About the Role
Lead and manage the electrical engineering design team for major rail and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the Electrical Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE), ensuring consistency and quality of design deliverables across all project phases.
* Provide leadership for the design office, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment.
* Plan and coordinate the activities of multidisciplinary design teams, including CAD/BIM specialists, engineers, and technical experts.
* Liaise with client and stakeholder teams on technical issues, represent the design discipline in meetings, and provide informed technical advice and support.
* Proactively review design documentation to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and project requirements.
* Evaluate and implement relevant industry standards to maintain quality and compliance of engineering outputs.
* Oversee quality aspects of electrical design deliverables in line with the project's Quality Management Plan.
* Review and approve design deliverables, acting as a technical authority to ensure consistency and accuracy across all outputs.
* Develop and maintain the technical competency of the electrical design team through:
o Skills assessment and professional reviews
o Training and development plans
o Mentorship and guidance for junior engineers
o Support for senior staff in growing technical capability within the business
* Contribute to the implementation of processes supporting safety assurance (including CDM, CSM-RA, and interoperability) and technical verification and validation.
* Promote sustainable design principles and encourage innovation throughout project delivery.
* Capture and share lessons learned and best practices to support continuous improvement across projects.
Additional Responsibilities
* Support business development activities, including technical input for bids and proposals across the UK and international markets.
* Act as Technical Lead on key assignments, with responsibility for all engineering design coordination, production activities, and outputs on designated projects.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree (BEng/BSc) or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional status with a recognized engineering institution.
* Extensive experience in engineering management roles within major infrastructure or transportation projects, ideally with CRE/CEM experience.
* Proven ability to manage design interfaces, drive integration, and deliver coordinated multidisciplinary engineering solutions.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and manage technical teams effectively.
* Experience in engineering production environments and familiarity with building services or major station design.
* Comprehensive understanding of multidisciplinary design processes and quality delivery across all design stages.
* Proficiency with engineering software tools such as Trimble/Amtech Pro Design, Dialux, or Relux.
* Solid knowledge of relevant UK standards and regulations applicable to rail and infrastructure design.
* Experience implementing BIM Level 2 (ISO 19650) standards, including project mobilization and integration.
* Strong understanding of BIM standards, design integration procedures, and applicable legislation.
* In-depth knowledge of railway infrastructure systems, interfaces, and operational requirements.
* Excellent project and team management skills, with experience developing and implementing technical strategies.
* Strong background in quality assurance, rail engineering standards, and safety regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR).
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage, negotiate, and collaborate effectively.
* Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
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