Position Summary:
We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer to join our unique award winning Light Rapid Transit team in Altrincham, Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead an engineering team undertaking concept and detailed design of a variety of light rapid transit schemes mainly in the UK, but with potential for support to some overseas projects
- Preparation, overview and checking of calculations, designs, studies, specifications, drawings and reports
- Managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams; such as highways, structures and systems engineers
- Working and collaborating in a digital 3D environment
- Opportunities to develop your engineering leadership skills
Required Education & Experience:
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, allowing you to confidently liaise with other team members
- Significant post-graduate experience in engineering design ideally in light rapid transit, but a high degree of competency in highway design will also be considered for an exceptional candidate
- Knowledge of managing teams producing BIM and collaborative environments
- Willingness to want to develop both your technical and engineering skills and learn or develop your skills the complex discipline of light rapid transit
- Good understanding of Tramway Principles and Guidance (LRSSB)
- Broad experience of both light rail and urban highway design
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (e.g. CEng/IEng with ICE)
- Working knowledge of designers’ responsibilities under CDM; and a desire to eliminate risks and design out hazards
- Relevant Engineering degree