Senior Civil and Structural Engineer - Rail

Strata Construction Consulting; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Watford is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead diverse rail projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing design packages from initial tender to detailed phases while ensuring strong relationships with clients. A degree in civil engineering and chartered status are essential. The role offers competitive salary and flexible benefits in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Training opportunities

Reimbursement of professional fees

Contributory pension

Health care plan

Life insurance

Interest-free travel loan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design of rail structures, stations, and related infrastructure.
• Experience from tender phases to project administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead rail projects from tender to detailed design.
• Manage a team of engineers and technicians.
• Develop services for existing clients and secure new business.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Technical design

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Chartered or approaching Chartered status

Tools

Structural engineering software

Job description

Due to a healthy forward workload, we are currently looking to appoint a for a talented and motivated Senior Engineer in our clients' Rail structures team, based in Watford. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies working on a varied portfolio of Rail schemes on London Underground and Network Rail infrastructure.

The role requires someone who can take responsibility for their own work and is prepared to apply themselves to a range of projects drawing on their own experiences and support from the team.

You can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.

This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3/4 days spent in the office a week.

The role:

We are looking for an experienced engineer who can lead rail projects through their complete life cycle, from tender production to scheme and detailed design. The role requires a person who can plan and lead projects both technical and commercially, be a prime point for client contact and be able to apply consistently good judgement. In this role:

• You will work with in a rail team which currently comprises a mix of Engineers and Technicians at all levels, and be responsible for their delivery of rail infrastructure design packages and leading multi-disciplinary rail design projects for our clients.
• You will be responsible for the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed phases of projects.
• You will play a key role supporting the Rail management to develop a wider range of services for existing clients as well as to secure new clients in the region and to support other clients of the Rail business

What you need to succeed:

• Degree in civil engineering
• Chartered or approaching Chartered status through ICE or IStructE
• You will have a strong technical background with proven experience in the design of most of the following: rail structures and buildings; rail stations including platforms – upgrade and extension; retaining structures; foundations; over, under and footbridges; culverts and crossings and earth structures.
• Experience of working on projects from initial tender/bid submissions, project management, leading the production of engineering drawings, obtaining third party approvals, project administration, etc.
• Good client relationship skills to be able to lead and work with the rest of the team to build on existing strong relationships.
• Extensive experience of delivering projects within tight timescales including on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong leadership skills to enable you to be a pro-active part of the Rail management team working alongside and providing support to the wider team in the development of overall objectives.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to adapt your style to suit difference audiences.
• Proven experience of managing and developing a team by effectively balancing workload delivery, resource planning, employee development and wellbeing.
• Experience of delivering across a multi-site organisation.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions to civil engineering problems.
• Prepare calculations and documentation for engineering projects.
• Liaise with other members of the design team to achieve a co-ordinated design.
• Undertake analysis and design using a range of structural engineering software packages
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to working within a team structure
• Confidence and ability to take responsibility for work on projects, small and large

The role offers a structured training programme and excellent career progression opportunities within a friendly and professional team that is proud of the quality of the service it delivers to its clients. We have a clear vision for innovation and pragmatic solutions. The benefits include a competitive salary, according to skills and experience, together with a flexible benefits package.

What’s on offer:

The current permanent employment opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package for permanent staff which includes training opportunities, reimbursement of professional fees, contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance, interest-free travel loan scheme, additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme, staff loyalty bonus.