Principal Civil Engineer

Salary: £66,000 – £78,000 per year

A new opportunity has arisen for a Principal Civil Engineer based in York, as a Civil Engineer you will be based on site at various locations around the UK, undertaking design, onsite construction activities and project integration activities. The Civil Engineer is also required to support the integration of the Civil Engineering activities with other disciplines at one of our centres of excellence around the UK. The role also has a client-facing dimension supporting the Alstom SS&I Project teams to resolve technical issues and the Project Management teams to achieve the on-time delivery of the project.

Key responsibilities:

Undertake Civil Engineering activities including, requirements capture, design, compliance management, design integration, subcontractor management, construction integration, CDM, project delivery, construction validation, commissioning, handback and project closeout.
Implement the organisations engineering management system within the local project location and across multiple sites when required.
Support the Project Team with technical guidance, leadership, site safety and monitor the project’s performance to maximize efficiencies and project delivery.
Coordinate the Civil Engineering activities between the Subcontractors Responsible Engineer(s), Programme Engineering Manager; Principle Project Engineer, Project Management; Construction Manager and Design Delivery Managers
Support the Project team with the development of suitable project plans to support efficient resource management and project delivery
Develop and adapt the project technical instructions for Civil Engineering to enable the project methodology and installation activities to be undertaken in an efficient and safe manner.
Assist with the development of engineering design details based upon the project technical requirements.
Capability and technical knowledge to act as the Civil design engineer where allocated
Ensure that the risk assessment and mitigation plan is adhered to so technical risks are managed effectively.
Undertake design reviews to ensure that Design is delivered to programme and the output is compliant with defined scope and applicable standards.
Ensure integration of design, installation and commissioning activities and that the end product meets client specification
Implement and maintain best practice civil engineering processes as part of a continual improvement plan
Carry out technical audits as required to ensure project is following applicable standards and practices.
Support the Project team with the delivery of Civil Engineering design and construction activities, construction risk and mitigation, method statements and work package plans.
Support Project team with tendering activities ensuring the quality of estimates, Civil Engineering implementation strategies and methodologies are robust, constructible and cost effective.
Provide governance and assurance to all tendering activities ensuring assumptions and execution risks are captured during the tendering process.
Ensure engineering delivery and technical change is integrated with design, possession planning, installation, test, other disciplines and provide a mechanism for effective communications with the Project team.
Highlight and document project derogations or temporary non-compliances as required by the Project team.
The role is based at a project location within the UK and travel to other project locations, client offices and design offices will need to be undertaken when necessary.
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
Undertake safety critical activities that complies with relevant competence or authority to work

Essential Requirements:

Literacy and numeracy
Report writing
IT skills
Risk management skills.
Good communication skills
Commercial & Finance awareness
CDM/CSM
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Experience of working in Civil Engineering design or construction
Knowledge of railway construction methods and materials used.
Application of the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations
Experience of undertaking and supporting risk assessments
Experience of organising and managing a large number of complex tasks
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering with significant engineering experience
Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) Certificate

Desirable Requirements:

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineering (IEng) qualification

Experience of applying RSSB, Network Rail and Industry recognised standards
Extensive experience of operating within a single discipline project environment either within design, test or project engineering.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.