Arcadis
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Birmingham, West Midlands
Principal Engineers - Rail HS2 - Birmingham
Overview
Job Description
Principal Engineers - Rail - HS2 - Birmingham We currently have great opportunities for Rail Engineers at all levels to join our team based in Birmingham to lead and deliver our flagship HS2 main work civils contract - sections C2 and C3 and also progress a programme of Network Rail based projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and successful team that is growing rapidly. Successful candidates will be rewarded with a rich diet of interesting and challenging rail projects and an opportunity to develop their careers with a successful global engineering consultancy. At Arcadis, we never lose sight of what's most important. Because look beyond our projects and programmes and you'll see it's about human stories. From remaking public spaces that bring people together, to making cities easier to navigate, we're focused on making an impact where it matters most - and improving quality of life. It's a big challenge. And why we need people committed to bringing their best, who deliver on their promises. People who value different perspectives, build sustainable relationships and dare to shape the future. People who seize the experiences available to transform their world - and the world around them. It's a shared goal amongst 27,000 Arcadians. And one we can only achieve by working together and applying our skills and expertise across design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services. It's how we'll find solutions to our clients' most complex challenges. And how we'll deliver exceptional results, today and tomorrow. About The Team Our UK Rail Team continues to add to their impressive list of project awards and recent successes have seen them secure some of the UK's most high profile, complex and stimulating projects to complement their existing portfolio of works on programmes including Network Rail Northern and Central Programmes, HS2, Crossrail and renewals and enhancement schemes across Network Rail Routes. Representing approximately 16% of our global business, the railway sector is one of Arcadis core markets, a position it has held throughout our 150-year history. We have an enviable reputation for delivery of some of the UK's, and indeed the World's, most prestigious and challenging schemes. We have been involved in all major rail programmes since the 1980s including the Jubilee Line Extension, West Coast Main Line, Thameslink, Crossrail, IEP, HS1, Northern Hub, HS2, and Euston Redevelopment. We are focused on working with our clients to help them achieve the best possible outcomes from their built and natural assets. Role Description Reporting within a clearly defined career path framework you will provide design delivery on a variety of civils led multi-disciplinary projects within the rail environment and have the opportunity to contribute to HS2 or CP6 programmes. As we operate in such a diverse marketplace, you will gain an experience of working on a wide and varied portfolio of projects which will enhance your skills and test your technical knowledge. You will be a key technical team member in the Birmingham Rail design team, involved the delivery of project-related tasks to meet budget, time-frame and quality targets, meeting or exceeding client expectations, promoting and marketing all facets of Arcadis services during interfaces with clients and other sectors and disciplines, contributing towards the achievement of the divisional business plan and to build networks within the industry. We will ensure that we offer personal development which will allow you to progress your career and offer you the opportunity to be mentored by industry recognised Technical Leaders in their field who will lend you their experience and ensure that the training you receive will give you the best possible chance of success. Essential Experience You will have gained civil / structural design experience within the rail sector and in a consultancy environment Experience preparing design deliverables using civil engineering design software packages You will be an Innovative thinker, a team player, proactive and delivery focused An aptitude for Building Information Modelling and the workflow associated with projects delivered in a Common Data Environment You will possess the enthusiasm to tackle stretch tasks You will be flexible to travel throughout the UK Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven planning and organisation skills Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications Duties & Responsibilities You will be able to guide and provide technical advice to junior team members, to support them in their delivery on the project and in their professional development You will provide technical expertise into assigned projects under professional supervision for the successful delivery of technically challenging designs. As we operate in such a diverse marketplace, we can safely say that you will gain an experience of working on a wide and varied portfolio of projects w