Principal Design Engineer – Infrastructure

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Design Engineer (Infrastructure) to play a key leadership role in the continued growth of our Civil & Structural Design business. As part of our ongoing investment in our in-house engineering capability, we are establishing a new Permanent Works Infrastructure Design presence in York. This strategic role will lead and develop a growing team focused on delivering infrastructure design solutions across rail projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the new Permanent Works Infrastructure Design presence in York; Provide definitive technical guidance and leadership on infrastructure engineering solutions, taking ownership of key technical decisions; Develop innovative and practical engineering solutions from feasibility through detailed design; Act as CRE (Design) on Network Rail projects and multidisciplinary infrastructure schemes; Lead infrastructure projects including electrification support schemes, Project Reach programmes, lineside civils works and associated rail infrastructure; Review and approve design deliverables, Designer's Risk Assessments and Decision Logs; Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Network Rail standards, SHEQ requirements and Safe by Design principles; Manage project programmes, resources, budgets and commercial performance; Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners; Lead client and stakeholder meetings as the principal engineering representative; Mentor, coach and develop engineers, supporting succession planning and professional development; Drive innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of efficient design processes and tools; Support business development activities and identify opportunities for growth across existing and emerging frameworks

Requirements

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline; Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised Engineering Institution; Valid Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification; Proven experience operating at Lead Engineer, Principal Engineer or Principal Design Engineer level; Significant experience delivering rail infrastructure and civil engineering projects; Strong understanding of infrastructure design, including lineside civils, station and property assets, access improvements, drainage and railway infrastructure; Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, Network Rail standards and engineering assurance processes; Proven leadership, resource management and team development experience; Excellent communication, stakeholder management and commercial awareness skills

Nice to have

Experience fulfilling CRE (Design) responsibilities within a rail environment is highly desirable; Experience working on multidisciplinary rail projects involving disciplines such as E&P, Signalling, Telecoms, P-Way and OLE is advantageous

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience; Company car or car allowance; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 28 days; 3 additional charity days per year; A day off when your child starts school; A day off for house relocation; Company contributory pension scheme; Life assurance; Medicash Health Cash Plan and employee rewards; Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities; Clear routes for career progression; A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment; Employee forums and engagement channels to ensure your voice is heard; Westfield health scheme; Private medical insurance