We are recruiting for a lead design engineer, to join a busy engineering company, working in Chippenham.

Responsibilities & Competencies
• Monitor the progress of works and ensure that the development, design construction, testing are met and effect remedial action when required
• Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work in order that successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved
• Assist in the preparation of contract specifications for all projects. Evaluate quality and technical accuracy of tenders and make recommendations to obtain the best available deal for the Company
• Maintain a continuous communication with contractors and customers in the development and implementation if projects to ensure a uniformity of purpose and common targets
• Participate in planning and programming of resources to meet the requirements of allocated projects
• Identify the required programme provision for allocated projects to enable target dates to be met
• Assist in the forecast of resource requirements necessary for allocated projects in sufficient time to ensure that they can be provided
• Perform duties as directed by management from time to time, including site works
• Safety responsibility in terms of Health and Safety legislation, Company procedures including development of the project Safety Plan

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (essential)
• Previous experience in Railway Signalling Systems (essential)
• IRSE Principles Designer License 1.1.130