Principal Engineer - Earth Structures & Geotechnics

DescriptionLocation: Stratford / RemoteSalary: Circa 75k plus excellent benefitsContract type: TfL Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in one of our Transport Infrastructure Engineering teams and, as well as maintaining legacy assets, you’ll deliver new systems and solutions. There’s more to it than tubes, roads, buildings and bridges. This is about connecting communities and creating opportunities, so we’re ready for the 21st century and beyond. Accountabilities and ResponsibilitiesAs the Principal Engineer for Earth Structures & Geotechnical, you will be leading a team of Geotechnical Engineering professionals who are deployed as Discipline / Design Engineers, Asset Engineers and Assurance Engineers across TfL, primarily on Earth Structures but also on Geotechnical elements of projects. You will represent TfL Engineering as Technical Authority and Subject Matter Expert for Earth Structures and Geotechnical Engineering in TfL and when engaging with suppliers, customers, industry bodies and external agencies. You will report into the Head of Technical Discipline for Earth Structures & Geotechnical. Your key accountabilities and responsibilities will include: Support the Head of Technical Discipline – Earth Structures & Geotechnical in Discipline engineering and asset management activities.Safeguarding the safety, integrity, reliability and efficiency of Earth Structures assets at all stages in the asset life cycle through engagement in planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and assessment activitieProvide input into the authorship and updating of Earth Structures standards and proceduresProviding engineering input in support of TfL operations, strategy, projects and asset managementUndertaking Risk based design and construction assurance related to Earth Structures & Geotechnical projectsProviding technical and people leadership to the capability and ensuring that competency of the capability is up to high industry standardsWorking closely with industry, internal and external stakeholders to introduce relevant innovations and best practice in TfL.Role RequirementsYou will be a chartered engineer with the UK Engineering Council or recognised equivalent, ideally a Fellow or a Member working towards Fellowship of the Institution of Civil Engineers or another relevant UK or internationally recognised engineering institution. You will have expert knowledge, skills and experience of: Providing technical leadership in a lead technical authority and or lead delivery role on complex geotechnical projects within capital programmes and or operations with emphasis on whole life cycle benefitsRisk based design assurance on multidisciplinary projects and modifications to operational Earth Structures assetsLegislation, technical standards and industry best practice related to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of complex Earth Structures infrastructure Design, construction, operation, maintenance and asset management of Earth Structures that include the assessment of the structural performance of long-life ageing structures with limited as-built information Design and project management delivery frameworks that are applied to support and ensure the consistent and efficient delivery of projects and programmesIdentifying, managing and mitigating engineering related risks to a project and assets with a focus on the safety, reliability, quality, function and performance of operational assets and systems.Building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at senior management level to enable successful delivery of engineering solutions.This position requires you to be able to work in a matrix framework. You need to demonstrate and build on your credibility, competence and technical excellence in the development, approval and implementation of robust solutions through collaborative working, trust and proactive management of your direct team and customers’ expectations.The more teams you’ve led, the better. But it’s important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That’s because, wherever you join us, you’ll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise. So, come and bring on tomorrow, as an Engineer at TfL. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.  Application Process  Please apply using your most recent CV and Cover Letter (Word format only) explaining how you meet the criteria listed under the section ‘Role Requirements’, with reference to the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained at expert level. You are encouraged to apply for the position that is most relevant to your existing skills, knowledge and experience as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role.The closing date for applications is Monday 4th December 2023 @ 23:59   BenefitsIn return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Our benefit package includes; Final salary pension scheme Free travel for you on the TfL networkReimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidaysTfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allowPrivate healthcare discounted scheme (optional)Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programmeRetail, health, leisure and travel offersDiscounted Eurostar travelJob Field: CivilOrganization: Engineering