large electrification rail projects throughout the Eastern region, this Lead Design Engineer role is positioned in the market for someone looking to maximise their potential in Signalling Design. If you’re looking for a company to offer a fulfilling workload with promise of progression and exciting projects, then keep reading! The Role: This position as Lead Design engineer will see you take on a Senior post, driving the Design stage towards successful and efficient projects delivery across the Eastern region. You will be taking the lead in monitoring the works progress at Design stage across a variety of medium - large sized projects which will include a variety of systems works such as Signalling and Telecoms. In a business who esteem themselves greatly on progressing those with an exemplary attitude to their work, you can expect your commitment to this role to be rewarded with an abundance of long-term opportunities within the business. What is expected of you as Lead Design Engineer? You will ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work. You will assist in the preparation of contract specifications for all projects and evaluate quality and technical accuracy of tenders. Participate the in planning and programming of recourses to meet the requirements of allocated projects. Maintain regular communication with contractors and clients in the development and implementation of projects to ensure a uniformity of purpose and common targets. Perform duties as directed by management from time to time, including site works. Identify the required programme provision for allocated projects to enable target dates to be met. The Company: An international giant when it comes to all things systems and electrification related, this principal contractor is one of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, recourse-saving technologies. Supplying systems work across the rail industry, this business has made a reputation worldwide and they regularly win major contracts throughout the UK for big clients such as Network rail. This company spend billions on research and development each year, ensuring they are consistently developing new technologies in all business fields to help develop and extend its product range. Renumeration & Benefits: The company are offering a generous basic salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, annual performance related bonus, up to 10% matched pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and health insurance. Amongst this, you can expect to be joining a company with a secure place in the market, which will guarantee you work longevity and an abundance of work. About You: It is essential that you’re a technically qualified Signalling Design Engineer accredited with an IRSE Principals Design License. You will have a proven track record working on Railway Signalling projects within a main contractor or consultancy environment and will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills. HND/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent You can either apply directly or email your CV to Nicole.keeling@ganymedesolutions.co.uk. Following your application shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone / video interview. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Senior Project Engineer CEM
£65000 - 70000 per year
Derby
Senior Project Engineer Derby Negotiable salary + Performance related bonus + 10% matched pension Are you an experienced Engineering manager or Senior Project engineer feeling like your role is not providing you with the diversity of work to keep you on your toes?! Delivering a range of medium to large electrification rail projects throughout the Eastern region, this Senior Project Engineer role is positioned in the market for someone looking to maximise their potential at CEM or CRE level and play a fundamental role in successfully delivering projects across the region. The Role: This position as Senior Project engineer is an extremely important role for this organisation and will see you have a great contribution towards successful and efficient project delivery across the Eastern region. Projects will include a variety of systems works such as Signalling and Telecoms and you will be acting as Project engineering manager and undertaking the role of Contractor’s Engineering Manager or Contractor’s Responsible Engineer on either one large project or a series of medium sized projects. In a business who esteem themselves greatly on progressing those with an exemplary attitude to their work, you can expect your commitment to this role to be rewarded with an abundance of long-term opportunities within the business. What is expected of you as Senior Project Engineer? You will evaluate the quality and technical accuracy of tenders and make recommendations to obtain the best available commercial award for the company. You will support and assist the Project Manager and management team to monitor the progress of works and ensure that the development, design, construction, testing and financial targets are met, and effect remedial action where required. You will ensure that the technical standards are maintained in all aspects of signalling project work, to ensure safe and successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved. Continuously communicate with contractors and customers in the development and implementation of projects to ensure a uniformity of purpose and common targets. The Company: An international giant when it comes to all things systems and electrification related, this principal contractor is one of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, recourse-saving technologies. Supplying systems work across the rail industry, this business has made a reputation worldwide and they regularly win major contracts throughout the UK for big clients such as Network rail. This company spend billions on research and development each year, ensuring they are consistently developing new technologies in all business fields to help develop and extend its product range. Remuneration & Benefits: The company are offering a generous basic salary which we can negotiate on our initial call, annual performance related bonus, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and health insurance. Amongst this, you can expect to be joining a company with a secure place in the market, which will guarantee you work longevity and an abundance of work. About You: It is essential that you’re a technically qualified CEM or CRE, with a proven track record working on Signalling and Telecoms rail projects within a main contractor environment. You will have exceptional communications skills, understanding of task, time and people management and will be a natural leader to ensure you are able to drive a team’s performance successfully. An IRSE Project Engineer licence is essential, and you will also be a member of the IET, IRSE or another recognised professional body. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status would be beneficial, and you must exhibit practical experience of the operation requirements of railway construction works. You can either apply directly or email your CV to Nicole.keeling@ganymedesolutions.co.uk. Following your application shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone / video interview. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Senior Project Engineer CRE
£50000 - 55000 per year
Wakefield
Senior Project Engineer CRE Castleford £50,000 - £55,000 + Company car or car allowance Are you a Project engineer looking for to make your next step up in the career ladder? Perhaps you’re an established Senior Project Engineer looking for a new company to provide you with a motivating workload and exceptional work life balance. A main contractor who’s renowned for significant investment into their employees, are looking for a Senior Project engineer to join their business and work on a large portfolio of rail projects throughout the Northern region. With an aim to create an exciting place to work whilst executing the job well, you can guarantee you’ll be joining an award-winning company which will provide you with a fulfilling career and a successful future. The Role You will be joining a thriving team as a key player in increasing the Engineering competency and capability on rail projects across this company’s Northern and Eastern region. Acting as Civil CRE, you will be working with the project CEM’s and Project Manager to arrive at the optimum design solution. This is a predominantly office-based position which will give you the opportunity to showcase innovative thinking and bring challenge to the design process whilst supporting the Engineering teams through the planning and construction phases of individual rail schemes. Day to day you can expect to be carrying out targeted CRE audits and site inspections, carrying out Temporary Works Coordinator duties where appointed, engaging with the pre-construction team to provide support in the appointment of design consultants, and carry out periodic reviews to test adequacy of planning and delivery amongst many other things. This position is the chance to utilize your talents in strategic thinking and communication to consistently deliver excellence at design stage ensuring you will be recognised for your efforts with a flourishing career. The Company As one of the UK’s fastest growing private contractors, you can be assured to be joining a company saturated with success. Winning contractual awards and industry awards year upon year, the turnover in the business is ever increasing and thanking their employees with exceptional career opportunities and rewards is one of the ways they epitomize their values. With divisions in both Rail and Construction, the company’s workload stretches across the UK and includes huge schemes for Network rail as well as an extensive portfolio of large civil engineering projects so you can be assured that you’ll always have a busy workload to get your teeth gripped into. Package For this position, the company is offering a basic salary of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, the choice of a company car or car allowance, 26 days holiday + bank holidays with two optional charity days and the option to buy more holidays, funding and support with professional memberships, Pension, Life assurance and an Agile working policy. About you If you want to hit the ground running in this role, it is essential that you’re a technically qualified rail professional, with a proven track record acting as CRE and TWC in a main contractor environment. Your portfolio will consist of multi-disciplined rail and civil engineering projects delivering to big clients such as Network rail. Communication is key in this role, so you’ll be somebody able to build close working relationships and able to work harmoniously with others. An ambitious individual, eager to maximise their professional capabilities will be ideal to match the culture of this company and fulfil your career goals. You can either apply directly or email your CV to Nicole.keeling@ganymedesolutions.co.uk. Following your application shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Contracts Manager
£65000 - 70000 per year
Leeds
Contracts Manager Yorkshire £70,000 + bonus + car allowance/company car Are you a Senior Project Manager or Contracts manager seeking a position which will provide you with the autonomy to take the reins and build your own business stream, be that in new regions or sectors? Perhaps you’ve maximised your capabilities at your current company and feel ready to join a place where you can expand into new and challenging sectors? Even if you’re just looking to get your teeth gripped into huge streams of exciting work, then keep reading! The Opportunity: This role is an incredible chance to not only have significant responsibility on this main contractor’s existing rail portfolio, but there is also a fantastic opportunity to develop new revenue streams within major clients across the Highways and Environmental industries. This will see you assisting with technical submissions for bids and key client interface, meaning you’ll have a huge say in the company’s growth! Taking over 50% of the main contractor’s rail frameworks in the Eastern region, you will also be heading up a team of Project Managers whilst having key interface with Commercial and Planning teams. Not only will you be encouraged to take on an explorative approach in this role, but you’ll be also joining a company which seeks to identify and reward their successful people with real career opportunity, seeing you take further leaps up your career ladder. The Company As one of the UK’s fastest growing private contractors, you can be assured to be joining a company saturated with success. Winning contractual awards and industry awards year upon year, the turnover in the business is ever increasing and thanking their employees with exceptional career opportunities and rewards is one of the ways they epitomize their values. With divisions in both Rail and Construction, the company’s workload stretches across the UK and includes huge schemes for Network rail as well as an extensive portfolio of large civil engineering projects so you can be assured that you’ll always have a busy workload to get your teeth gripped into. Package For this position, the company is offering a fantastic salary circa £70,000 per annum, annual bonus, the choice of a company car or car allowance, 26 days holiday + bank holidays with two optional charity days and the option to buy more holidays, funding and support with professional memberships, Pension, Health Insurance, and an Agile working policy which will provide you with a fantastic work home life balance. About You If you’re a leader who excels when developing new business opportunities and can comfortably drive successful teams on a large scale, then you’re already looking in the right place. This is a senior role based within the company’s rail division; however, this role could also be a great opportunity for somebody coming from a Highways or Environmental background. It is fundamental that you’re a client focused individual who can truly develop long-term professional relationships and be able to play a key part in bidding activities. It’s a given that you’ll have a fantastic track record working in senior positions across the Civil engineering industry, you’ll be able to display examples of projects you’ve had bidding input on, as well as a significant history managing a team successfully. HNC, HND, or BSc in Civil engineering essential You can either apply directly or email your CV to Nicole.keeling@ganymedesolutions.co.uk. Following your application shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Latest Case Studies
Huddersfield Re-signalling Project
Ganymede was appointed by Babcock Rail to mobilise an experienced multi-disciplined civils team to help deliver the Huddersfield Re-signalling project. The project was initially put at risk due to a shortage of skilled civils personnel within the North West region. In order to complete the civils programme and to ensure that the deadline was met, at short notice Ganymede was appointed to mobilise additional experienced multi-disciplined civils teams. Client: Network Rail and BabcockDateOctober 2018Key Facts · Our client benefited from our dedicated workforce working to rigid deadlines so they could meet their delivery milestones. · The quality of resource provided was fundamental in the client being able to produce a high standard of installation work, this was crucial to maintaining handover deadlines. · Zero RIDDOR and lost time injuries were a key reflection of adding value to the client, this was demonstrated and enforced with our proactive and very professionally administered safety culture of Safety First, Safety Always. · Ganymede assisted by installing 40km of new routes for the project. Our SolutionBy supporting the project with 80 additional experienced competent site resources, Ganymede ensured the Huddersfield re-signalling project was delivered safely, effectively and within the expected timeframe. We proudly delivered a workforce solution that superseded the expectations of our client by working collaboratively with them at all stages of the project.Value AddedIn addition to our fully managed service and of the provision of competent and safety critical staff, Ganymede also added value to the client in the planning of the project. This project was very restricted with regards to both access and topography and our teams supported with both precision planning and execution.“Regarding works undertaken by the Ganymede gangs on my project H2B, I confirm that the ones I visited completed the works in a good manor and good standard and they were happy to engage in conversation to try to improve things.”Construction Manager, Siemens Get in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.
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Safety Critical and OLE Skilled Staff - East West Rail - Bletchley Viaduct
The Bletchley Viaduct project is part of the new East West Rail line, providing new journey opportunities between central, southern and western England. Ganymede worked collaboratively alongside Volker Rail Specialist Business to modify the layout of the overhead line system, allowing the dismantling of the viaduct to be completed safely and efficiently. ClientVolker Rail Specialist BusinessDateFebruary 2019 – May 2019Key Facts· Ganymede provided crane controllers and OLEC 3 linesmen/women to the Bletchley Viaduct project, part of the wider East West Rail Project· Ganymede supplied all site resource requirements to modify the layout of the overhead line system, allowing the dismantling of the viaduct to be successfully completed safely and efficiently.· With the Bletchley area having shortage of unskilled personnel, Ganymede was able to support the successful delivery of the project by using our nationwide skilled workforce.Our SolutionThroughout the project, Ganymede supplied and managed all site resource requirements to modify the layout of the overhead line system and deliver the preliminary phase of the East West Rail Bletchley Viaduct project. Our continuous focus on Safety First, Safety Always, enabled us to deliver the project safely with zero accidents or incidents. Ganymede was able to advise and supply the client’s project team with competent and safety-focused personnel, ensuring we mitigated any risks and delivered the project on time and on budget.Value AddedWith the Bletchley area having a shortage of unskilled personnel, Ganymede supplied an efficient number of crane controllers and OLEC 3 linesmen/women from our nationwide workforce. A well-managed and cooperative workforce from London and Doncaster were assigned and relocated for the duration of the project. Ganymede dedicated an account manager who was responsible for ensuring all resource requirements were efficiently managed throughout the project. Due to Ganymede’s robust processes and logistical capabilities and commitment to keeping our workforce safe, we ensured that we managed and controlled fatigue levels throughout all stages of the project.Get in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.
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Oxford Corridor Project Case Study
Ganymede was appointed by Network Rail as the primary labour supplier for the Oxford Corridor Project to help deliver a package of schemes and improve the Great Western Route.The Great Western route is being modernised to bring passengers faster, more frequent, more reliable services. As both passenger and freight traffic through Oxford continues to grow, Network Rail is delivering a package of schemes including re-signalling, track remodelling and upgrades to increase capacity, connections and route availability for passengers and freight operators.The previous principal contractor for the Oxford Corridor project went into liquidation in 2018, consequently jeopardising planned operations at the time. Without an effective solution, the potential impact would have been operational delays, increased project costs, mass workforce redundancies and failure to meet key strategic project milestones.The Solution:With the involuntary change in the contract landscape, Network Rail became the principal contractor and formed the Western Enhancement Delivery (WED) division and Ganymede was appointed by WED as the primary labour supplier for the project.To enable a smooth integration within the 21-day time frame, Ganymede needed to win the hearts and minds of the incumbent workforce who were in turmoil with the uncertainty surrounding their positions. Equally, it required the creation of a new account management / resource team who could implement robust resource plans to meet the intended skilled labour uplifts for the duration of the project but, namely to meet the non-standard blockade programmed in four weeks after the resource contract was taken over by Ganymede.Key Facts:Ganymede integrated an incumbent workforce of over 60 individuals, completed relevant compliance checks, developed a training programme and provided a fleet of vehicles including telematics and driver induction/training, all within the project’s tight timescale of 21-days.Ganymede helped to deliver four successful commissionings over three blockades for a new track layout and signalling system. The project included a mixture of track and civil works including track renewals, station refurbishment, piling and end wall construction, demolition, track formation and acoustic barrier installation. At peak we were regularly deploying and managing over 150 personnel at the project in Oxford.All works were delivered without any lost time accidents or incidents. Including the delivery of a major 21-day blockade that required a 150% uplift of resources.Following on from the Oxford Corridor Project, Ganymede continues to support Network Rail (WED) with resources on other projects.Value Added:An integrated Oxford delivery structure was created by key figures from Ganymede and Network Rail senior management team. The newly created dedicated account management team held a series of consultation events at the project depot. This helped allay any fears the project team had and introduced all the operatives to Ganymede. These events were pivotal in outlining the opportunities on the project, our plans as a business moving forward and the expectations from passengers.The programme involved a 21-day implementation time-frame for Ganymede to compliantly ensure the smooth integration of the incumbent workforce. Over 60 individuals were consulted and contracted to Ganymede resulting in no losses of any jobs. The Ganymede fleet department successfully sourced a large fleet of vehicles on to the project through our supply chain, ensuring business as usual from day one of the newly formed collaboration.As part of the staff transition / integration process and in preparation to the forthcoming planned blockade, we held a series of Safety Moment events. This enabled us to embed our safety culture, identify any skills gaps and develop a dedicated training programme.Fundamental to the blockade’s success, was the fact we ensured every shift had internal resource management or our safety team on site. Part of the process also included site update reports every 12 hours to the WED project team. The report outlined real time progress with information on planned work against programme, resource updates, safety close call reporting and resolution, safety status and potential contingency requirements.The ResultThrough a positive safety culture and a passionate resourceful attitude, the Oxford Corridor project was a major success. More importantly, all works were delivered without any lost time accidents or incidents, there were no overruns throughout the life of the project and all the works were delivered on time and within budget.Following on from the success of the Oxford Corridor Project, Ganymede continue to support the WED project team with resources for their ongoing projects.“As you know we completed what we can only be described as a significant piece of work in the Oxford area. We delivered a major milestone in the project successfully and with very few real issues. The professionalism on the WED team has been excellence and the attitudes great. I’m really proud of what we have all achieved as a team and am really grateful to you all. On the Whole I’ve been really impressed with the Ganymede team in taking on the mantel since Carillion’s demise and supporting Network Rail with the continued delivery of the Oxford project. I’ve found everybody in Ganymede has wanted to help an support that delivery and resolve any issues quickly. You should all be really proud of this team, well done and thank you.” Senior Programme Manager, Western Enhancements Delivery – Network RailGet in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.
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AMCO Case Study
Ganymede were awarded a nationwide framework agreement for AMCO in April 2012, and were given a 7 day turnaround to become sole supplier for the safety critical resources for the LNE and East Midlands regions. In addition to this Ganymede had to procure key personnel who were identified by the AMCO senior management.The Solution:Ganymede have proved they have the skilled resources and management structure to find the necessary personnel required and work diligently alongside AMCO and our various other clients to ensure all objectives are met and no contract suffers as a result of peak requirements.Key Facts:Major projects have included the Hatfield Landslide, Hexham station refurbishment, Adwick le Street refurbishment, Claycross tunnel repairs, Skipton station refurbishment and Whitwell tunnel surveys.There is a continual variation in the resource requirements and this could range from 20 – 160 safety critical operatives of various disciplines weekly (Average 50-60).The Result:As a result of our success the business expanded fourfold in just over a year. Subsequently, the partnership is continually developing and we have now branched into the Western region namely the Southwest.Get in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.
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Babcock Rail (CLIP) Case Study
Ganymede, have succeeded in forging strong contract relations nationally, with Babcock Rail throughout their rail civils projects and plain line renewals contracts. Babcock is one of the principal contractors for plain line track renewals and delivers a multimillion pound programme of works to strict delivery deadlines, within a tight budget for Network Rail Infrastructure Projects. From our early contract, back in 2008 working on the Erewash project, to playing a major role in the implementation of the Contingency Labour Integration programme (CLIP). Ganymede has always prided ourselves on being a partner of choice and a trusted supplier.Client:Babcock RailChallenge:Both Babcock & Network Rail’s vision for CLIP was to deliver a self-sustainable experienced workforce that could deliver all the plain line renewals requirements throughout the peaks and the troughs within the predominantly weekend scheduled work programme. It was identified from the onset that this could only be achieved by a joint approach from the four core labour suppliers of contingent labour to Network Rail. Consequently, the brief was straightforward, Babcock were moving from their current supply chain and Ganymede alongside our partners were expected to cover the requirements of 300 plus operatives of varying skills within a four-week period.To make it work Ganymede’s role in CLIP was to assist Babcock in co-ordinating a series of high level and operational meetings so, all four core suppliers could facilitate and implement a deliverable integration programme for labour for the Babcock renewals programme in Wessex.Key Challenges:Change management programme – Integration of the new supply chainDisproportion in requirements, predominantly weekend onlySpike in the programmeUplift in DC third rail strapping teamsMaintaining a sustainable workforceFatigue managementSolution:Testimony to Ganymede’s industry knowledge and the trust shown by Babcock in our operational capabilities we were placed in a lead position alongside the Babcock resource team. We were tasked with identifying a sustainable split of work within the programme and implementing a robust deliverable programme of works across our supply chain partner’s that was in line with each of the company’s capabilities. We set about introducing a series of planning and review meetings to continually monitor progress through every stage of the programme. Following the planning meetings, and in agreement with each supply partner we compiled a comprehensive resource programme which was handed to the Babcock management team for verification and sign off.Get in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.
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Network Rail - Labour Supply Case Study
Ganymede’s initial partnership with Network Rail began in 1998 with only a small team of 15 workers in and around London. As a testament to the commitment, collaboration and subsequent success of this partnership, Ganymede have managed to continually grow year on year to become one of the largest suppliers of contingent labour to Network Rail. Ganymede is the primary supplier of contingent labour in the LNE North, Wales, Western and Wessex Regions and secondary supplier in the East Midlands region.We believe our success is down to a collaborative approach and the trust shown by Network Rail, who have always been very clear about their key objectives and their expectations of shared goals. Our ability to work in synergy with Network Rail to understand their critical core business needs and the capability to use this knowledge so, we could find the most effective solution for their labour requirements has helped build a mutual trust and interdependency between our two organisations. Because of this approach, we were proud to be awarded a long-term contract in 2015 as a primary supplier of contingent labour Network Rail, resulting in more than 1500 primary sponsored multi-skilled workers of all disciplines deployed nationally daily.Our solution involves the supply and management of a skilled and experienced workforce nationwide including the management of fleet, logistics, tools and equipment. We are involved in all aspects of the workforce management solution from initial recruitment and selection, through training, competency management, career development, planning and allocation along with on-site auditing of quality and health and safety performance.For Ganymede, it has always been about the people; our clients, our management teams & most importantly our skilled workforce. The industry knowledge of our management team and the experience of our core workforce have helped Ganymede gain recognition as an industry leader and innovator.Get in TouchUse the form below to contact us today about how we can add value to your business.
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National Apprenticeship Week 2021
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 Taking place across the country, National Apprenticeship Week showcases how apprenticeships have helped employers and people of all ages and backgrounds. Ganymede are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2021 to spotlight the amazing work done by our apprentices as well as to provide an insight into what the scheme involves.Apprenticeships are a great way to hit the ground running, learn relevant skills whilst also making a valuable contribution to the success of the organisation you are joining. On top of all this, you'll be earning whilst you learn and working towards receiving a qualification at the end of your scheme. If you are considering an apprenticeship but aren't sure what it might involve, we spoke to two of our apprentices, Andy Rowland and James Bacchus, to provide you with an insight into the Ganymede scheme: "Why did you want to do an apprenticeship?"Andy "I wanted to do an apprenticeship as I felt that I would gain more from it in the long run, as opposed to just paying for my PTS and trying to get work and progress on track that way. I believe that I will become more employable in the future with the experience, opportunities and tickets I have gained so far through the apprentice program." James "I chose the apprenticeship route as I realised what an opportunity it was and how many different tickets and qualifications I could achieve. As well as this, I also realised it was a great opportunity to help start a fantastic career within the railway.""What projects have you worked on with Ganymede?" Andy "So far, I have been involved in many Ganymede projects and have been putting to good use some of the tickets I have obtained, from using my Working at Heights to assist with a special project on a gantry where we were updating some safety railings, to operating the triple wacker on a big renewal job at Harrogate Station. I have also been involved in assisting the installation of a set of switches on the same job." James "I have been involved in a few different projects, such as full re rails to laying new tracks and troughing routes. I have also been a part of a specialist projects team who travel the country dealing with a variety of aspects such as signal improvements, signal renewals and putting new signals in. I have also been part of teams that were doing troughing routes, both taking out old trough routes and replacing with newer troughs and tidying them up, laying new cable to be installed into signals etc.""What have you learnt during your apprenticeship with Ganymede?" Andy "I feel that I am progressing well through the apprenticeship thus far, both with the theory and practical aspects. I have thoroughly enjoyed being able to assist with work operations in a physical manor and contribute towards problem solving to get the job at hand completed within the set time scales." James "During my Apprenticeship with Ganymede I have learnt many different skills and roles since starting. I have learnt how to use and be competent with most of the small plant and hand tools that you will come across on the railway, as well as learning how to carry out a variety of different job roles such as troughing, laying and taking up track, sleeper changes laying new sleepers and digging them out correctly. As well as carrying out the civil side of the railway, such as clearing vegetation access improvements, cable pulling, troughing, signal improvements and laying new cables. I have enjoyed getting hands on and learning new skills whilst out on sites on jobs as well as working in different places all over the country.""What are your future plans in your career?" Andy "I'm looking forward to progressing further. I strive to always better myself, to become a valued employee, a key team player and hopefully resulting in me being requested to assist with future work operations and to work my way up within the industry."James "My future plans are to carry on learning throughout my apprenticeship and pick up as many skills as I can and to see what different job roles are out there. In doing so, I hope to find a certain role with in the railway which I enjoy and I can excel in and work my way up the ladder within this job role."If you would like to join a rail apprenticeship scheme or get more information on what the Ganymede apprenticeship entails, contact us for more information.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Job in Rail Freight
Rail freight contributes £1.7bn to the economy and plays a huge part in reducing congestion and carbon emissions. Freight trains transport £30bn of goods each year, a quarter of which is made up of construction materials.The importance of a more sustainable environment paired with the potential rising cost of exporting post-Brexit means that rail freight usage is likely to increase significantly over the coming years.We’ve spoken to Maggie Simpson, Executive Director of the Rail Freight Group, about what a career in the sector is like and why you should consider rail freight when looking for your next role. Maggie’s 5 reasons why rail freight should be your next career choice are:1. You’ll support businesses right across the economyRail freight works for businesses in many different parts of our economy. We move retail products from warehouses to supermarket shelves and imported and exported goods to and from the ports. We carry a quarter of all the shipping containers that come into the country which can contain anything from the latest designer clothes and electronics, to car parts to scrap metal. We move stone and cement for the construction industry to help build the homes, schools and offices we all need. We move cars, petrochemicals, steel, waste, letters and parcels, aviation fuel and even shellfish. When you work in rail freight you really get to understand what makes our economy tick! 2. You help improve the environmentMoving goods by rail makes a significant contribution to the environment. Each of our trains can remove up to 76 lorries from road transport, even more for some of our longest and heaviest services. In doing so, we help reduce road congestion and thus improve road safety, and we produce 76% less carbon dioxide than the equivalent journey by road. However, the industry isn’t complacent, and we are working to see how we can further improve our emissions, with ‘auto start-stop’ technology now fitted to many locomotives to reduce fuel use. 3. You get to travel everywhereOur trains really do go everywhere! Rail freight services run over pretty much the whole network, for commercial customers or when we support Network Rail with engineering trains and seasonal services. From china clay services from Cornwall to supermarket products to Inverness, from containers from East Anglia to steel to South Wales we span the whole rail network, so you can travel across the country meeting customers and delivering services. 4. Investment in new services, facilities and technologyFreight train operators and our customers are investing and there are plans for even more. This includes new state of the art wagons and locomotives, rail linked terminals and technology and systems to revolutionise the business. We are always looking for new ideas too so if you bring skills from other areas there may well be a role for you too. 5. It’s fun!The rail freight sector can sometimes feel like a family, and people will always look out for each other. At Rail Freight Group we host a number of events to bring people together, including our famous Christmas Lunch for over 800 people. We’re making strides on gender equality, and opening up opportunities for apprentices and trainees. Why not take a look at what the sector can offer you?Rail freight jobsOpportunities in rail freight include jobs in engineering, maintenance, operations and many more. If you’re interested in finding out more about a career in rail freight or are looking for your next opportunity in the sector, view jobs below or contact us.CONTACT USVIEW JOBS
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CP6: What do the Next 5 Years Mean for Rail?
April 2019 marked the launch of Network Rail’s Control Period 6. Often referred to as CP6, the strategic business plan outlines all rail projects, works and improvements to be delivered between 2019 and 2024.The number of rail journeys taken per year has doubled in the last 20 years, and it’s anticipated that passenger numbers will increase by 40% by 2040. Although this substantial growth is great news for Britain and its economy, it’s imperative that work is done to accommodate the increase in demand.Network Rail awarded more CP6 contracts in January 2019 and BAM Nuttall, AMCO, Osborne and QTS are amongst the companies chosen to complete the renewals and enhancements.What’s Happening in Network Rail’s CP6?Network Rail’s CP6 plan covers the whole of the UK and focuses on four key responsibilities – to run a safe, reliable, efficient and growing railway. Some of the headline numbers of the CP6 plan include 7,000 new carriages by 2021 that will provide over 6,400 new services.With this, Network Rail have targeted a 15% decrease in delays and improvement works to 178 stations that combined will result in a much better experience for passengers. The high-level summary of the plan says:“The new carriages will mean the retirement of some of the oldest trains on the network with rolling stock that has more seats, Wifi, power points, improved accessibility, and air-conditioning. As well as a smoother, quieter ride, there will be technology on the new carriages that can detect potential faults on the railway, meaning we can fix problems before they cause disruption to passengers.”The new and improved rolling stock will be provided by 11 train operating companies including Govia Thameslink Railway, ScotRail, Northern Rail and South Western.It’s estimated that £47bn will be spent during CP6 and in February Network Rail revealed more information on the funding plans for specific routes. The London North Western route is receiving the greatest proportion of funding, with £5.8bn planned for maintenance and renewals in the next 5 years to prepare for increased demand in London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester following HS2.The CP6 Frameworks are split between structures and building and enhancement. Structural improvements planned include over and under bridge renewals, coastal defences, tunnel works, and footbridge renewals. Building and enhancements are to include new stations, platform works, level crossing works and new depots. All of this work is designed to create a more reliable and sustainable railway and ultimately improve passenger experience.CP6 Jobs and Jobs in RailLooking for a new rail job? Ganymede is a rail recruitment agency, working closely with tier 1 contractors to recruit for CP6 across civil engineering and commercial. Roles available include Project Managers, Site Agents, Senior Engineers, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and many others.To see a full list of our current rail jobs, click the button below.VIEW JOBS IN RAIL
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Our team at Terex found the Ganymede Connect extremely helpful towards filling one of our recent vacant roles. The video software gave us the opportunity to be involved right from the beginning and have increased visibility and control of the shortlisting process. The video screening was not only super-fast and efficient but also made the whole experience a lot more personal and interactive. I would definitely recommend it for any business and candidates who want to make the most out of the process
A Peake
HR Manager
Ganymede Connect makes the recruitment process so much easier. Having candidate interviews available to view remotely means the selection process becomes vastly more efficient. No longer do the Interviewers have to be together in one place, reducing the need to coordinate diaries. Candidate interviews can also be tailored to answer the specific questions relating to the assignment, making the selection process much quicker. Simply put, Ganymede Connect is a game-changer for staff recruitment
D Paris
Head of Engineering Services
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