Job Description

Reporting to the Bridges Team Leader as a Principal Engineer you will provide design delivery on a variety of civils led multi-disciplinary projects within the rail environment. As we operate in such a diverse marketplace, you will gain an experience of working on a wide and varied portfolio of projects which will enhance your skills and test your technical knowledge.

You will be a key technical team member in the York Rail Civils design team, responsible for and involved the delivery of project-related tasks to meet budget, time-frame and quality targets, meeting or exceeding client expectations, promoting and marketing all facets of Arcadis services during interfaces with clients and other sectors and disciplines, contributing towards the achievement of the divisional business plan and to build networks within the industry.

You will fulfil the role of Bridges and /or Civils CRE for Network Rail projects or lead bridge engineer on projects for other clients.

We will ensure that we offer personal development which will allow you to progress your career and offer you the opportunity to be mentored by industry recognised Technical Leaders in their field who will lend you their experience and ensure that the training you receive will give you the best possible chance of success.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Developing skills and knowledge base in both the technical and management streams
• Leading and assisting with the preparation of documentation relating to projects
• Designing in 3D modelling environments such as AECOSim, Revit and Civil 3D
• Fulfilling CRE / Lead Engineer roles on projects
• Preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and other project documentation as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice
• Taking a lead role in the resolution of technical issues
• Supervision and technical development of other engineering team members
• Attending site and taking a lead role in the completion of surveys in a rail environment
• Gaining experience and proficiency in Arcadis systems and procedures
• Becoming familiar with, and compliant with, relevant Health, Safety and Welfare regulations and to promote a culture of awareness within the team
• Building relationships with Clients on projects
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or Arcadis
• Line Management responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You will have a gained substantial civil / structural design experience with significant experience gained within the rail and bridge sector and in a consultancy environment Have previous relevant experience including supervision of elements of large, complex projects (with a focus on bridge engineering) Chartered Engineer status with ICE or IStructE Previously fulfilled the role or bridges or civils CRE for Network Rail or similar lead engineer roles for other clients. Experience preparing design deliverables using civil engineering design software packages Good working relationships developed with Clients You will be an Innovative thinker, a team player, proactive and delivery focused An aptitude for Building Information Modelling and the workflow associated with projects delivered in a Common Data Environment You will possess the enthusiasm to tackle stretch tasks You will be flexible to travel throughout the UK on occasion You will be able to demonstrate strong team building and collaboration skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven planning and organisation skills Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications