Head of Rail

Are you passionate about Rail and have a desire to lead your own team? Have you found yourself operating as a small cog in a large machine and lack recognition and progression? Are you looking for a more flexible role allowing remote/home working?
I’m searching for a Rail experienced Civil Structural Engineer operating at a Principal level to lead the South / South East team. The ideal candidate will also be Chartered and happy to function as business development manager to strengthen the businesses future project portfolio.
The business is well-established and have been in operation for over 20 years. With multiple locations around the UK, the business is continually expanding and prepared to develop a new team to cover the southern regions.
ABOUT YOU

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experienced in design and detail of structure and superstructure solutions in a Rail environment
• CRE (Design) status
• Experience leading and managing teams
• Experience in Rail Civil & Structural engineering design
• Demonstrable management of all commercial aspects – cost and value
• PTS certificate
• CEng status (minimum IEng)
• Member of relevant Professional Body (ICE or IStructE etc)
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning
• Proficient in use of spoken and written English language
• UK citizen or indefinite leave to remain

ROLE

• Lead in-house design team and responsible for all technical aspects of engineering projects
• Act in role of CRE and manage submission of quality design documents and collate the key components
• Keeping clients informed of costs or implications of change in a timely manor and address any issues that may arise
• Lead representative at meeting with internal and/or external clients and stakeholders
• Mentor and coach team members, and provide input into succession planning
• Lead compliance with CDM Regulations
• Liaise with Engineers and CAD Technicians in production of drawings
• Input into multidisciplinary tenders
• Undertake business development activities to maintain project pipeline
• Maintain understanding of commercial aspects of projects and ensure cost control measures
• Record and track documents electronically and monitor adherence to quality assurance
• Produce designers risk assessments using variety of forms
• Provide weekly reports outlining work plans, forecasts, and key achievements
• Ensuring designs meet specification and expectation
• Be innovative and introduce improvements where appropriate to areas of responsibility
• Provide strong leadership and motivation of teams, carrying out scheduled P&D reviews for direct reports

• Build and lead your own team within a rapidly developing business.

• Shares offered after 12 months in the business.

• Flexible home working, 2 days in office in South / South East region (solely home working to begin with).

• Open to incorporating other engineers and technicians known to yourself beneath you within the team.

• Benefits package.

If you think you could be interested or would like any further information, please apply. I’ll be in touch within 24 hours for a confidential chat.

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