Principal Rail/Structural Engineers – UK offices

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Principal Rail/Structural Engineers to join their dynamic teams across the UK. This role involves leading civil engineering design projects, particularly in rail infrastructure, where you will apply your expertise in Eurocodes and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bridge design and structural analysis, with a commitment to delivering cost-effective and innovative solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and professional development, and take your career to the next level in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in civil engineering design, especially in rail.
• Experience in bridge loading and Eurocodes essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver designs for rail and civil engineering projects.
• Produce design deliverables and supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Rail Infrastructure Design

Bridge Design

Steel and Concrete Design

Communication Skills

Mentoring Junior Engineers

Problem-Solving

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE)

Tools

Finite Element Software

BIM/CAD Software

Job description

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Principal Rail/Structural Engineers – UK offices, Ashford

Client:

Tony Gee and Partners

Location:

Ashford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Tony Gee and Partners are currently looking for experienced Principal Rail / Structural Engineers to join our teams across all UK office locations.

The ideal candidates must be willing to help develop the capability of our offices.

1. Minimum of five years’ experience post-graduation in civil engineering design
2. Minimum of five years’ experience in the design of civils infrastructure in a rail environment including the application of Network Rail (NR) standards where appropriate, element design and detailing to Eurocodes in a NR environment
3. Minimum of three years’ experience in the design of bridges (including loading to Eurocodes, element design and detailing to Eurocodes)
4. Experience of co-ordinating and delivering designs for rail and broad civil engineering projects
5. Experience of bridge loading to Eurocodes
6. Experience of steel and concrete design to Eurocodes
7. Experience in computer software for the analysis of structures
8. Production of design deliverables – packages of drawings, specifications, etc. and supervision of engineers and BIM/CAD technicians
9. Ideally experience of composite steel/concrete, masonry, geotechnical and timber design to Eurocodes
10. Ideally experience in finite element software for the analysis of structures
11. Ideally designated CRE for civils for NR projects
12. Good communication skills both oral and written
13. Ability to work on own and within a team to meet project, client, company and personal objectives
14. Ability to mentor junior engineers and develop their technical abilities
15. A challenging attitude to the solution of engineering problems in order to achieve cost effective designs and develop innovative solutions
16. Awareness of the importance of costs and the need to complete projects on time and to budget
17. Willingness to seek advice when unsure of how to tackle problems

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE)