Senior Civil Engineer

Waterman Aspen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Rail team. The role requires extensive experience in the UK Rail industry, strong civil engineering skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on technical projects. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, along with opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Permanent health insurance

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in the UK Rail industry.
• Working towards relevant charterships (Incorporated Engineer or similar).
• Knowledge of civil design and construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs and drawings for construction projects.
• Deliver technical reports and ensure high quality deliverables.
• Check calculations and drawings to meet standards.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Design and drawing production

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

ProjectWise

Job description

Overview

You20ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Senior Civil Engineer will see you as a key member of the Rail team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry 1 increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required

Essential: Experience within the UK Rail industry 1 typically 8 to 12 years5. Strong technical background in civil engineering. Working towards Incorporated Engineer or Charterships with a recognised institution such as The Institution of Civil Engineers and / or The Institution of Structural Engineers. Knowledge of civil design and construction principles and standards. Experience in working with a team to produce designs and drawings for construction projects and deliver technical reports. Experience undertaking design, preparing and checking of calculations and drawings to ensure high quality deliverables. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a related subject. Eligibility to work in the UK and a Full UK driving licence

Desirable: Experience in presenting engineering options, including a conceptual outline and detailed design of engineering solutions. Knowledge of Network Rail standards. Experience in using document management software such as ProjectWise. Knowledge of scope and schedule management, risk analysis, cost control and an understanding of NEC3/4 contracts

Benefits

You1ll get this and so much more…

• As a salaried colleague, you1ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community