Principal Civil Engineer - CRE/DPE/CEM

Egis; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consulting firm seeks a Principal Civil Engineer in Cardiff to manage rail projects and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in engineering judgement and strong relationship management skills. Opportunity for flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Bonus

Healthcare

Cycle to work Scheme

Training & Development

Qualifications

• DPE / CEM / CRE-D experience.
• Professional Engineer Registration status.
• Project and team-running experience in consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering judgement for design and construction.
• Act as the key interface for project bids.
• Manage engineering activities to meet project requirements.

Skills

Engineering judgement

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

BEng/MEng in relevant subject

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Organisation

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.

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Organisation

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.
We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.
With operations in countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18, employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.
Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital net zero targets, that's our purpose.

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Job title

Principal Civil Engineer - CRE/DPE/CEM

Contract type

Permanent contract

Business Line specific context

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19, employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.

With over 50 years of experience in the rail industry, weve delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world. Our expertise extends to depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.

With a growing pipeline of project-related works, EGIS is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer at DPE/CRE/CEM level to join our Rail division. The role will be based in Cardiff, on a hybrid basis.

This role may also include working on projects/bids internationally for Egis Transport Solution or other Egis subsidiaries, including travel within the UK and Ireland.

Job description

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The candidate will lead in providing engineering judgement both in design and construction activities to ensure end to end Engineering Assurance in accordance with the contract requirements, technical specifications, applicable standards and codes of practice.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Project Teams, clients and stakeholders through collaborative working.

Project responsibilities:

The role will be client facing and will act as the key interface as part of bid stage and contract commissions.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Act as the nominated Designated Project Engineer (DPE), Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) or Contractors Responsible Engineer Design (CRE-D) for Civil / Structural Engineering design in compliance with NR-L2-RSE- (Engineering Management for Projects)

Lead and prepare design in accordance with Eurocodes and NR-L2-CIV- (Engineering and Architectural Assurance of Building and Civil Engineering Works) across projects ranging from GRIP 1 to GRIP 5 / RIBA 2 to 5

Prepare / manage civil / structural engineering design drawings, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation to Network Rail standards / Building Regulations

Coordinate and manage engineering activities so that they result in civil / structural schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality

Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that civil / structural design deliverables meet Network Rail standards / Building Regulations

Manage resources, junior engineers and CAD technicians, to complete the deliverables

Monitor specific projects so that they are engineered to the standards and specification of the client

Ensure allocated design and construction contracts include reference to and are compliant with appropriate standards, formal specifications and procedures

Implement systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to design, construction, commissioning and other technical activities on relevant projects, compliant with all relevant legislation. Liaise with regulators and others as appropriate

Support the CEM in the preparation of quantified andqualitative risk assessment and Common Safety Method HAZID/HAZOP analysis to allocated projects and support the environmental aspects of allocated projects in accordance with environmental policy

Identify and share best practice across the various project teams

Support growth of the Civil Engineering team, recruitment of technical staff and manage the mentoring of junior engineers

This role may also include working on projects internationally for EGIS Transport Solutions or other EGIS subsidiaries.

Profile

Skills and Experience

Essential:

DPE / CEM / CRE-D experience

Professional Engineer Registration status with the Engineering Council (UK) and be registered with an appropriate professional institution

Technical qualifications to degree in relevant subject BEng/MEng

Project and team-running experience in UK consultancy, client, or contractor organisation

Excellent understanding of Eurocode, Network Rail and associated rail standards, and related regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR)

Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers

Excellent engineering, analytical and problem-solving abilities

CITB CSCS scheme

Valid driving licence

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Desirable:

Understanding of interdisciplinary design within rail environment

An appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works, including low carbon design

IT competence in remote working and facilitation of digital workshops

Knowledge of quality assurance

PTS AC/DC

Whats in it for you:

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, youll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

27 days annual leaveas well asbank holidays

Annual Bonus

Healthcare Individual or family based on employee level

Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service

Cycle to work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers with Specsavers

Travel Loans

Mobile Phone Allowance

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Training & Development

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyones contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy were leaving behind. As part of our team, youll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Position location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom

City

Cardiff

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

4-Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

Minimum level of experience required

Over 10 years