Associate/Principal Civil or Structural Engineer in Whitehall

Location: London

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Engineering / Civil Engineering

Company: Hays

Consultant: Sagar Odedra

Hays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside

Principal Civil or Structural Engineers required:

• 1 x Rail Engineer
• 1 x Maritime Engineer
• 1 x Associate Infrastructure Engineer

The Opportunity:

Multiple exciting opportunities have arisen to join a growing Infrastructure Engineering team as an Associate / Principal Infrastructure Engineer. The roles offer the opportunity to lead and develop projects across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure sectors including Rail, Maritime, Asset Management, Temporary Works, Highways, Water and Aviation.

This is a senior leadership position for an ambitious and highly motivated Chartered Engineer who can combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, client relationship management, project leadership and team development. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future growth of the Infrastructure Engineering business whilst maintaining hands-on involvement in project delivery.

The role will involve working on a varied portfolio of projects including:

• Rail infrastructure, station developments, bridge renewals and enhancement schemes.
• Maritime and coastal infrastructure, including ports, terminals, flood defence structures and marine facilities.
• Asset management and condition assessments.
• Temporary works, highways, aviation and water-sector infrastructure projects.
• Multidisciplinary design and inspection programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Act as Technical Lead across a range of infrastructure projects. Provide technical assurance and oversight throughout the project life cycle. Review, check and approve designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports. Lead inspections, examinations, condition assessments and scoping visits. Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, industry guidance and safety regulations. Support practical engineering solutions including defect remediation and repair strategies.
• Project & Commercial Management: Lead projects from inception through to completion. Manage budgets, programmes, resources and project performance. Monitor risks, variations, change control and commercial performance. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Support invoicing, financial forecasting and commercial reporting activities.
• Leadership & People Development: Lead, mentor and develop engineers and graduates. Act as a Line Manager and Supervising Civil Engineer. Support progression towards Professional Chartership. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Work closely with senior leadership to support the growth and capability of the team.
• Client Development & Work Winning: Build and maintain strong client relationships. Prepare fee proposals, tenders and bid submissions. Identify opportunities for business growth and service expansion. Support presentations, marketing initiatives, case studies and award submissions. Promote the organisation's technical capability to both existing and prospective clients.
• Governance, Compliance & Quality: Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation. Uphold governance, quality assurance and business management systems. Drive best practice and continuous improvement across project delivery. Champion Safety by Design principles throughout all project stages.

About You:

We are keen to speak with experienced civil or structural engineers who possess:

• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or IStructE).
• Significant experience delivering complex infrastructure projects within Rail, Maritime or related sectors.
• Strong project leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent client-facing, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering designs and calculations.
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM Regulations.
• Experience of multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Commercial awareness and financial management experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis software such as Tekla Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer, Robot, MIDAS, LUSAS, Geo5 or similar.

Desirable:

• Rail CRE(D) experience.
• Experience across Maritime, Temporary Works, Highways, Water or Aviation sectors.
• Proven experience leading major bids and work-winning activities.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working arrangements
• Incentive scheme
• Health insurance cash plan
• Annual leave buy, sell and carry-over scheme
• Professional qualification support
• Long service awards
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life assurance / death in service cover
• Annual season ticket loan
• Generous maternity and paternity benefits
• Employee referral awards
• Career progression within a growing Infrastructure Engineering team

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal or Associate-level Engineer looking to take a leading role in the delivery, growth and strategic development of a multidisciplinary Infrastructure Engineering business.