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Associate director - mechanical engineering

London
Permanent
Egis
Associate director
Posted: 16 February
Offer description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting‑edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

You will take the lead engineering role in managing the Mechanical design team for Egis Transportation in the UK. Supporting the growth of Mechanical design services in the UK and internationally across a range of projects. You will ensure compliance to relevant engineering standards meeting the requirements of the client remit, as well as relevant legislation, company standards, and client procedures.

You will be based in our London office.


Responsibilities

* Support growth of the Egis team, recruit technical staff and mentor junior engineers.
* Act as Mechanical CRE in rail projects; responsible for technical mechanical deliverables across the project.
* Plan and coordinate the activities of the mechanical design team (CAD/BIM, engineers, expert resources).
* Liaise with the client's team for all related issues or decisions, represent design teams in meetings, provide technical opinion or support whenever needed.
* Proactively review design documentation to ensure compliance to standards and requirements.
* Review, evaluate and implement industry standards to ensure compliance of the engineering deliverables to quality standards.
* Coordinate the quality aspects of the mechanical sub‑systems deliverables as per the project Quality Management plan principles.
* Review and approve (whereever applicable) all deliverables, act as a technical control level across projects.
* Maintain and develop competency of the team within your discipline, including:
o Competency assessment.
o Professional reviews.
o Training plan.
o Guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
o Support the senior team in growing the technical capability of the discipline/business.
* Support the senior team to implement efficient processes to manage safety assurance (including CDM, CSM‑RA and interoperability), and Verification and Validation (V&V) technical assurance.
* Promote sustainable design and development (Eco‑Design).
* Promotion and encouragement of innovation.


Additional Work

* Bidding opportunities across the UK and International business: support growth of revenue and capability of Egis.
* Projects for multiple commissions across the UK and International business.
* Technical Lead for specific assignments.
* Technical Lead for projects with responsibility for all EDC production activities and outputs.


Qualifications


Essential

* BSc or similar in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or higher education equivalent.
* Chartered Engineer/Technician membership or equivalent professional status from a recognised institution.
* Extensive experience in Engineering / Technical functions, with experience as a Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) / Engineering Manager (CEM) in major infrastructure/transportation projects.
* Ability to communicate effectively to deliver on time to programme.
* Project and team-running experience in UK consultancy, client, or contractor organisation.
* Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.
* Excellent engineering, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
* Experience of working in an engineering production environment.
* Good knowledge of UK design standards, such as Network Rail, HS2, TfL and National Highways.
* Excellent management skills with the ability to support, mentor and animate a team of engineers and technicians.
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR).


Desirable

* Excellent knowledge of railway infrastructure/Highways systems, and operating requirements.
* Understanding of interdisciplinary within rail or Highways environment.
* Experience of working in design and build projects.
* Clear understanding of a multi‑disciplinary design approach and the delivery of projects to a high quality, through all design stage gates.
* Experience of working with offshore global design production centres.
* An appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works, including low carbon design.
* Excellent understanding of all relevant BIM standards, design integration procedures and relevant legislation.
* Knowledge of quality assurance.


Right to Work

You must have the right to work in the UK.


Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at Egis are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. Egis appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at Egis, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for Egis, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

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