[ref. a72840500] Principal Engineer

• Take on responsibility as technical lead and relating to project management as and when required
• Lead and manage project teams providing technical support and guidance
• Mentor and gain an understanding of the technical knowledge of colleagues
• Oversee a project scope of works budget programme ensuring that they are delivered to the highest standards
• Prepare fee proposals contributing to the tender process and agree on a project scope with clients You will be taking the lead or supporting in all aspects of tenders which includes producing and delivering presentations
• Manage key client relationships ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and continuous business development
• Be responsible for the financial technical and project management on various rail projects
• Supervise and approve technical reports specifications drawings calculations risk assessments and method statements
• Observe that designs comply with relevant design standards and health safety regulations ensuring that all deliverables are compliant
• Conduct and lead inspections and site visits liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Lead regular design reviews ensuring coordination between design disciplines
• Coordinate and ensure that the production of specification and drawings are done to the highest standards
• Oversee the quality assurance of all technical outputs ensuring that they meet both internal and client standards and specifications
• Actively engage in identifying new business opportunities developing proposals and participating in client meetings to promote the firm s capabilities

• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil structural engineering ideally within the Rail sector and on infrastructure projects
• Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE or IStructE)
• Experience as a CRE(D) is essential
• Proven track record in leading projects and teams with strong financial management skills
• Extensive design experience in the Rail sector and other infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes Network Rail standards British Standards and relevant engineering assurance processes
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail Engineering assurance processes and procedures
• Knowledge of structural analysis software (e g Tekla Tedds Tekla Structural Designer MIDAS) S-frame 3D Robot SuperStress MIDAS LUSas etc
• Strong commercial awareness including budgeting and contract management
• Effective communication skills with a client-facing role
• Proficiency in using MS Office based software is essential
• Experience of multi-disciplinary design coordination and integration
• A good understanding of commercial awareness (profit loss budgeting contract management) is desirable but not essential
• Proven experience of delivering projects to time and budget
• Demonstrable line management experience
• A good working knowledge of CDM regulations

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