Engineering Manager
- Transportation
- Birmingham, Derby, York, Manchester, Glasgow
Lead delivery with vision.
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.
Join us as a Engineering Manager in our Transportation Project Delivery Practice team, and you'll have the opportunity to develop and lead the technical delivery of an exciting variety of multi-disciplinary Transportation projects. You will support or lead the Engineering Management on our major Rail & Transit projects alongside having the opportunity to support other markets including Strategic and Regional Highways and Local Transport. You'll collaborate on projects across all stages of the project lifecycle and support clients, which include Network Rail, Transport for London, Design & Build Contractors and many others. With such size, scope and scale, you'll have plenty of opportunities to keep yourself challenged and to grow your technical leadership skills.
Your purpose:
- Technical Leadership of Major Projects and Programmes in Transportation.
- Leadership, supervision and preparation of engineering design packages for all types of rail and light rail engineering projects through the full project lifecycle.
- Active management of the Engineering Budget and Programme to ensure on time and on budget delivery.
- Undertaking the role of Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM) on a range of projects.
- Leadership of CSM/CDM requirements.
- Creating a cohesive design team including local, national & international resources.
- Ensure successful delivery of projects by co-ordinating cross-discipline interfaces.
- Utilisation of systems thinking and systems engineering approaches to delivery assurance.
- Building and maintaining close working relationships with our clients.
- Preparation of pre-qualification responses, proposals and tenders.
- Growing the Engineering Management workbank and seeking new opportunities.
What you can bring
- Proven Engineering Management delivery experience of multi-disciplinary railway and/or light rail project Design and Construction; with particular emphasis on the management and co-ordination of design activities.
- Proven experience of a technical leadership role or supporting a technical leader.
- Proven experience in undertaking the role of CEM or supporting a CEM.
- An Engineering or other relevant numerate degree qualification.
- Chartered or Incorporated Status within your core engineering discipline (civil / electrical / mechanical).
- A comprehensive understanding of relevant safety, standards and regulations associated with the UK rail and/or light rail sector.
- A proven track record of maintaining your workbank.
- Experience of providing technical responses to pre-qualification, proposals and tenders, including pricing elements.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis ?
Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.
Security clearance :
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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