Senior Design Engineer
Sector: Rail / Civil & Structural Design Engineering
Location: York
Company: AmcoGiffen
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About the Role
AmcoGiffen is seeking a dedicated Senior Design Engineer to join our growing in-house design team focused on civil engineering and structural projects within the rail sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of stimulating projects, including bridge reconstruction, station upgrades, and various infrastructure projects through long-term frameworks established with key clients.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will:
* Develop innovative technical solutions within the team's budget, quality, and program requirements.
* Use your initiative to propose solutions grounded in sound engineering principles.
* Challenge project briefs to enhance the development of clear and effective engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed design.
* Design and check engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with current Codes of Practice and Standards.
* Produce well-documented calculations, reports, and sketches.
* Communicate design philosophies and requirements effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
* Represent the design team at meetings with AmcoGiffen project teams and clients.
* Maintain a focus on the team’s financial, quality, and program targets.
* Promote safe working practices throughout all project aspects.
* Manage staff and oversee project deliverables.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (BSc / BEng / CEng).
* Proven experience as a Senior Design Engineer in a rail project environment.
* Solid experience with civil engineering project design, particularly in bridges, structures, stations, and platforms.
* Ideally, you should be Chartered or making significant progress towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., ICE or IStructE).
* Experience in client, contractor, or consultancy roles in rail/civil and structural engineering is preferred.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
* Salary: Negotiable based on experience.
* Company Car or Car Allowance.
* Holidays: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
* Volunteer Days: Up to 3 paid volunteer days.
* Pension: Company contributory pension scheme.
* Life Insurance.
* Health Plan: Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.
* Referral Scheme: Generous employee referral incentives.
* Career Development: Ongoing support for personal and professional growth, with pathways for career advancement.
* Learning Opportunities: Continuous access to learning and development resources.
* Safety: A commitment to providing a safe workplace.
* Employee Forums: A platform for staff to voice their opinions and ideas.
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Join AmcoGiffen in delivering quality engineering solutions while growing your career in a supportive environment. We look forward to receiving your application!