Senior Design Engineer CS
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Job Description
Senior Design Engineer Civils & Structures
Sector: Rail Civil & Structural Engineering
Location: Cumbernauld Scotland
Overview
AmcoGiffen is excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join our rapidly expanding inhouse design team specialising in civil engineering and structures projects in the rail sector. This position will be based in Cumbernauld and will play a vital role in the delivery of our longterm frameworks with key clients throughout Scotland.
Business Unit
Our Civil & Structural Design team focuses on a diverse range of projects including bridge reconstruction upgrades station work and infrastructure enhancements. The team consists of experienced specialists committed to delivering optimal design solutions while fostering professional development.
The Role
As a Senior Design Engineer you will lead the development of technical solutions while ensuring adherence to budgetary program and quality requirements. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Innovative Solutions:Utilise initiative and engineering principles to propose effective solutions.
- Design Development:Challenge project briefs to facilitate innovative engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed design.
- Engineering Checks:Design and check engineering solutions ensuring robustness and compliance with standards.
- Clear Documentation:Produce calculations reports and sketches that are clear and consistent adhering to current Codes of Practice and Standards.
- Team Communication:Effectively communicate design philosophy and requirements within the team and to external clients and stakeholders.
- Design Representation:Act as the design representative in meetings with project teams and clients.
- Target Appreciation:Understand and appreciate the financial quality and program targets of the team.
- Safety Promotion:Promote safe working practices across all areas of responsibility.
- Project and Staff Management:Manage projects and mentor junior staff fostering their development and skills enhancement.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience:Previous experience as a Senior Design Engineer in a rail project environment.
- Qualifications:Degree in Civil Engineering with IEng/CEng accreditation.
- Project Design Experience:Experience in designing civil engineering projects such as bridges structures stations and platforms.
- Background:Candidates from rail civil or structural engineering design backgrounds within client contractor or consultancy organisations are highly desirable.
Benefits
In return for your expertise and contributions AmcoGiffen offers:
- Salary:Competitive and negotiable based on experience.
- Car Benefits:Company car or car allowance.
- Leave:25 days of holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service.
- Volunteer Days:Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
- Pension:Company contributory pension scheme.
- Insurance:Life insurance and family medical insurance.
- Wellness Benefits:Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards.
- Referral Scheme:Generous employee referral scheme.
- Career Development:Strong support for personal and professional development with clear pathways for career progression.
- Learning Opportunities:Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Work Environment:Commitment to a safe workplace and an employee forum for voicing opinions and ideas.
If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Design Engineer passionate about rail civil and structural engineering we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team at AmcoGiffen. Together we can shape the future of civil engineering in the rail sector!
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of highquality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is proactively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or nonmembership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team:
The Benefits
We offer excellent career prospects a competitive salary and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:
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Senior IC
Employment Type
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