Civil Engineer in Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Civil Engineer
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
About the Contract
On behalf of Network Rail, our 100-strong team of engineers undertake the assessment of a wide range of different railway structures across the UK. We manage and deliver the full assessment process, from the initial inspection for assessment on site, undertaking finite element modelling and producing calculations to determine the load capacity of the structure, through to reporting and making future maintenance and strengthening recommendations to our clients.
We are focused on innovation and are working with our clients to improve our delivery, the safety of our teams and the quality of the data we capture on site during our inspections by the use of technology such as 3D laser scanning, 360° cameras and drones. Our assessors use a range of design tools to ensure we deliver consistent results to our clients, including 3D CAD, SuperStress and Finite Element modelling systems such as STAAD Pro.
What is the purpose of this role?
To fulfil the duties of a Civil Engineer in the CAFA team for the assessment of rail structures, to:
- Deliver the specified assessments tasks on time, within budget and to Network Rail, Highway and other relevant standards.
- Provide support to Project Team.
- Aim to ensure compliance with Company and Network Rail management process and systems.
- Aim to ensure the highest standards of safety.
What will this role involve?
The core works cover rail structures assessments for underbridges, overbridges, footbridges, canopies, depots, undercrofts, tunnels and other structures to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards. Aspects of your role could involve;
- Preparation and check of technical assessment/design remits, calculations, reports and drawings, which are technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
- Preparation for and undertaking of site work to carry out inspection for assessments and inspection/examination of assets, providing on-site technical leadership, where required.
- Comply with technical standards, consistent with the project Technical Specification and in accordance with the requirements of the Amey Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations relevant standards and HSEQ documentation.
- Maintaining knowledge of industry best practice and where appropriate applying best practice and independent engineering judgement within the team environment.
- Assisting and mentoring of less experienced or junior staff in the production of technical drawings, reports, calculations and provision of feedback as appropriate.
- Provide office or contract level support to the training, mentoring and development of staff to achieve appropriate professional qualifications and career ambitions, playing an active role in the delivery of training programmes.
- Engaging in client and third-party liaison and maintaining good working relationships that enhance the reputation of the company.
- Aim to ensure that health, safety and environmental compliance requirements, including the CDM Regulations, are applied within a defined proportion of the CAFA business.
- Support the project team in the preparation of cost estimates and subsequent successful delivery of commissions to programme, within budget and to the client’s requirements.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject.
- Normally Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng through ICE, CIHT or IStructE), or actively working towards professional qualification.
- Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages.
- Proven track record of technical skills, with the ability to successfully work within technical teams and ensure high levels of quality.
- High level communication skills, with the ability to successfully work within teams undertaking complex internal and external discussions with local clients and other stakeholders.
- Able to assist in the training, mentoring and development of staff to achieve appropriate professional qualifications and career ambitions.
Why Amey?
We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.
Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 16,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on
As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.
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