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Senior Design Engineer (Civil & Structural)

Amcogiffen

The Role

Overview

Lead design of rail civil and structural projects, managing teams and delivering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety promotion
  • design representation
  • design development
  • project management
  • documentation
  • engineering checks

Tasks

-Safety Promotion: Promote safe working practices across all areas of responsibility. -Design Representation: Act as the design representative in meetings with project teams and clients. -Design Development: Challenge project briefs to facilitate innovative engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed design. -Project and Staff Management: Manage projects and mentor junior staff, fostering their development and skills enhancement. -Clear Documentation: Produce calculations, reports, and sketches that are clear and consistent, adhering to current Codes of Practice and Standards. -Innovative Solutions: Utilise initiative and engineering principles to propose effective solutions. -Engineering Checks: Design and check engineering solutions, ensuring robustness and compliance with standards.

Requirements

  • rail
  • senior engineer
  • civil engineering
  • ieng/ceng
  • communication
  • design projects

What You Bring

-Background: Candidates from rail, civil, or structural engineering design backgrounds within client, contractor, or consultancy organisations are highly desirable. -Experience: Previous experience as a Senior Design Engineer in a rail project environment. -Project Design Experience: Experience in designing civil engineering projects such as bridges, structures, stations, and platforms. -Team Communication: Effectively communicate design philosophy and requirements within the team and to external clients and stakeholders. -Target Appreciation: Understand and appreciate the financial, quality, and program targets of the team. -Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering with IEng/CEng accreditation.

Benefits

-Career Development: Strong support for personal and professional development, with clear pathways for career progression. -Learning Opportunities: Continuous learning and development opportunities. -Pension: Company contributory pension scheme. -Salary: Competitive and negotiable based on experience. -Volunteer Days: Up to 3 volunteering days per year. -Insurance: Life insurance and family medical insurance. -Leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service. -Referral Scheme: Generous employee referral scheme. -Wellness Benefits: Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards. -Car Benefits: Company car or car allowance.

The Company

About Amcogiffen

-Specializes in delivering high-value, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across various sectors. -Focuses on complex, large-scale projects in transport, utilities, and energy sectors. -Notable for expertise in rail, water, and energy networks, serving both public and private sector clients. -Has successfully completed high-profile projects like railway infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy installations. -Operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions. -Strong track record in project delivery, managing intricate logistics, and overcoming technical challenges.

Sector Specialisms

Rail

Energy

Environmental

Infrastructure

Mining

Canal

Motorway

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Renewals

Refurbishment

Construction

Maintenance