Associate Engineer - Civil & Structural (Rail)

We are working with an award-winning independent multidisciplinary consultancy with an excellent reputation for providing a high-quality & client-focused service. They currently have an opening for an Associate Engineer - Civil & Structural (Rail) to join their skilled rail team on a full time permanent basis. This opening is in their London office, but our client has multiple offices throughout the UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance of the civil and structural rail team, ensuring that they meet the overall business objectives, both commercially and technically. This will involve ensuring the appropriate skills and resources within the team to suit workload and ensure compliance with rail industry standards and company quality and management systems. You will also play a key role in company rail bids, supporting the sector Director.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Rail Sector Director in securing Rail Sector C&S Engineering design commissions,
• Assist the UK Director for Civil & Structural Engineering and the Rail Sector Director in promoting the company brand as a market leading engineering consultant,
• Assist the Associate Director - Civil & Structural in managing the London C&S Team,
• Contribute to the development and growth of UK-wide Civil & Structural Engineering Department, actively participating in the Department Management Team Meetings and decision-making,
• Day-to-day management of the C&S Rail team on projects,
• Help develop the department to meet business objectives,
• Ensure team compliance with company management system,
• Help to drive the creation of a wider capability for the company,
• Lead tender preparation for projects of all sizes, including fee estimates,
• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams where required,
• Carry out technical design reviews / critiques of projects in progress,
• A technical authority on civil and structural design, particularly in the rail sector.

Requirements:

• A degree in Civil Engineering,
• Chartered Civil Engineer CEng MICE or near Chartered,
• Previous experience operating as a CRE and preferably CEM on UK rail projects,
• Appropriate depth and breadth of experience in rail sector,
• PTS / Sentinel and associated Rail access competencies,
• CSCS Card.

On offer for the successful Associate Engineer:

• Salary up to £75k per annum,
• Company car or cash allowance,
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan,
• Life assurance scheme,
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave,
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc),
• Agile working,
• Professional development.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please forward an up to date CV to Graham Ventham.