What is the Role?
We have an urgent vacancy working within a busy Bridge Design team within an established Rail business, the position is to be based from their Croydon office however will include some travel. You will be responsible for managing a small team of designers whilst dealing with the day- to-day management of projects.
Responsibilities include;
· Responsibility of delivering up to 10 projects concurrently to time and to budget
· Daily management of projects reporting to Project Manager
· Responsible for managing a small team of up to 5 individuals
· Liaison with other members of project teams both internal and external
· Detailed Design and Design Management from inception to completion
· Supervising and managing assistant engineers and technicians
· Liaise with internal and external sub contractors
· Involvement with cost management, tenders, invoicing of projects
· Circa 75% of time will be spent on Design and will include planning and undertaking survey works on site.
· Client presentations
Why should I apply?
You will have the opportunity to work for a leading International multi-disciplinary consultancy providing engineering services to a diverse range of clients in both private and public sectors. The organization has strong beliefs in investing in their employee’s and take the welfare of their staff very seriously.
In addition, they offer an excellent all round package with strong fringe benefits.
Who are the likely candidates?
· Chartered or near chartered status.
· Degree Qualified
· Professionally qualified Chartered Civil Engineer/completion of training scheme.
· They should have a proven track record of producing detailed designs including calculations and supervision of production of drawings.
· Experience within a consulting background
· Sufficient engineering experience, with a large proportion of this within a rail environment
· Ideally personnel management and project management experience
· Good design experience. Steel, concrete and composite design essential. Solid foundations design experience preferred.
· The ambition to accept the challenge that this position offers
What Skills do I need?
The successful applicant should be able to:
· Lead a team of engineers.
· Work without supervision,
· The candidate must be capable of taking a hands-on approach to design and technical coaching of junior staff.
· To produce neat clear calculations in a structured format.
· Translate designs into engineering drawings, schedules and current specifications
· The ability to manage client interfaces on a day to day basis.
· Working knowledge of Railway Standards
· Excellent communication skills
· Sound IT skills
Our Methodology
We are specialist providers of permanent staff for the rail market; we have over 7 years experience of delivering rail professionals for major projects, renewals and maintenance.
As rail specialists we are selective in our partnering solutions, ensuring that we can deliver on our commitments. We provide honest feedback and manage the recruitment process from conception to completion in an effective and efficient manner for every person involved.
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