Lead Civil Design Engineer – Rail Electrification

Aureos

Preston

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Principal Civils Design Engineer to lead and coordinate civil design activities for CR-T projects in Preston. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers and CAD technicians to deliver compliant, safe designs on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive railway electrification experience, leadership capabilities, and a strong grasp of engineering assurance processes. It offers a challenging environment with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline with 10+ years railway electrification experience.
  • Proven experience leading design teams and coordinating with project stakeholders.
  • Full awareness of Engineering Assurance processes and CDM 2015.
  • Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site as required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering design within the CR-T discipline ensuring quality and standards.
  • Coordinate design activities with construction and commissioning teams.
  • Review and check designs, approve work of engineers and CAD technicians.
  • Manage design team resources to meet programme and budget.
  • Prepare design calculations, feasibility studies, and design proposals.
  • Maintain design procedures aligned with QA and environmental practices.
  • Undertake Contractor's Responsible Engineer or Engineering Manager roles as required.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Organisational skills
Time management
Excel
CAD software
Resource planning
Contract requirements

Education

Engineering degree
Railway electrification experience
CDM Regulations 2015 certification
UK Driving Licence
CEng status (Desirable)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Aureos is seeking a Principal Civils Design Engineer to lead and coordinate civil design activities for CR-T projects in Preston. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers and CAD technicians to deliver compliant, safe designs on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive railway electrification experience, leadership capabilities, and a strong grasp of engineering assurance processes. It offers a challenging environment with opportunities for advancement.

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