Principal Civils Design Engineer

Responsible for leading, creating, preparing, modifying or contributing to designs or arranging for, or instructing others to do such work. The appointed person within the design organisation with accountability for the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the technical and engineering activities within a specific engineering discipline for a specific CR-T. A key role within a project with overall accountability for all engineering activities.

Will provide the Project Manager and project team with engineering integration/guidance and support to enable project compliance.

• The tasks/duties below are indicative of the works required (not exhaustive)
• Undertake/ lead engineering in accordance with the quality management system, to meet agreed programmes and budgets.
• Undertake engineering in accordance with appropriate International and National Standards.
• Act as Checker and Approver as appropriate.
• Ensure that the Company Design Assurance is applied to all allocated projects.
• Assist in the determination of the design scope and the subsequent preparation of the valuation of design elements as part of the tendering process.
• Undertake in site surveys.
• Leadership and management of the team of engineers and technicians, in the production of design calculations and drawings.
• Maintain coordination of feasibility studies, together with outline and detailed design proposals.
• Approving the work of design engineers and CAD technicians.
• Manage the interfacing of allocated Design Team(s) with Construction and Commissioning Team(s) where relevant to allocated design & construct projects.
• Assist in maintaining Design Procedures to ensure they meet the company’s quality and environmental procedures and current best engineering practice.
• Undertake the role Contractor’s Responsible Engineer as required.
• Undertake the role Contractor’s Engineering Manager as required.

• The tasks/duties below are indicative of the works required (not exhaustive)
• Such duties and tasks as are allocated to you at the discretion of the Company.
• Such duties will be within capabilities, qualifications and certification of the post holder.
• Undertake consultancy projects (feasibility, outline design, etc) in the role of Senior Project Engineer.
• Deputies as PHoD as required.

• Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.
• 10+ years proven railway electrification experience (15+ years if not Chartered).
• Demonstrate application of, and compliance to Engineering Assurance processes and requirements that relate specifically to the discipline for which they are being appointed.
• Certification in CDM Regulations 2015 with a sound understanding of specifically the designers and client’s requirements.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

• General overall competence in design as detailed in relevant standards.
• Able to demonstrate they meet the performance and knowledge requirements of a lead engineer.
• Experience of reviewing works to ensure discipline technical requirements are met and relevant discipline standards are complied with e.g. Discipline CR-Ts.
• Understanding of different engineering disciplines and the relationships and interdependencies between them with participation in all Interdisciplinary Coordination activities.
• Shall have a sound understanding of the Risk Assessment process.
• Knowledge of relevant International and National engineering standards.
• Understanding of safety, quality, and environmental issues, with the ability to judge when urgent or immediate action is necessary for safety reasons.
• Able to…