Principal Engineer E&P Rail in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Established in 2002, Linbrooke is renowned for delivering outstanding mission-critical solutions in telecoms, power and signalling – predominantly in Rail, Utilities and Subsea environments.
As a Principal Contractor (PC) for Network Rail and an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) with National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) accreditation, we have world-class multifunctional in-house design and build capability. This enables us to provide a comprehensive service, from design, installation, test, commissioning and integration through to training and resourcing, ensuring exceptional time and cost savings on all our projects.
· Lead and direct the engineering function and take ownership and responsibility for the day to day management of the engineering function.
·Encourage creativity and innovation within the engineering team.
·Health and welfare of engineering staff.
·Undertake regular management inspections and tours as identified by the HSEQ department.
·Maintain and foster excellent relationships with customers, industry associations, suppliers and partners.
·Implement processes and procedures described within the Linbrooke Services management system for projects / bids.
·Develop discipline specific objectives and goals for the team and ensure these are communicated as necessary.
·Manage the overall resourcing of the team to ensure adequate and competent resources are available to support business requirements.
·Develop and maintain business processes, work instruction and forms to support the engineering activities.
·Identify process improvements within the engineering function and assist with formal implementation.
·Review standards changes and implement any specific changes as required.
·Maintain records of staff competencies for each role and ensure ATW (Authority to Work certificates) are issued.
·Carry out annual staff dialogue/assessment to review performance and learning requirements.
·Engage with the Managing Director to discuss and agree overall business objectives/goals and actively implement these throughout the team.
·Support the HSEQ function in obtaining and maintaining business accreditation for key requirements including Link Up, ISO accreditation and Principal Contractors licence.
·Manage & chair formal engineering reviews for the team.
·Ensure that all reasonable care is taken to ensure that work is conducted professionally and safely and in accordance with agreed standards.
·Support the bid team in the preparation of technical, cost and programme information to support projects/bids including the preparation of technical workscopes and remits for sub-contractors as appropriate.
·Liaise and assist the HSQE team to ensure due regard is given to safety / quality and environmental issues associated with projects/bids.
·Act as mentor/coach for members of the engineering team.
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Competence:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
·Excellent team member with organisational and time management skills.
·IT literate – Microsoft Office including CAD software such as AutoCAD, Visio, Microstation J.
·Driving licence.
·Thorough knowledge of aspects of electrification and plant engineering as applied to railway electrification and plant.
·Excellent understanding and appreciation of the CDM Regulations.
·Excellent practical experience and thorough appreciation of system design, development of system design, safety concepts and associated decision making as applied to railway electrification and plant.
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