Civil and Structural Engineer - Rail

Strata Construction Consulting; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Watford is seeking a talented Engineer for their Rail structures team. You will work with a mix of Engineers and Technicians, producing design packages for various project phases. The ideal candidate has a degree in civil engineering, is progressing towards professional accreditation, and has experience in rail structures. The role offers flexibility with work arrangements and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Training opportunities

Contributory pension

Personal health care plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering required.
• Working towards Chartered Engineering qualification with ICE or IStructE is essential.
• Experience with rail structures and buildings or related.

Responsibilities

• Produce design packages for various project phases.
• Liaise with design team members for a coordinated design.
• Prepare calculations and documentation for projects.

Skills

Technical background in rail structures design

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

Experience with structural engineering software

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Chartered Engineering qualification in training

Job description

Due to a healthy forward workload, our client is currently looking to appoint a for a talented and motivatedEngineerin their Rail structures team, based in Watford. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies working on a varied portfolio of Rail schemes on London Underground and Network Rail infrastructure.

The role requires someone who can work independently and / or within a team and is prepared to apply themselves to a range of projects drawing on their own experiences and support from the team.

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.

The role:

You will work with in a rail team which currently comprises a mix of Engineers and Technicians at all levels, and be responsible for the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed phases of projects.

What you need to succeed:

• Degree in civil engineering
• Working or training towards the Chartered Engineering professional qualification with ICE or IStructE
• You will have a strong technical background with experience in the design of some or most of the following: rail structures and buildings; rail stations including platforms – upgrade and extension; retaining structures; foundations; over, under and footbridges; culverts and crossings and earth structures.
• Experience of delivering projects within tight timescales including on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to adapt your style to suit difference audiences.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions to civil engineering problems.
• Prepare calculations and documentation for engineering projects.
• Liaise with other members of the design team to achieve a co-ordinated design.
• Undertake analysis and design using a range of structural engineering software packages
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to working within a team structure

The role offers a structured training programme and excellent career progression opportunities within a friendly and professional team that is proud of the quality of the service it delivers to its clients. We have a clear vision for innovation and pragmatic solutions. The benefits include a competitive salary, according to skills and experience, together with a flexible benefits package.

What's on offer:

The current permanent employment opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package for permanent staff 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, staff loyalty bonus.