Shaun Mackinnon

A dedicated and experienced Track Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on involvement in rail infrastructure projects across the UK. Proven expertise in planning, executing, and delivering permanent way engineering works in both tram and railway environments. Adept at managing complex works under pressure, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. Committed to achieving quality results while upholding top-tier safety and engineering standards.

Track Engineer - Midland Metro Alliance (MMA)

(2022-11)

• Plan and implement track engineering methodologies for current and upcoming works
• Produce documentation (RAMS, check sheets, as-builts)
• Raise technical queries (TQs) and liaise with design engineers
• Coordinate with civils, systems, steel fixers, welders to achieve project goals
• Conduct site setting out and alignment within strict design tolerances
• Mentor a trainee engineer for professional development
• Organize materials, plant, and workforce per project schedules

Track Site Engineer - 1st In Rail

(2020-10 - 2022-12)

• Conduct site surveys and adjustments using Trimble & GEDO bar
• Inspect track for defects prior to concrete pours
• Collaborate across trades to coordinate and schedule work

Permanent Way Engineer - Babcock

(2019-08 - 2020-10)

• Deliver S&C and plain line renewal works: surveys, tamping, stressing, handback, drainage
• Prepare WPPs, SSOW packs, TBS, and TDRs and other engineering documents

Apprentice Rail Engineer - Babcock

(2018-08 - 2019-08)

• Assist in track engineering and preparation of technical documents

Apprentice Rail Engineer - Amey

(2016-08 - 2018-08)

• Learn core rail engineering tasks: surveying, relaying, excavations
• Support documentation preparation

HNC - Civil Engineering - Glasgow Kelvin College

SVQ Level 2 & 3 - Permanent Way Installation and Maintenance - Train-d Up

Level 6 Track Engineering Diploma (HE) - Track Engineering - Permanent Way Institution (PWI)

Higher - Physical Education, Mathematics, Business Management - St. Mungo's High School

Intermediate 2 - Modern Studies, English, Biology, Accounting & Finance, Mathematics - St. Mungo's High School