Principal Engineer

Job Title: Principal Design Engineer - Temporary Works

Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

AmcoGiffen is a leading provider of engineering services. The in-house design team consists of specialist designers at various levels of competency responsible for design engineering on a variety of civils, rail and engineering projects and frameworks and are excited to be expanding with specialist temporary works designers required in Scotland.

Job Summary:

As a Principal Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing technical Temporary Works solutions for a portfolio of engineering projects and frameworks throughout rail and non-rail infrastructure maintenance and improvement works. You will be involved in shaping and developing the temporary works design team in Scotland and deliver high-quality designs that meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations.

This is a lead role within the In‐house Design Team, responsible for the technical aspects of

engineering projects in addition to programming, resource allocation, budgetary control,

managing customer satisfaction, reviews, coaching and recruitment. As Principal Design Engineer, your day to day role will include:

• Provide definitive technical guidance and leadership on engineering solutions
• Lead the resolution of any compliances with CDM Regulations.
• Define the brief, enabling the progression of innovative development of unambiguous

engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.

• Lead the development of design philosophies of engineering solutions, ensuring appropriate

documentation is in place.

• Hold the CRE (Design) role on Network Rail schemes, over a varied range of projects including multi‐disciplinary schemes.
• Check and approve design deliverables, including Designer's Risk Assessments and Decision

Logs.

• Be the lead representative at meetings with internal and/or external Clients and

Stakeholders.

• Ensure work is delivered within the team's financial, quality and programme targets
• Provide strong leadership and motivation of teams, carrying out scheduled performance and

development reviews for direct reports

• Mentor and coach team members, and input in to succession planning.
• Keep Clients informed of costs or implications of change in a timely manner, and address any

Queries / disputes which may arise.

• Assist the Head of Design in the management of the department
• Promote a culture of excellence in AmcoGiffen Design & Engineering towards its customers

Requirements

To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Principal Design Engineer for Temprary Works, in a rail project environment.

• Minimum IEng/CEng level of education.
• Chartered Member of a relevant Professional Body. (e.g. ICE / IStructE)
• Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence in both AC and DC.
• Civil engineering project design experience – i.e. bridges, structures, stations, platforms etc.
• Significant experience in technical design for rail, civils associated Temporary Works
• Candidates from a rail / civil & structural engineering design background with experience in client, contractor or consultancy organisations will be considered.

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary negotiable depending on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 volunteering days
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Generous Employee referral scheme
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A safe and supportive work environment
• Employee forums for feedback and discussion

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced Temporary Works, Principal Design Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

Recruitment Manager

The Benefits

We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Westfield health scheme

Minumum 25 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

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