Senior Civil Engineer - Rail

My client currently has an opportunity for a Senior Rail Engineer in order to help successfully deliver civil and structural engineering solutions to a range of their clients in the South West.

This is an exciting and challenging role within a supportive team, with a buoyant workload and a variety of challenges.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake the following key activities:

• Production of outline and detailed design solutions
• Report writing.
• Use of design software, including SuperStress.
• Hand calculations.
• Management of CAD resources
• Mentorship of junior staff.
• Client liaison
• Liaise with internal and external sub contractors
• Involvement with cost management, tenders, invoicing of projects
• Client presentations
• Supervision of site work
• Undertake safety critical responsibilities within a railway environment.

Skills

• Ability to work both independently, and as part of a team
• Good IT skills, including MS Office
• Good attention to detail
• Flexibility in working patterns
• Excellent communication skills

The successful candidate should be able to:

• Work without supervision,
• Lead a team of engineers.
• To produce neat clear calculations in a structured format.
• Translate designs into engineering drawings, schedules and current specifications
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Railway Standards

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Driving license essential
• PTS desirable

Experience

• Practical experience of civil engineering works, preferably within a consultancy environment, including:
• Bridge / structures design and / or assessment
• Bridge / structures inspection
• Drainage and earthworks design and remediation
• Surveying / setting out
• Experience of managing programmes of work on-time and within budget
• Experience of the rail industry would be advantageous, but is not essential

To learn more about this and similar jobs call Paris Brooker on 020 8655 4934 during office hours or on 07766 460 611 at other times. If you have a copy of your Résumé/CV to hand click here to send an emailed application to Paris at p.brooker@calco.co.uk.

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