Job Information
AECOM Principal Permanent Way Design Engineer in York, United Kingdom
United Kingdom - , York
Job Summary
AECOM is seeking to hire a Principal Permanent Way Engineer to work in our York office.
The role will require experience of S&C design and will include acting as the Contractors Engineering Manager for the delivery of multi-disciplinary schemes nationwide as well as in the capacity of a Contractors Responsible Engineer.
The primary focus of this role is to undertake the technical leadership of the Grip 4 to 5 development of multi-disciplinary schemes, working closely with the respective discipline Contractor’s Responsible Engineers as well as with all key stakeholders associated with the project.
The emphasis will be on the delivery of projects to appropriate quality standards, whilst achieving excellence in technical quality and ensuring that an integrated multi-discipline engineering efficiency is achieved
Specific tasks to be performed are inclusive of the following:
Multi- design co-ordination including signalling, overhead line, third rail, civils and power.
Technical quality of deliverables – undertaking checks of design deliverables completed by members of the team in accordance with company procedures.
Acting in the capacity of a Contractor’s Responsible Engineer.
Timely delivery in accordance with design programmes.
Manage personal / team budgets and resourcing to achieve financial targets.
Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment.
Specific Skills Required:
Demonstrable experience in the performing the role of the Engineering Manager is high profile projects
Ensure the design teams understand, apply in design and are advocates for a Common Safety Method (CSM) approach on our projects.
Ensure the design teams understand and apply a Safe By Design approach.
Knowledge of maintenance practices and construction methodologies and the ability to consider/define requirements within design development.
Knowledge of system interfaces which impact on track design principles and demonstrable experience if the successful management of interfaces within design experience.
Excellent communication skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations, preparation of technical reports and knowledge about project management.
Minimum Requirements
Demonstrable experience and understanding of railway track throughout the engineering process from project inception to delivery, specifically on Network Rail Infrastructure.
Good communication skills and the ability to work within teams as part of an Alliance arrangement whilst having a dedicated approach to working within and meeting strict project deadlines
Good communication skills when dealing with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public
Client focused approach to service delivery
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Contractor’s Engineering Management experience in rail projects
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng)
Experience in the rail industry
Recognised engineering qualification or preferably a degree in Engineering
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Transportation - Rail
Business Line Transportation
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 241577BR
Clearance Required No
Virtual: Yes
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.