Principal Design Engineer

Principal Design Engineer – Rail/ Civil Engineering “An exciting opportunity for a rail, civils Principal Design Engineer to join an established and busy design team specialising in civil engineering projects in the rail sector” Having secured a number of long-term Frameworks with key clients, our client is further expanding their Civil & Structural Design team. We have a number of positions available at various levels for engineers who are committed to delivering the optimum design solution, building on their experience, and furthering their professional development. The design team consists of specialist designers at various levels of competency responsible for design engineering on a variety of civils, rail and engineering projects and frameworks including CP6, asset management contracts, infrastructure projects and tendered rail / civils schemes. Projects can typically include bridge re-construction/replacement, upgrades and refurbishments, station work (platforms etc.), access for all schemes, structures including bridges, tunnels and footbridges. The Role We are seeking a Principal Engineer for the Design Team to further support the business in undertaking both Permanent and Temporary Works Design across several long-term frameworks that we have secured with a number of major Clients. This is a lead role within the Design Team, responsible for the technical aspects of engineering projects in addition to programming, resource allocation, budgetary control, managing customer satisfaction, reviews, coaching and recruitment. As Principal Design Engineer, your day to day role will include: • Provide definitive technical guidance and leadership on engineering solutions • Lead the resolution of any compliances with CDM Regulations. • Define the brief, enabling the progression of innovative development of unambiguous engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design. • Lead the development of design philosophies of engineering solutions, ensuring appropriate documentation is in place. • Hold the CRE (Design) role on Network Rail schemes, over a varied range of projects including multi-disciplinary schemes. • Check and approve design deliverables, including Designer’s Risk Assessments and Decision Logs. • Be the lead representative at meetings with internal and/or external Clients and Stakeholders. • Ensure work is delivered within the team’s financial, quality and programme targets • Provide strong leadership and motivation of teams, carrying out scheduled performance and development reviews for direct reports • Mentor and coach team members, and input in to succession planning. • Keep Clients informed of costs or implications of change in a timely manner, and address any queries/disputes which may arise. • Assist the Head of Design in the management of the department • Promote a culture of excellence in the company Design & Engineering towards its customers Requirements To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Principal Design Engineer in a rail project environment. • Minimum BEng / BSc Degree level of education. • Chartered Member of a relevant Professional Body. (e.g. ICE / IStructE) • Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence in both AC and DC. • Civil engineering project design experience – i.e. bridges, structures, stations, platforms etc. • Candidates from a rail / civil & structural engineering design background with experience in client, contractor or consultancy organisations will be considered. The Company You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. The company is renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit. The Remuneration • Competitive salary and company car/ allowance negotiable dependent upon experience