Principal Design Engineer in Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
I am looking for an experienced Overhead Line Principal Engineer to join an established consultancy group that is currently moving into the Rail market in the UK.
Recently re branded but still remains a member of a major group of companies. They operate an expanding network of international offices, employing some 350 staff and working multi sector with Rail being a key development area.
Due to expansion into Rail they are looking to develop an Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) design capability initially in Derby.
I am looking to appoint 2 Principal Engineers to provide technical leadership on one or more major programs of work, developing them from early concept design and providing continuity of leadership throughout ALL the project lifecycle.
SUMMARY
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reporting to the Rail Sector Director, your key function will be providing leadership at a project level, deploying and managing resource in line with programme requirements; identifying and managing supply chain partners and owning commercial control of your programmes and achieving financial targets set by the Director in charge.
The type of individual that we are looking to employ would need to be outgoing, proactive, show initiative and attention to detail.
Key Principal Engineer duties associated with this role include:
- Leadership and checking of OLE allocation design at feasibility, scheme and detailed design stages, working closely with senior and junior designers.
- Checking of deliverables including layout plans, cross sections, switching diagrams, bridge designs and bonding plans
- Work in accordance with all relevant railway industry, client, railway group, and technical standards
- Checking of accurate, clear, high quality technical reports and specification in English
- Operate under nominal supervision for the majority of the work ensuring the production of deliverables to agreed deadlines and within budget.
- Delivery of target project outcomes for technical quality, cost, fee, program and repeat business
- Undertaking site surveys / site visits where required
- Delivery of robust forecasts for design delivery and tender estimates
- Feed into Program Control via Primavera P6, and document control systems as required
- Change and risk management;
Job parameters
Ability to communicate effectively with other colleagues in the team.
A flexible approach to working hours and working locations.
Ensure that regular appraisals are held with the line manager.
Ability to deliver projects within timescale and act comfortably under pressure.
QUALIFICATIONS
Chartered in their specialist area e.g. IMechE / IET or similar
EDUCATION
Degree qualified with experience or minimum HND.
EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of all relevant railway industry, group and technical engineering standards
Knowledge and/or experience of OLE construction methods and installation techniques
Excellent contract and commercial awareness
Proficient user of industry standard tools such as AutoCAD and/or Microstation; Microsoft Office packages; working knowledge of ELLF packages for OLE projects highly desirable.
Excellent leadership, communication and team working skills with the ability to develop working relationships quickly and effectively.
Location - Derby
Salary £55,000 - £70,000
For more information and to apply, please send an up to date CV to <email address removed> or call me on <phone number removed>
I look forward to hearing from you
Garry Walton
Signalling & Telecoms Specialist
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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