Engineering Specialist – Structures & Civils

Description

This role will be a subject matter expert, responsible for overseeing technical aspects of design and delivery, including the translation of requirements into design requirements which meet the appropriate standards. Also responsible for providing technical assurance of design and delivery work for their respective technical area of expertise.

The technical function owns the specification for the scheme, interpreting the business case and purpose and translating this into a system requirements set. Activities fall broadly into two categories - establishing standards and requirements, and assuring these are being met during both design and delivery. These activities take place across a number of domains, each requiring different technical specialist capabilities to provide a suitable level of knowledge, support, and innovation.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in an engineering discipline, providing technical guidance and expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of engineering projects to ensure they meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Resolve complex technical issues and challenges, ensuring innovative and effective solutions are implemented.
• Collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless project integration and delivery across different engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Act as a role model for EWR Co’s vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co’s Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Take responsibility of your own and others’ health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.

Requirements

• Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers’ money at the forefront of decisions.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, with a deep understanding of technical principles and industry standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide innovative technical solutions.
• Experience in modern methods of construction desirable, including modular design and off-site fabrication. Proven track record delivering efficient, sustainable, and high-quality structures through integrated construction techniques.
• Experience in engineering, with a focus on civil infrastructure projects, preferably within the railway sector, covering areas such as structures, Viaduct/bridge design, station buildings and ancillary civils.
• CEng in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Exceptional IT tools
• Authority to Work in relevant specialist discipline.

Benefits

We are open to secondments through the Rail Industry Talent Exchange Programme.

EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual’s work life balance and style

• Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
• Competitive base salary
• 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Advanced learning and development programmes
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Perks platform with a range of discounts
• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance