Civil to Principal Engineer - Rail

Are you a Rail-based Civil or Structural Engineer looking for your next move?
Would you like to work within a varied role, operating across the Rail, Highways and Marine Sectors?
The Civils & Infrastructure Team at Ford and Stanley Group are proud to be working in partnership with a leading Civil Engineering Specialist in the London Area.

The Role

Our client is seeking experienced Civil Engineering Professionals, to work in their Infrastructure Engineering team, across a variety of sectors, including Rail, Highways and Maritime.
These projects could include Station Developments, AFA Schemes, Bridge Design/Strengthening/Repairs, Retaining Walls, Canopies/Roof works, and New build (Residential and Commercial).

There will be a blend of both planned, and reactive/urgent works, the majority of the current work bank being within the Rail Sector, so rail sector experience is a must.

These roles will require a solid blend of both managerial experiences, and technical know-how. We are looking for candidates that are able to manage and develop key client relationships and manage their own workload, operating with a high degree of autonomy.

The Opportunity
Our client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy, specialising in Technical, Design, Asset Management, and Engineering Services, across several separate business units. 
Due to continued growth, they are seeking experienced Civil Engineering Professionals, to work in their Infrastructure Engineering team, across a variety of sectors, including Rail, Highways and Maritime.
The projects you will be working on will be varied, and could include Station Developments, AFA Schemes, Bridge Design/Strengthening/Repairs, Retaining Walls, Canopies/Roof works, and New build (Residential and Commercial).

There will be a blend of both planned, and reactive/urgent works, the majority of the current work bank being within the Rail Sector, so rail sector experience is a must.

You will be working in an environment that will expose you to 'best in class' thinking and innovative minds from a wide range of professionals, at a business that has recently been shortlisted for the New Civil Engineer and Railway Industry Association RISE awards and have held a Gold Investors in People accreditation since 2011.
Salary/Benefits:
Civil Engineer: £37,000 - £45,000 per annum
Senior: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Principal: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Healthcare cash plan
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Death in Service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Maternity pay
• Paternity pay
• Long service award

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a relevant, Structural/Civil Engineering role. (Essential)
• Previous rail sector experience. (Essential)
• Previous experience operating as a CRE. (Desirable)
• Chartered status, or near to. (Essential for Senior to Principal level applications)
• Prior line management experience. (Essential for Senior to Principal level applications)
• A good level of commercial awareness, e.g., profit & loss, budgeting, contract management. (Essential for Senior to Principal level applications)
• Previous experience operating within a consultancy environment.(Desirable)

Likely job titles:
Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Structural Engineer, Senior Engineeer, Principal Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer, Principal Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Design Manager, Project Engineer.

About ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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