Principal Engineer

1 week ago


Waterford, United Kingdom Fairhurst Full time

Due to a healthy forward workload, we are currently looking to appoint a talented and motivated Principal Engineer.
The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the UK's leading private Engineering Consultancies on a varied portfolio of Rail schemes on London Underground and Network Rail infrastructure.
You can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.
This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3/4 days spent in the office a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an experienced engineer who can lead rail projects through their complete life cycle, from tender production to scheme and detailed design.
The role requires a person who can plan and lead projects both technically and commercially, be a prime point for client contact, and apply consistently good judgement.
In this role: You will lead and manage the team, which currently comprises a mix of Engineers and Technicians at all levels, and be responsible for their delivery of rail infrastructure design packages and leading multi-disciplinary rail design projects for our clients.
You will be responsible for the production of design packages for concept, tender, and detailed phases of projects.
You will play a key role supporting the Rail management to develop a wider range of services for existing clients as well as to secure new clients in the region.
Key deliverables will include budget setting and management, compliance with agreed internal and external processes and systems, workload and resource management, and business development.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE: Degree in civil engineering.
Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body e.g.
ICE or IStructE.
Strong technical background with proven experience in the design of rail structures and buildings, rail stations including platforms, retaining structures, foundations, over, under and footbridges, culverts and crossings, and earth structures.
Experience of working on projects from initial tender/bid submissions, project management, leading the production of engineering drawings, obtaining statutory or third-party approvals, and project administration.
Good client relationship skills to lead and work with the team to build on existing strong relationships.
Extensive experience of delivering projects within tight timescales including on multi-disciplinary projects.
Strong leadership skills to enable you to be a pro-active part of the Rail management team.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to adapt your style to suit different audiences.
Proven experience of managing and developing a team by effectively balancing workload delivery, resource planning, employee development, and wellbeing.
Proven decision-making skills with the ability to influence strategic decision-making and make commercial decisions within defined parameters.
Demonstrable experience of operating and influencing at a senior level.
Experience of delivering across a multi-site organisation.
Good problem-solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative, and practical solutions to civil engineering problems.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU The current permanent employment opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package which includes training opportunities, reimbursement of professional fees, contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance, interest-free travel loan scheme, additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme, and staff loyalty bonus.
ETHOS We aim to be the number one team and company of choice for our clients, who seek integrated and high-quality services.
As an employer, we are motivated to support and develop our staff and to provide an environment where people can flourish and reach their full potential.
We are committed to taking equity, inclusion and diversity seriously and support and encourage staff from all backgrounds, genders, age, LGBQT+, race, faith, and cultures.
We offer a range of inclusive policies, including hybrid working arrangements and family-friendly flexibility and support.
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