Senior Design Engineer - Railway Civil Engineering
Crewe £50,000-£60,000 Permanent Full-time
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Join a Growing Team - Clear Progression to Technical Director
Are you a hands-on design engineer looking to step up into a leadership role with real influence over business direction? We're seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join my client's small management team and take ownership of railway civil engineering projects from quotation to completion.
What Makes This Role Different?
* Real technical work - You'll personally undertake calculations and design work, not just manage others
* Complete project ownership - From tender stage through to as-built drawings
* Management team position - Direct involvement in business decisions and strategy
* Clear progression path - Principal Engineer ? Technical Director opportunities
* No glass ceilings - We promote based on capability and contribution
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Senior Design Engineerrole details
You'll lead the design team while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex railway infrastructure projects. This isn't just a management position - we need someone who can demonstrate genuine design capability and wants to grow with their business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead technical design work, including calculations, drawings, and specifications
* Act as Design CRE on projects where required
* Manage and develop our design team through mentoring and guidance
* Represent the company at client meetings and industry events
* Take projects from quotation through to completion
* Contribute to business development and strategic planning
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Essential Requirements
Professional Status:
* Chartered Engineer (or demonstrably close to achieving chartered status)
* Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
* Member of relevant institution (ICE, IStructE, PWI, etc.)
Technical Expertise:
* Proven hands-on design capability in railway civil engineering
* Experience as or ability to become Design CRE
* Strong knowledge of relevant standards and CDM regulations
* Competent with design calculations and technical problem-solving
Leadership & Communication:
* Track record of successfully managing design teams
* Excellent communication skills for client representation
* Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
* Strong organisational and project management abilities
Personal Attributes:
* Genuine desire for career progression and business involvement
* Positive, willing attitude with a collaborative approach
* Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure
* Commitment to supporting business growth activities
Desirable Skills
* CAD experience (particularly MicroStation)
* BIM knowledge and awareness
* Safety management qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH)
* Experience with electronic project systems
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Competitive Package
* Salary: £50,000-£60,000 (exceptional candidates considered above range)
* Hours: 39 hours/week (9am-5pm, core hours 9:30am-4pm)
* Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
* Pension: Statutory scheme
Flexible Working (Post-Probation)
* 4-day week option available
* Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home
* Probation period: 26 weeks
Career Development
* Support for chartered status achievement
* Clear progression pathway to Principal Engineer/Technical Director
* Professional development training and CPD support
* PTS card training provided
* Mentoring from an experienced management team
Work Environment
* Small, collaborative management team
* Direct involvement in business decisions
* Opportunity to shape company direction
* A variety of challenging railway infrastructure projects
* Supportive culture focused on professional growth
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About the Opportunity
This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and business development for an ambitious engineer ready to take the next step in their career. You'll join a company that values genuine expertise and provides real progression opportunities.
We're looking for someone who:
* Wants to be involved in business management, not just technical delivery
* Takes pride in personally delivering high-quality design work
* Enjoys developing others and building strong teams
* Is excited about representing the company externally
* Sees this as a long-term career move with growth potential
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a chartered (or near-chartered) engineer with genuine design capability and leadership aspirations, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter that demonstrates:
* Evidence of your chartered status progress
* Examples of hands-on design work you've personally delivered
* Your experience in team leadership and development
* Why are you interested in business involvement and career progression
Please send your CV to
INDMAN
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