Job Description

This is a lead role within the In-house Design Team, responsible for the technical aspects of

engineering projects in addition to programming, resource allocation, budgetary control,

managing customer satisfaction, reviews, coaching and recruitment. As Principal Design Engineer, your day to day role will include:

Provide definitive technical guidance and leadership on engineering solutions
Lead the resolution of any compliances with CDM Regulations.
Define the brief, enabling the progression of innovative development of unambiguous
engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.

Lead the development of design philosophies of engineering solutions, ensuring appropriate
documentation is in place.

Hold the CRE (Design) role on Network Rail schemes, over a varied range of projects including multi-disciplinary schemes.
Check and approve design deliverables, including Designer’s Risk Assessments and Decision
Logs.

Be the lead representative at meetings with internal and/or external Clients and
Stakeholders.

Ensure work is delivered within the team’s financial, quality and programme targets
Provide strong leadership and motivation of teams, carrying out scheduled performance and
development reviews for direct reports

Mentor and coach team members, and input in to succession planning.
Keep Clients informed of costs or implications of change in a timely manner, and address any
queries/disputes which may arise.

Assist the Head of Design in the management of the department
Promote a culture of excellence in AmcoGiffen Design & Engineering towards its customers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum BEng / BSc Degree level of education. Chartered Member of a relevant Professional Body. (e.g. ICE / IStructE) Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence in both AC and DC. Civil engineering project design experience – i.e. bridges, structures, stations, platforms etc. Candidates from a rail / civil & structural engineering design background with experience in client, contractor or consultancy organisations will be considered.