I’m recruiting for a well-established, leading, and multidiscipline UK principal contractor dealing predominantly within Rail for major projects across the UK. The business is rapidly expanding due to securing further long-term frameworks with Network Rail.
The business is expanding and require a Principal level engineer to lead the new civil structural design team in Cumbernauld. The right candidate will have a hunger and dedication to build on their experience and use this to help lead the team to project completion.
The in-house design team is responsible for design engineering on a variety of civils, frameworks including CP6, asset management contracts, infrastructure projects, and tendered Rail/civils schemes. Projects will typically include stations, platforms, structures, bridge upgrades, reconstruction/replacement and refurbishments.
ABOUT YOU
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Experienced in design and detail of structure and superstructure solutions in a Rail environment
* Hold CRE (Design) role
* Experience leading and managing teams
* Experience in Rail Civil & Structural engineering design (stations, platforms, bridges, structures etc)
* Demonstrable management of all commercial aspects – cost and value
* PTS certificate
* IEng/CEng accreditation
* Member of relevant Professional Body (ICE or IStructE etc)
* Committed to continuous improvement and learning
* Proficient in use of spoken and written English language
* UK citizen or indefinite leave to remain
ROLE
* Lead in-house design team and responsible for all technical aspects of engineering projects
* Act in role of CRE and manage submission of quality design documents and collate the key components
* Assist the Head of Design in the management of the department
* Keeping clients informed of costs or implications of change in a timely manor and address any issues that may arise
* Lead representative at meeting with internal and/or external clients and stakeholders
* Mentor and coach team members, and provide input into succession planning
* Lead compliance with CDM Regulations
* Liaise with Engineers and CAD Technicians in production of drawings
* Input into large multidisciplinary tenders
* Maintain understanding of commercial aspects of projects and ensure cost control measures
* Record and track documents electronically and monitor adherence to quality assurance
* Produce designers risk assessments using variety of forms
* Provide weekly reports outlining work plans, forecasts, and key achievements
* Ensuring designs meet specification and expectation
* Be innovative and introduce improvements where appropriate to areas of responsibility
* Provide strong leadership and motivation of teams, carrying out scheduled P&D reviews for direct reports
* Assist the Head of Design in the management of the department
* Working on bridge upgrades, reconstruction/replacement and refurbishments, structures, stations, and platforms
* Office location in Cumbernauld
* Open to incorporating other engineers and technicians known to yourself beneath you within the team.
* Company car or car allowance, life insurance, and health plan
For more information or to apply visit karl@rbdstride.co.uk or call 02392 322325
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