Senior Engineer

Job DescriptionSenior EngineerI am working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy firm that is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Senior Engineer to join their growing Rail Infrastructure Engineering team. This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a vibrant and expanding team working on a diverse range of projects in the Rail, Maritime, and Asset Management sectors.This role will give you the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects and structures such as Station Development, AFA Schemes, Bridge Design and more. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, self-motivated, and passionate about leading and developing engineers. You will be given the chance to work on a diverse range of projects while enjoying excellent career progression opportunities within a supportive and innovative work environment.The key responsibilities for this Senior Engineer role are :Work independently with minimal direction, demonstrating strong time management and organisational skills.Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their technical development and supporting them in their professional growth.Take ownership of allocated tasks and manage project timelines effectively.Support and manage project team members, including providing technical support.Assist with project management tasks, including managing scope, budget, and schedules.Prepare fee proposals and contribute to tenders by delivering presentations and supporting business development efforts.Prepare and check technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and risk assessments.Determine a project's scope of works, budgets and programme.Ensure compliance with relevant design standards and regulations throughout project execution.Lead design reviews and coordinate between design disciplines to ensure project success.Conduct site inspections, examinations, and scoping visits, liaising with clients directly.Maintain a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, codes of practice, and current design methods.Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels, both technical and non-technical.Lead and implement innovative engineering solutions to overcome complex design and construction challenges.Review and ensure that all engineering deliverables, including designs, reports, and calculations, meet high-quality standards and are consistent with client requirements.Experience required for this Senior Engineer role are :Minimum 6 years of experience in civil / structural engineering, ideally within the Rail sector or on large infrastructure projects.Professional qualification (Chartered / Incorporated with ICE / IStructE) or near to achieving one.CRE(D) experience is desirable but not essential.Experience in delivering projects on time and within budget, with exposure to financial management in engineering projects.Strong design experience in a variety of civil engineering projects and structures within the Rail sector.Experience of multi-disciplinary design coordination and integration.Familiarity with Eurocodes, Network Rail, Railway Group, and British Standards.Knowledge of the Network Rail engineering assurance process and procedures.Experience with structural analysis software such as Tekla Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer (2D / 3D frame), S-frame 3D, Robot, SuperStress, MIDAS, LUSAS etc.Working knowledge of CDM regulations and the ability to lead design coordination efforts across disciplines.Effective client-facing communication skills and the ability to deliver technical presentations.Proficiency in MS Office is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr