Civil Design Engineer (Rail)

Summary: The Civil Design Engineer role involves designing railway assets for a significant rail project in Birmingham. The position requires producing design deliverables, collaborating with construction teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The engineer will also be responsible for developing innovative design solutions and providing project administration support. Effective communication with clients and third parties is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce design deliverables, including drawings, reports, and specifications, in line with applicable Railway Group and Network Rail standards, as well as client requirements.
• Collaborate with construction teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and deliver value for money.
• Work closely with the wider design team to maintain consistency and quality across all project deliverables.
• Develop and implement efficient, innovative, and value-driven design solutions that meet both technical and project requirements.
• Prepare and review engineering designs and calculations.
• Produce and verify technical documents and reports.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, with particular focus on CDM Regulations.
• Provide project administration support to the Project Manager, including monitoring programme delivery, resources, and budgets.
• Carry out checks to ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System and contribute to its ongoing development.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, supervise others, review and approve work, and sign off design certificates on behalf of the company.
• Undertake conceptual, outline, and detailed design of engineering solutions, including the presentation of design options.
• Deliver work in accordance with agreed programme, budget, and specification.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and third parties.

Key Skills:

• Experience in civil engineering design, particularly in railway projects.
• Proficiency in producing technical drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of Railway Group and Network Rail standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with construction teams and design colleagues.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, particularly CDM Regulations.
• Project administration skills, including monitoring delivery, resources, and budgets.
• Strong communication skills for client and third-party interactions.
• Ability to work independently and supervise others.
• Experience in developing innovative design solutions.
• Proficiency in engineering calculations and technical document verification.

Salary (Rate): £450/day

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Engineering