Associate Technical Director (Civils & Structures)

Overview

In this role you will provide technical leadership for rail structures across major projects in the Rail South, West & Wales region, embedding quality and assurance across multidisciplinary teams. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, strengthening relationships and contributing to business growth. You will mentor engineers, drive technical governance and safety-critical reviews, and support work-winning activities to grow the rail business. This is a collaborative, commercially aware leadership position focused on delivering high-quality rail infrastructure outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery and assurance of multidisciplinary rail projects
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients and stakeholders, building strong relationships
• Support project teams through technical governance, resource planning and safety-critical reviews
• Mentor engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Contribute to work-winning activities, business development and the growth of the Rail South, West & Wales business

Key requirements

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised professional institution
• Significant experience leading the technical delivery of rail structures projects or complex multidisciplinary rail infrastructure programmes within the UK rail sector
• Strong knowledge of rail design assurance, health and safety requirements, safety-critical processes and relevant industry standards
• Capability to undertake the role of Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM) in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009, where required
• Proven experience leading technical teams, managing client relationships and delivering successful project outcomes

• Collaborative mindset
• Commercial awareness
• Mentoring and people development
• Rail design assurance
• Health and safety requirements and safety-critical processes
• Knowledge of NR/L2/INI/02009 and CEM role

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