scope:

This module applies to all individuals undertaking assurance activities as a B&C Project Engineer (PE), and design activities as a NR B&C Design Engineer (DE), as outlined in NR/L2/CIV/003 and NR/L2/RSE/02009. This standard only applies to projects where NR/L2/RSE/02009 applies.

This module is applicable for all railway supply chain organisations providing Project Engineers undertaking B&C assurance activities.

This module is not applicable for all railway supply chain organisations providing Design Engineers undertaking B&C design activities.

NOTE 1: Buildings and Civils works also includes Architecture and Building Services activities.

The standard includes those B&C Competence Frameworks which are listed below:

 a) Buildings and Civils Project Engineering;

 b) Buildings and Civils Design Engineering;

 c) Building Services Project Engineering;

 d) Building Services Design Engineering;

 e) Architectural Assurance for Buildings and the Built Environment; and

 f) Architectural Design for Buildings and the Built Environment.

This module does not include the competences required to:

1. Work on or near the line;

2. Undertake construction, including supervision and construction management;

3. Undertake specialist Fire engineering or Security engineering roles and activities;

4. Undertake specialist Environmental and Sustainability roles and activities;

5. Be fully compliant with UK health & safety legislation, for example working at height or within confined spaces; 

6. Undertake roles and activities defined by NR/L2/RSE/02009: Engineering Management for Projects; 

7. Undertake an Asset Protection role or activities; and 

8. Undertake design or construction activities by the external supply chain. 

This module should be read in conjunction with NR/L2/CIV/1000. 

NOTE 2: The structure of this module is the same as NR/L2/CIV/1000 to simplify cross referencing and navigation between documents. 

NOTE 3: The Technical Lead role in NR/L3/OHS/005 is not covered by this standard

Purpose 

This module sets out the minimum competence requirements and the processes to assess, obtain, renew and maintain the competence for individuals who are involved in the assurance and design of Buildings and Civils (B&C) works in relation to Network Rail Managed Infrastructure (NRMI), interfacing third party land and as part of entry into service (EIS). 

Competent individuals mitigate the risk of design and project engineering delivery failures of both temporary and permanent B&C works, minimising adverse safety, performance, reputational and environmental consequences. 

A strong understanding of an individual's competence helps to drive professional development, continual business improvements and creates a sustainable workforce supporting the needs of today and for the future.