Job Summary
Atkins is one of the world's leading rail engineers. Its rail business is the largest in its field in Europe. We undertake projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction management. Our engineers are skilled in the design of bridges and tunnels, passenger stations, freight terminals, maintenance and support facilities, and embankments and cuttings. We have committed forward workload and a strategy to achieve growth through expanding our existing client base to provide consultancy services including feasibility surveys, outline design, detailed design, and consultancy advice. An opportunity has arisen in our Derby Office for a Senior Engineer to join this expanding division.
Requirements
You will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (or approaching Chartered status) with relevant and appropriate experience of civil engineering design / consultancy, some of which will ideally be in the rail sector. Previous experience as a team leader would be beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Your primary role will be the design and assesment of various bridges and structures within the railway environment.
- You will work within a team of engineers and technicians working on multi-disciplinary rail projects.
- You will be responsible for supervising work, ensuring that it is carried out to the appropriate technical standards and that it is managed to programme and budget.
- On certain projects you will take the role of Project Manager which includes liaising with the client and responsibility for commercial issues.
- You will play a key part in the management and running of the projects including marketing and resource planning.
Rewards and Benefits
As a Sunday Times Top 20 Employer we believe in looking after our staff. The pressures and pace of modern life mean that we need to take care to give sufficient priority to our health and well-being. With this in mind, we have a generous rewards and benefits scheme including:- - 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to sell 5 or buy up to 15 days additional leave
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Atkins will match and double employee contributions
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Personal accident cover
- Share incentive plan (after 6 months service)
- Professional fees paid
- Private medical insurance discount
- Income Protection
- Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
- Gym and Health Club discounts. Plus a range of discounted rates on holidays and UK attractions and experiences.
- Childcare vouchers
- Give as you earn – charity contributions
- Bike 4 Work Scheme
- Employee Car Share Scheme*
- Sports and social activities*
*Not available at all locations
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