Senior/ Principal Civil/ Structural Engineer
📍 Location: South West London (Hybrid)
💼 Salary: c.£70,000
📅 Closing Date: Monday, 11th November 2024
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours/week)
Travel: Occasional site visits, sometimes during unsociable hours

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior/ Principal Civil/ Structural Engineer to lead our Rail Civils & Structures team in South West London. Reporting directly to Director level, you'll be part of a dynamic, growing team working on high-profile rail projects. This role requires technical excellence, innovative design solutions, and a strong focus on client relationships and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative, sustainable, and efficient structural engineering solutions across rail and power projects.
• Lead, mentor, and manage junior engineers and technicians to ensure timely, coordinated, and high-quality project outputs.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design efforts and ensure project stability during construction and in the final state.
• Review project designs to align with internal and client standards, with a focus on Health & Safety.
• Maintain a CDM Designers Risk Register and ensure any unique risks are communicated to contractors.
• Conduct site investigations and inspections, recording conditions for accurate project planning.

People and Project Management

• Supervise a team, manage workflow, and ensure quality standards while meeting monthly invoicing targets.
• Track and report team progress, flagging resource needs, and suggesting improvements.
• Prepare competitive, profitable bids and fee proposals, maintaining project records for scope changes and additional work.

Marketing and Client Relations

• Build strong client and industry relationships, promoting our company at industry events.
• Contribute to marketing efforts and maintain excellent professional relationships to encourage repeat business.

Skills and Qualifications

• Essential:

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; ideally, a Master's degree.
  • 8+ years in design consultancy, with experience in rail/energy infrastructure projects.
  • Expertise in Network Rail bridges/structures and strong CDM Risk Register management.
  • Experience managing a team, with evidence of skill development in junior engineers.
  • Proficiency in engineering design software and a high level of computer literacy.
  • Experience preparing clear calculations, designs, and presenting ideas confidently.
  • A clean UK driving licence is essential for site travel.

• Desirable:

  • Near Chartered status (ICE or IStructE).
  • Strong financial management experience for project control.