Rail Design Lead & Project Delivery Manager

Hexagon; Morley; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide strategic leadership of a multidisciplinary team in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects across the UK, predominantly in the rail sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for team leadership and ensuring high-quality, safe engineering solutions.

You will lead design, coordinate with clients and other disciplines, oversee design approvals, site visits, BIM processes, ProjectWise, and Bentley tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering accredited by the Engineering Council.
• Chartered membership with ICE or IStructE.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary civil projects.
• Strong design delivery and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the design team, providing guidance and support on projects.
• Liaise with clients, other professionals and various engineering disciplines to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Oversee the design, review, approval and submission of Multidisciplinary Engineering Solutions.
• Oversee the production of drawings, calculations, reports, specifications and risk assessments, checking and approving designs.
• Ensure all project outputs comply with company standards and procedures, BIM requirements, relevant industry regulations, and specific client standards.
• Attend design and client meetings, take minutes and contribute to reviews and problem-solving discussions.
• Undertake site visits and oversee surveys and inspections as required.
• Undertake CRE or CEM responsibilities on Rail projects depending on experience.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programme.
• Fully conversant with ProjectWise and working in the Common Data Environment
• Knowledge and use of Bentley MicroStation
• Manage third-party suppliers to the business, ensuring services are delivered in line with agreed scope, quality standards and timescales.
• Assist with preparation of briefs, scope of works and bid proposals.
• Manage project variations to ensure all changes are properly assessed, documented and approved. Coordinate with internal teams and clients to evaluate the impact on cost, programme and deliverables.
• Develop and ensure compliance with the Company IMS, Company Policies and Company Standards.
• Oversee the maintenance of the company’s standards and libraries.
• Produce, implement and develop monthly reporting and KPI and data collection.
• Participate in recruitment activities including interviews and selection of team members.
• Conduct performance appraisals, one-to-ones and training needs assessments for team members.
• Manage disciplinary and performance issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Allocate tasks and oversee workloads to ensure team efficiency and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ProjectWise

Bentley MicroStation

Common Data Environment

Job description

Hexagon is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide strategic leadership of a multidisciplinary team in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects across the UK, predominantly in the rail sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for team leadership and ensuring high-quality, safe engineering solutions.

You will lead design, coordinate with clients and other disciplines, oversee design approvals, site visits, BIM processes, ProjectWise, and Bentley tools.