Senior Civil Design Engineer

Company Information

Our client is an established rail infrastructure contractor headquartered in the North of England, delivering a wide range of civil engineering, depot, and infrastructure services across the UK rail network. Operating as a Principal Contractor, the business works closely with major rail clients to deliver safe, high quality engineering solutions on both planned and reactive programmes. With a strong focus on safety, technical excellence, and collaborative delivery, the company has built a solid reputation for long-term client relationships and continued investment in its people and capabilities.

Role & Responsibilities

Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs in accordance with the Client’s requirements and relevant design standards to achieve cost effective, buildable solutions.

Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finances.

Have extensive knowledge in relevant railway Group and Company standards, the GRIP process, British Standards, and Eurocodes, as well as relevant statutory processes.

Guide CAD technicians in the development of design drawings, details, library of standard details etc & Provide guidance and mentorship in the use of appropriate technical / engineering and analysis software including Superstress, MIDAS, STAAD,Scale and similar.

Undertake a wide range of work on all aspects of the railway civil engineering infrastructure that fall within competence, including but not limited to, platforms, lineside equipment bases & structures, footbridges, over and under-bridges, buildings, etc

Undertake project planning, programming, cost control and administration, and associated reporting on delivery, resources and budget.

Attend internal and external project meetings, by representing Civil Engineering in multi-disciplinary projects; including attending IDC meetings, liaise with supply chain and other third-party organisations.

Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation through the design and work stages, and lead by example with respect to Health, Safety, Welfare Environment and CDM

Develop and supervise, mentor and support a variety of project team members.

Be prepared to be trained and discharge Responsible Manager duties for Safe Systems of Work planning etc.

Lead by example with respect to the Integrated Management System, especially the Project Execution Plan, Work Authorisation Form etc. and identifying and managing change

Essential Skills

Ideally a Chartered Engineer via ICE or IStructE or planning to apply in short term.

Significant experience in fulfilling the role of Contractor’s Responsible Engineer or ability to fulfil the role if required.

Strong experienced knowledge of draughting and BIM software and steelwork and reinforced concrete detailing.

Computer literate and thoroughly conversant with MS office suite, Sharepoint and ProjectWise, and relevant engineering software packages, and Project Management software (Primavera or MS Project).

Excellent experience of the co-ordination of the design process and team management.

Good communication skills dealing with Clients, Contractors, project partners, supply chain, colleagues etc

Client focused approach to service delivery and project deadlines

At least seven years relevant, post-graduate experience in Civil Engineering railway design and or construction.

Desired Skills

Desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competence to enhance team capability.

A proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines.

Flexible approach and willingness to develop career and those of colleagues.

Self-motivated individual with good organisation and communication skills.