Geotechnical Project Engineer

Mace Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction consultancy seeks a Project Engineer Geotechnical to join their Rail team in Birmingham. The role involves managing Geotechnical works across various projects, requiring a blend of engineering expertise and client interaction. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, chartered status, and extensive experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer preferred.
• Minimum 5 years general relevant experience.
• Sound understanding of CDM 2015 and CSM 2013 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Geotechnical works across a portfolio of renewal projects.
• Co-ordinate work with contractors and Network Rail.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards.

Education

Relevant engineering degree (BSc/BEng or equivalent)

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit ourstrategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

Our Transportation team is growing in the North of England and we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer Geotechnical to join our Rail team on a full-time permanent contract. As Project Engineer you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. You will manage the Geotechnical works across a portfolio of renewal projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that design, construction and commissioning activities are delivered in compliance with Network rail standards and obligations.

You will be required to work in the office 3 days per week with ad-hoc travel to sites between Manchester and Leeds.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first -Going home safe and well
• Client focus -Deliver on our promise
• Integrity -Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity -For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Co-ordination of work with other contractors and Network Rail.
• Liaison with route engineers (discipline).
• Participate in all engineering and development assurance activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable, and that meet programme requirements in a safe & environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality.
• Participate in the engineering assurance process considering safety, reliability, maintainability, ease of construction, and environmental/whole life issues. Engineering excellence is to be supported by:
• Review compliance with appropriate standards. (NR/L2/CIV/003, NR/L3/CIV/0063 etc)
• Use risk ID and evaluation methods (e.g. HAZOP, QRA etc.), as suitable, to evaluate and compare options.
• Assure (or undertake where applicable) the development of the selected single option.
• Assure (or undertake where applicable) the preparation of the full engineering assurance package required for commencement of the detailed design and participate in answering clarifications/queries as needed.
• Carry out engineering verifications.
• Manage the engineering interfaces of allocated proposals with concurrent work in other disciplines.
• Act as or liaise with the appropriate project engineer so that method statements for site works and surveys are produced and approved to the required standards.
• Assure whether contractors’ design, construction and specialist personnel are competent. (CEM/CRE appointment etc.)

You’ll need to have:

• Shall preferably be a chartered engineer and have a relevant engineering degree (BSc/BEng or equivalent) with minimum 5 years general relevant experience.
• Able to undertake the NR/L2/RSE/02009 role of Project Engineer (PE)
• Shall have a sound understanding of the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations, & common safety method (CSM) 2013 regulations, specifically the requirements associated with asset protection on third party, major and minor projects, always with the customer in mind.
• Shall have a sound understanding of network rail's requirements regarding the risk assessment process including CSM-RA.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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