Design Engineer [B&C][Architecture & Buildings]

At Network Rail, we have many employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable, and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.

Brief Description

“I am a firm believer in creating the right environment, providing the right tools and instilling trust in our people to deliver the best they can for themselves and for the team. Our people are our shop front, are our brand, are our ambassadors and giving opportunities to excel is paramount to enable us to deliver on our promise to our customers. For me finding solutions to challenging problems is why we exist as a team, this could drive efficiency in what we do day in day out or coming up with bespoke solutions to industry problems. Breaking down the building blocks to enable greater understanding of a problem is the way our inquisitive team works and by then rebuilding using our collective capabilities in an open, caring and trusting environment is how we systematically solve unique challenges for the industry, and our passenger” Leevan Finney, Engineering Services Director

Who you would work for…

Engineering Services is a function within Route Services. We sit as a central team to provide national skills and activities which enable regions and industry partners to deliver the railway for our customers.

As a large central functional team which focus on engineering delivery, we have many roles from pure engineering to project management and touch every part of the railway from track, power, signalling to the lifts and escalators which are essential to keep our stations moving.

Being multi-disciplinary means we have great opportunities to work in design, development or even the delivery of activities such as our own points operating equipment which move trains from one track to another up to 125mph.

We are recruiting for a specific role within the team, and we need an enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring individual to join our team.

Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist., This position is for an experienced Buildings & Civil Design Engineer who is self-motivated, diligent and has a track record of leading building and civil designs in a multi discipline team with knowledge of the UK rail industry. The successful candidate will join our team leading B&C designs for new and existing stations, rail maintenance depots, and corporate office projects with a focus on the early stages of design development (RIBA Stage 0 to 3).

The ideal candidate will be competent in Engineering Management of Railway Projects and have experience as a Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) for B&C designs, with knowledge of inclusive and accessible design standards and best practice guidance. The candidate should also be able to effectively communicate directly with clients and stakeholders and participate in progress meetings, stakeholder workshops and option selection meetings as necessary, to ensure timely execution of the project.

The candidate should also be able to maintain adherence to the quality management system in place, managing the project for compliance and conduct quality assurance checks to ensure the relevant standards are being followed.

The role involves working collaboratively with a small local team and virtually with the national team on a wide range of projects and taking responsibility for a range of exciting building & civil projects across the national railway network.

Engineering Services are a part of Route Services and provide a managed service for design delivery through a regionally structured, multi-disciplinary organisation and relationships with supply chain design organisations. Engineering Services bring a range of different specialisations including Signalling, E&P, M&E, B&C, Architecture & Building and Track Design that complement each other to improve the overall diverse service offering.

• An engineering degree or equivalent industry-recognised training qualification.


• Competent in Engineering Management of Railway Projects and experience as a Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE).


• A working knowledge of rail engineering; relevant successful experience working in the principal discipline and an adequate understanding of all other related disciplines.


• Experience in design of Buildings/structures using Eurocode, Network Rail Standards, Railway Group Standards and using structural analysis software.


• A demonstrable aptitude for option development.


• Strong evaluation and decision-making skills.


• An ability to work and communicate effectively in a team context, and directly with Clients.


• An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure.


• CDM, Risk assessment and external audit competency.


• Exhibit strong report writing, communication and numerical skills. Have the ability to design in different materials using software packages.


Desirable but not essential


• Membership of a relevant engineering professional institution. Chartered or working towards your Chartership.


• Experience in Railway Civil & Structural Engineering, including detailed design, assessment and conceptual design of Railway Bridge and Civil Structures. Knowledge of Railway environment and constructability will be an added advantage.


• Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.
  
  We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognize that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
  
  We are an organisation who cares about our employees and our employee benefits reflect this these include, Flexible working patterns, A range of pension schemes, Healthcare Scheme and so much more. Access to ‘My Benefits’ portal which include discounts in food, technology and experience days., Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.


• Defined benefit pension scheme.


• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.


• Up to 75% off leisure travel for you and your family (subject to terms and conditions)


• ️Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.


• Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.


• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.


• ️Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.


• Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.


• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments