Civil Designated Project Engineer - Manchester (Client-Side)

People Group Limited; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail consultancy in the UK is seeking a Designated Project Engineer - Civil with experience in the rail sector. The role involves implementing Network Rail systems, monitoring project compliance, and leading design approvals. The ideal candidate will have significant engineering experience, a technical qualification, and must appreciate environmental issues in engineering. This position offers a competitive rate and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience working Client side within the rail sector.
• Significant experience in construction and design projects in civil areas.
• Technical qualifications to at least HND level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Implement Network Rail systems and procedures for design and construction.
• Monitor project compliance with relevant standards.
• Lead on approvals and consents for design and implementation.

Skills

Client-side experience in rail sector

Engineering disciplines knowledge

Technical qualifications (HND or equivalent)

Knowledge of safety management

Chartered status or equivalent

Environmental issue awareness

Education

HND in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Designated Project Engineer - Civil

Rate: £420 Inside IR35

Location: Manchester

Working Arrangements: Hybrid 3 days office, 2 days home

People Group is looking to recruit a Designated Project Engineer from a Network Rail background to work for a Leading Rail Consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to deliver a cost-effective, high-quality, and safe approach to design, construction, commissioning, and other technical activities for outside party projects.
• Review all relevant legislation and liaise with relevant governmental departments.
• Lead on all of the approvals and consents required for the design and implementation of the projects by the Outside Party.
• Monitor the competence of all Project Engineers working on projects within the team and provide functional guidance, direction, and briefing.
• Apply engineering controls and procedures to all projects and check all design and construction works are carried out and are appropriate to the Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards applicable to their discipline.
• Support Commercial Property through the management of clearance proposals and external planning applications, which may adversely affect Network Rail.
• Monitor all projects for compliance with Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards and Network Rail project control procedures.
• Advise project and programme management in respect of all construction activities, testing and commissioning, and site supervision. Monitor whether the design and construction elements meet the requirements of legislation, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
• Assure whether contractors' design, construction and specialist personnel are competent.
• Undertake reviews of design and construction activities. Arrange audits of contractors to monitor whether safety and quality of design, construction, testing and commissioning, and management systems are adequate.
• Undertake the duties of Designated Project Engineer (DPE).
• Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.

Essentials and Desirables

• Experience working Client side within the rail sector
• Significant experience in engineering disciplines, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across the civil areas
• Technical qualifications to at least HND level or equivalent
• Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects
• Knowledge of safety management and quality assurance
• Chartered status or equivalent in the particular discipline
• Appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works