Premises Architect Engineer

SRC Infrastructure; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK infrastructure consultancy is seeking a qualified engineer for developing engineering solutions in the rail industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Architecture or Engineering, over 5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a range of benefits including private healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexi-time working arrangements

Professional Membership Fees

Annual Gym Membership

Free Breakfast

Free after work drinks

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Engineering is essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail is crucial for the role.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop premises engineering solutions for clients in the rail industry.
• Produce design deliverables, including drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including project teams.
• Plan and coordinate multiple projects to meet milestones.

Skills

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good understanding of regulatory requirements

Expertise in railway and built environments

Strong multidisciplinary coordination skills

5+ years' post-graduate experience

Computer literate and experience with MS Office

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering (BSc, MSc, MEng)

Tools

CAD software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day, you will be involved in the development of premises engineering solutions to a variety of our clients projects within the rail industry, from concept to construction.
• Producing detailed design deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders, including asset owners, maintainers, and project teams.
• The role offers a great opportunity to join successful, established teams and work alongside some of the best engineers on a wide variety of major projects across the UK's rail industry.
• The role includes all aspects of technical delivery, work winning and client engagement.
• Our ideal candidate is adaptable, pragmatic and passionate about delivering solutions that will enable our clients to deliver better infrastructure within the rail industry.
• Planning and coordinating multiple projects to meet key delivery milestones.
• Scope and supervise on site surveys and inspections to assess projects.
• Supporting the development of the team by mentoring junior engineers, sharing technical expertise, and contributing through strategic input and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering (Bsc, MSc or MEng) or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to an excellent written and verbal skills standard.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and relevant British Standards.
• Good understanding of materials.
• Expertise in railway and built environments, with an understanding of products, installation methods, and construction practices.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• 5+ years' post-graduate experience in Architectural/ Premises Engineering.
• Has a strong desire to exceed expectations and deliver work to the highest of standards.
• Computer literate and good experience of computer software programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).

Desirable Criteria

• Working towards Chartership in Architecture or Engineering (RIBA, CEng, MICE or MIStructE)
• Member of an institution.
• Experience in the use of CAD software
• Knowledge of National Building Specification (NBS).
• Experience in the Rail Industry and an understanding of the Rail Environment, rules and regulations.
• Experience and good knowledge of TfL Pathway or Network Rail GRIP, PACE.
• Good understanding of LU Standards

Company Overview

SRC Infrastructure has been providing project management and engineering‑based advisory, consultancy and managed services solutions to UK infrastructure clients for over 20 years. We are a small to medium sized company that has built a strong reputation delivering multi‑disciplinary projects and programmes for private and public sector clients. We carry out multi‑disciplinary design packages and support clients with turnkey domain expertise in their teams.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Full time - Permanent
• Basic Salary - Competitive.
• Annual Bonus - Lucrative bonus depending on company performance.
• Benefits - Pension Scheme, Flexi‑time working arrangements, Professional Membership Fees, Annual Gym Membership, Free Breakfast (Canary Wharf Office), Free after work drinks at our Canary Wharf office bar.
• Private healthcare.