Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36, people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
We currently have an opportunity for a talented Senior Drainage Engineer Rail to join our Rail Northwest & Central Business Unit, responsible for managing drainage projects or components of projects, meeting financial, quality and timeframe objectives and meeting or exceeding client expectations.
In Engineering, you'll create some of the worlds most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together.
We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring todays mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the worlds growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.
Role accountabilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for planning assigned project work and effectively allocating resources to ensure timely delivery. Collaborating with other design disciplines is crucial to maintaining the overall integrity of the design or solution. You will monitor the performance of team members and sub-contractors, addressing and resolving any issues that may arise. The role encompasses strategic project planning, efficient resource allocation, and collaborative engagement with various design disciplines to ensure comprehensive and high-quality project outcomes. Quality assurance is a key aspect, involving the review of project outputs to ensure they meet or exceed client expectations, comply with national standards and codes of practice, and align with Arcadis requirements. Building effective working relationships with the Project Director or Manager and clients is essential for clear communication of progress, changes, and issue resolution.
Qualifications & Experience:
1. Have a BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
2. Experience of building (foul and surface water inc SUDS) drainage, earthworks drainage, rail/highways drainage required.
3. Experience of obtaining consents from various authorities eg LLFA, Water Authorities.
4. Experience with drainage tools and software.
5. Relevant experience including supervision of elements of large, complex projects.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.