Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,500 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.
In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.
With over 50 years of experience in the rail industry, we’ve delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world. Our expertise extends to depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.
With a growing pipeline of project-related works, EGIS is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer at DPE/CRE/CEM level to join our Rail division. The role will be based in Cardiff, on a hybrid basis.
This role may also include working on projects/bids internationally for Egis Transport Solution or other Egis subsidiaries, including travel within the UK and Ireland.
Profile
The candidate will lead in providing engineering judgement both in design and construction activities to ensure end to end Engineering Assurance in accordance with the contract requirements, technical specifications, applicable standards and codes of practice.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Project Teams, clients and stakeholders through collaborative working.
Project responsibilities:
The role will be client facing and will act as the key interface as part of bid stage and contract commissions.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Act as the nominated Designated Project Engineer (DPE), Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM) or Contractor’s Responsible Engineer Design (CRE-D) for Civil / Structural Engineering design in compliance with NR-L2-RSE-02009 (Engineering Management for Projects)
- Lead and prepare design in accordance with Eurocodes and NR-L2-CIV-003 (Engineering and Architectural Assurance of Building and Civil Engineering Works) across projects ranging from GRIP 1 to GRIP 5 / RIBA 2 to 5
- Prepare / manage civil / structural engineering design drawings, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation to Network Rail standards / Building Regulations
- Coordinate and manage engineering activities so that they result in civil / structural schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality
- Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that civil / structural design deliverables meet Network Rail standards / Building Regulations
- Manage resources, junior engineers and CAD technicians, to complete the deliverables
- Monitor specific projects so that they are engineered to the standards and specification of the client
- Ensure allocated design and construction contracts include reference to and are compliant with appropriate standards, formal specifications and procedures
- Implement systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to design, construction, commissioning and other technical activities on relevant projects, compliant with all relevant legislation. Liaise with regulators and others as appropriate
- Support the CEM in the preparation of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and Common Safety Method HAZID/HAZOP analysis to allocated projects and support the environmental aspects of allocated projects in accordance with environmental policy
Identify and share best practice across the various project teams
Support growth of the Civil Engineering team, recruitment of technical staff and manage the mentoring of junior engineers
This role may also include working on projects internationally for EGIS Transport Solutions or other EGIS subsidiaries.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
DPE / CEM / CRE-D experience
Professional Engineer Registration status with the Engineering Council (UK) and be registered with an appropriate professional institution
Technical qualifications to degree in relevant subject BEng/MEng
Project and team-running experience in UK consultancy, client, or contractor organisation
Excellent understanding of Eurocode, Network Rail and associated rail standards, and related regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR)
Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
Excellent engineering, analytical and problem-solving abilities
CITB CSCS scheme
Desirable:
Understanding of interdisciplinary design within rail environment
An appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works, including low carbon design
IT competence in remote working and facilitation of digital workshops
Knowledge of quality assurance
PTS AC/DC
What’s in it for you:
By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.
27 days’ annual leave as well as bank holidays
- Annual Bonus
- Healthcare – Individual or family based on employee level
- Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers with Specsavers
- Travel Loans
- Mobile Phone Allowance
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Training & Development
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
We are committed to our planet
In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.
Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.
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