Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead design and delivery of rail infrastructure projects in the northern region. The role combines technical leadership, project management and client engagement with responsibility for safe, compliant engineering solutions.

You will mentor graduates, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including M&E, track and signalling, and support project assurance and audits. PTS certification is required for safety critical work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer status or active progress towards chartership
• Significant consultancy experience in civil/structural design
• Experience on rail or multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in calculations, reporting and specifications (AutoCAD/MicroStation)
• Understanding of BIM, contract administration, project management and commercial requirements
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating design disciplines

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/structural design and analysis in line with Eurocodes and rail standards
• Deliver designs for bridges, stations, depots, platforms, drainage and refurbishment projects
• Manage projects, budgets, risks and change controls
• Interface with clients and multidisciplinary teams; chair project meetings
• Mentor and supervise graduates and junior engineers
• Oversee site inspections, testing, commissioning and testing activities
• Support project assurance, RISQS, ISO audits and client relationships

Skills

Civil/Structural design

Project management

Client engagement

Team leadership

Chartered status desirable

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

AMICE/MIStructE or progression toward chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM environments

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to support the delivery of rail infrastructure projects across the northern business. This permanent role combines technical design leadership, project management, client engagement and team development, with responsibility for delivering safe, compliant and technically excellent engineering solutions. The position is safety critical and requires PTS certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake and oversee civil and structural analysis and design in accordance with Eurocodes and relevant rail, sector and technical standards.
• Deliver designs across bridges, stations, depots, railway platforms, drainage, car parks, arch viaducts, buildings and refurbishment projects.
• Support projects from feasibility through relevant PACE and DMRB stages, as applicable.
• Review engineering work completed by others and maintain the quality of drawings, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Manage projects, programmes, costs, risks, change controls and key technical issues to ensure successful delivery.
• Interface with clients and multidisciplinary teams, including M&E, SISS, architecture, track and signalling specialists.
• Attend, chair and minute project meetings, including IDC and IDR reviews where required.
• Undertake site inspections, respond to call-outs, prepare investigation reports and oversee testing and commissioning activities.

Leadership and Compliance:

• Provide technical leadership within the northern business and support the Director on project delivery and financial control.
• Mentor and supervise graduate engineers, junior engineers and technicians.
• Act in roles such as CRE, CEM, DPE or PE where the relevant competence approvals have been obtained.
• Assist with project assurance submissions and support RISQS, ISO and other audits.
• Contribute to resource management, business development and the development of long-term client relationships.
• Apply the duties of the Designer under the CDM Regulations and comply with health and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Travel to project sites and work flexibly, including night work where required within the rail environment.

Job Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, such as BEng, MEng or BSc, or suitably qualified through HNC/HND and AMICE.
• Chartered Engineer status, or active progress towards chartership, with MICE or MIStructE highly desirable.
• Significant consultancy experience in civil and structural engineering design and project delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil and structural design, including the ability to develop solutions from first principles.
• Experience across rail, highways or other complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in technical calculations, report and specification writing, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Understanding of BIM environments, contract administration, project management and commercial requirements.
• Experience managing project teams, coordinating design disciplines and maintaining effective client relationships.

Additional Information:

• Reports to the Director.
• Provides guidance and supervision to a small team.
• Safety critical worker role requiring PTS certification.
• Opportunity to contribute to technically challenging rail and civil engineering projects.
• Professional development and continued involvement in chartership and technical leadership activities.

If you are an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer seeking a senior role within the rail sector, with the opportunity to lead projects, mentor others and support continued business development,