Principal Engineer

slihrms; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the OLE First Principles design team in its Rail Systems practice in the UK. You will shape basic design work, produce technical reports, and drive reliability and efficiency across high-profile rail electrification projects.

You will mentor colleagues, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure designs meet relevant standards and client expectations while embracing new technologies and methods to improve project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in complex rail design projects.
• Strong understanding of UK rail standards and OLE design.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary design packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage OLE First Principles design packages to completion within budget and schedule.
• Produce and check basic design drawings, reports, and calculations from first principles.
• Provide specialist input to support bid activities and design reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Rail engineering knowledge

First principles design

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

STAAD

Microstation CAD

Mathcad

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Lead delivery with vision.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading rail engineering company. Its rail business is the largest in its field in Europe. Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) is an integral part of the UK railway system providing traction power to electric trains on all major main lines. The AtkinsRéalis OLE design team is one of the longest-established teams in the UK, with roots dating back to British Rail. We have been the OLE Lead Design Organisation on the majority of the recent new electrification schemes in the UK.

Stay challenged as a Principal Engineer in our First Principles team in our OLE Practice in Rail Systems. You'll be shaping the future of transport on a huge variety of work from high profile rail programmes to niche, local projects. Our sector is evolving, and we're fast adopting new technologies, digitally transforming the way we design. And, as part of a friendly, genuinely collaborative workplace, you'll be supported to keep growing your career in the direction that interests you.

Your role

• As a Principal Engineer in our OLE First Principles (Basic Design) team.
• Will lead talented colleagues known for diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge.
• Will work independently and within larger multi-discipline workgroups, leading and managing packages to completion within budget and programme. Use your influence to deliver high-quality rail projects driven not just by profit but also by doing what's right.
• Will work in busy and niche First Principles design team in producing and checking basic design drawings, technical reports and calculation sheets from first principles, foundation designs, structural analysis, and presenting designs to the Client.
• There will also be a requirement to provide specialist input from basic design perspective to support the OLE Practice Manager in bid
• A pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening will be required.

About you

• Demonstrable understanding of UK OLE systems and previous extensive experience in Designing, Checking Designs.
• Demonstrable understanding of mechanical design principles in overhead line
• Previous experience of acting as a CRE/CEM or Technical Lead on Projects
• Good understanding of the Rail Industry in the UK and the Contractor Client relationship
• Knowledge of relevant International, National, Railway Group and Network Rail Standards on wind loading, foundation design,structural analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of BS EN 1993-1-1 (Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures);
• Experience in the use of a structural analysis package such as Staad, ideally including a code-check post-processor;
• The ability to apply engineering judgement in the assessment of effect lengths for non-standard construction;
• The ability to liaise effectively with other specialists such as FEA analysts and aerodynamicists;
• The ability to apply first principles in the solution of problems where standardised techniques does not exist with the use of Mathcad, STAAD, Microstation CAD software.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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