Senior Engineer (Highways)

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 8,250 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

SYSTRA are looking to expand our Signature Team in the UK, working on high profile infrastructure projects such as TransPennine Route Upgrade and HS2, we are building on our 50 years of success in the UK by growing our team and looking for passionate people to deliver projects across our portfolio.

We are now seeking to strengthen and grow our Engineering team in our Birmingham, Manchester, and York offices, initially working as part of our Main Works Civils High Speed 2 project team, by recruiting an experienced Civil/Highways Engineer.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of experience within the Civil Engineering/Transportation/Infrastructure sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Civil/Highways Engineer to further their career in a highly motivated and inspirational environment.

The Senior Engineer will be accountable for the design delivery of allocated civil engineering work packages, ensuring:

• Delivery of all the specified project outcomes on time, within budget and to the client’s specifications
• Project requirements are fully met
• Technically sound design solutions are produced, including all associated reporting and cost estimating, to programme and within budget
• Compliance with all relevant technical standards
• Advice and guidance is provided for staff, and professional development is actively pursued
• Good relationships are maintained with all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company

Main Duties

Working in collaboration with our designers and contract partners, the Senior Engineer will be involved in a variety of tasks such as:

• Act as design production lead of work packages
• Lead technical excellence in delivery of designs
• Ensure technically sound solutions are produced meeting client specifications, including all associated reporting and cost estimating, to programme and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, graduates
• Develop innovative solutions to design problems
• Responsible for mentoring and development of staff
• Responsible for the allocation of work to designers including utilisation
• Collaborate with international technical design teams in the delivery of designs.
• Responsible for the production of all design to resolve client challenges
• Responsible for the delivery of CDM and design compliances
• Contributing to long term technical development of the office by application of new techniques, procedures and practices.
• Develop a strong focused client relationship
• Effective management of and response to project related correspondence
• Acting as representative within the Technical Directorate and Production Centres in the wider SYSTRA Group,
• Assist and support the Principal Engineer where required

Requirements

• You will hold a Batchelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or other relevant subject area)
• Ideally you will be working towards or nearing chartered engineer status (CENG, MICE)
• You must have proven post graduate experience working in a design environment on a range of civil engineering infrastructure projects that could include, highways, drainage, developments, rail or civil infrastructure
• Experience of using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ideally you will have experience of OpenRoads Design Software
• You will have excellent communication skills

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how Systra can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments to support you in your application or interview process please email:

reasonableadjustments@systra.com  where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.