Principal Rail Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Rail Principal Civils Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading civils design efforts and managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with standards. You'll work on diverse rail projects and collaborate with talented professionals, contributing to innovative infrastructure solutions. The firm values diversity and offers a supportive workplace culture, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the rail sector.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits programs

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven design experience in Rail Civils across all project stages.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civils design efforts and manage bids and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

BSc/BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Job description

Our team has an established track record of successfully delivering major multidisciplinary rail projects from our regional offices in London and Croydon, working in collaboration with other regional teams and global design centres.

Position: Rail Principal Civils Engineer

We are seeking to expand our team with a passionate and dedicated Rail Principal Civils Engineer to support our growing workload.

The ideal candidate will have proven design experience across all project stages within Rail Civils and have led Civil and Structural Rail projects.

Key qualities include delivering rail projects to client satisfaction, ensuring accuracy in drawings and calculations, and designing economically, constructably, and in compliance with relevant standards.

Strong business development, client relationship skills, and the ability to lead and manage teams are essential.

Our services encompass design, assessment, inspection, construction support, and management across a variety of rail projects, including feasibility studies, preliminary, and detailed designs.

Our diverse client base includes Network Rail, London Underground, TFL, Nexus, TfGM, SYPTE, and various Tier 1 contractors, with projects spanning local, national, and international rail infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide Expertise: Lead civils design efforts, manage bids, procurement, and contract initiation, demonstrating a successful track record as a CRE/Lead Engineer.
2. Collaborate: Receive project briefs from the Project Manager and disseminate tasks within the team.
3. Ensure Quality: Develop and review concept and detailed designs, calculations, reports, and specifications. Oversee CAD drawings and documentation, liaising with designers and CAD Technicians.
4. Anticipate: Contribute to project specifications for construction, attend site visits as necessary, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including CDM.

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng, or Meng Degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (ICE) or working towards it, and member of a professional institution
• Experience in Rail Civils and Structures

Experience with Network Rail, London Underground, Railway Group Standards, British Standards, and Eurocodes is preferred.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and transferable skills, even if they meet only some of the requirements.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

About AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services from advisory to design, engineering, and project management across various sectors. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation.

Benefits include flexible work arrangements, a supportive workplace culture, and comprehensive compensation and benefits programs.

Join us to be part of a leading global firm dedicated to creating sustainable, impactful infrastructure. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to confidentiality and fairness throughout our hiring process.