Rail Track Technical Lead / CRE

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 20,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

Egis Transport Solutions, a business unit of the Egis Group, brings together all of the necessary expertise for guided urban transport and heavy rail: systems, automation, rolling stock, safety, equipment, civil engineering and the environment.

The role is based in our London office (Elephant & Castle) 3 days a week.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic  Rail Track Technical Lead / CRE  to support Bids and Projects in the UK and International Rail Division. The ideal candidate will be Take a lead role in managing the design team and managing all technical aspects related to Track Design, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving project success.

Within your discipline you will be accountable for:

• Management of your discipline on projects,
• Ensure compliance with the relevant lifesaving rules,
• Proactively review design documentation to ensure construction risks are mitigated at the design stage,
• Review and sign off the relevant technical design documentation as required
• Review, evaluate and implement rail industry standards to ensure compliance of the engineering deliverables to the standards (quality),
• Brief the Track engineering team as necessary on standard updates,
• Maintain and develop competency of the engineering team within your discipline.

You will also work on:

• Biding opportunities across the UK and International Rail business: to support the growth of revenue and capability of ETS Engineering Directorate,
• Projects for multiple commissions across the UK and International Rail business

When working on bids and projects, you will act as:

• Bid Lead (CDPO) for some specific assignments, or,
• Technical Lead / CRE  for HS2, Network Rail, or Third Party rail, projects with overall accountability for all engineering activities and outputs on the. And provide on these bids and projects, senior engineering management with extensive lifecycle-wide knowledge of railway systems, including project delivery, systems assurance, safety engineering (CSM, interoperability, CDM), infrastructure and rail vehicle engineering.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Take a lead role in managing the design team in your discipline and managing all technical aspects related to Track Design
• Implement efficient processes to manage system safety (including CDM, CSM-RA and interoperability), Verification and Validation (V&V) and system assurance
• For some commissions, lead the whole technical production (cross-discipline) of the project, i.e. act as Task Responsible/ Technical fee and acting as a supporting representative of the Project Director,
• Be responsible for progressing all design and development activities and ensure the design activities / deliverables (e.g. reports, calculations, drawings etc.) are delivered on time and budget
• Be responsible for the consistency of the deliverables across all projects
• Plan and co-ordinate the activities of the design team (CAD, engineers, expert resources)

It is anticipated that the role and day-to-day management will take 10% maximum of your time and the Bid/ Project role minimum 90%

Qualifications

Essential:

• 10+ years of experience in Engineering / Technical functions, with at least 5 years’ experience as a CRE / Design Manager
• Excellent knowledge of railway infrastructure, systems, and operating requirements
• Excellent management skills with the ability to support, mentor and animate a team of engineers and technicians,
• Significant experience of developing and implementing strategies for projects and programmes
• Excellent understanding of rail engineering, including Network Rail and associated rail standards, and related regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR)
• Proven capability in managing design for a rail, especially in multi-disciplinary environments
• Knowledge of track design software products, such as Bentley OpenRail and/or Bentley Power Rail
• Knowledge of working in a BIM environment, using software such as Bentley ProjectWise.

Desirable:

• BSc or similar in Bachelor Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or Higher Education/equivalent training and experience.
• Chartered Engineer status from a recognised institution
• Relevant experience in the design, specification and procurement of infrastructure, track design preferably

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.