AECOM is currently recruiting for Principal Engineer to join us at Associate Director grade in Rail at the Croydon office covering civil and structural projects. AECOM is one of the world’s leading engineering and environmental consultants, offering professional planning, engineering and architectural design, environmental, construction and programme and construction management services throughout the UK and internationally.

The Croydon Rail team requires a Civil and Structural lead for the Rail team to assist the Regional manager. The Associate Director/ Principal Engineer would work with the Regional manager and other office leaders in the Rail team to deliver projects and build client relationships. A selection of our current and recent projects includes:

• HS2 Phase 2B
• S&C Trackworks Alliance
• Beckton Depot Detailed Design Upgrade
• Light Rail ProjectsA5-M1 link dual carriageway upgrade
• CAFA rail bridge inspection and assessment. Long term commission with bridge sites located on the LNW lines

Minimum Requirements

• The role will suit a self-motivated individual looking to lead teams and to advance their career in Civil engineering and project management in a dynamic rail team of around 80 engineers and technicians.
• Proven project management experience delivering to quality, time and budget.
• Previous exposure with clients of both national and local authorities, together with major contractors.
• Previous experience of resource planning and financial reporting is preferre
• High level technical skills in design, assessment and current inspection.
• Ability to manage staff and project Health and Safety responsibilities including compliance with CDM legislation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Bridge, Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally educated to MSc level or equivalent.
• Must be a Chartered Engineer with ICE or IStructE.

Your benefits will include: Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also be able to explore flexible working arrangements through our FREEDOM TO GROW* way of working. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

Freedom to Grow is the name we’ve given to our new way of working at AECOM. It’s not defined by a policy or contract – quite the opposite. It’s the permission, or empowerment, for people to find the working style that suits them best, balancing that with other commitments in their life, so that they can thrive and bring their best self to work. The guiding principal is: if it works for you, your team and your client then it works for AECOM.