Senior/Principal Engineer (Drainage) in Newcastle upon Tyne

Overview

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 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1,000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We are seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer with experience in the Highways/Development Infrastructure Sector to be part of our growing and vibrant drainage team working on exciting highway and development projects.

The key role is to assist, support and deputise (when required) for the Drainage Associate Director as well as the wider drainage team, along with winning and delivering projects safely, efficiently, and effectively.

You will be responsible for projects, delivery, budgets, resourcing, planning, and programming whilst also responsible for the preparation of technical outputs, coordinating with other disciplines and representing the business internally and externally.

You will also be required to play a key role in the development of the team, projects, clients, and business performance whilst also leading projects.

• Missions / Main Duties
• Responsible for the financial, technical and project management control of the civil engineering aspects of small to large projects.
• Delegate to, manage and direct Engineers and Technicians involved on projects.
• Develop and supervise junior Engineers in the team.
• Responsible for all stages of drainage designs (adoptable or non-adoptable) ensuring compliance with appropriate standards (Sewers for Adoption/Scotland, Local Design Guides, and DMRB).
• Production and delivery of Technical packages and applications.
• Directing team members in the production of Micro-drainage/Info Drainage, and Auto‑CAD models and drawings.
• Liaising with project team to ensure designs are fully co‑ordinated.
• Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of designs.
• Assist and prepare with the delivery of technical outputs within the team (Drawings, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Contract Documents and Technical Reports).
• Preparation and pricing of scope/briefs, proposals, and deliverables for new projects.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and be self‑motivated.
• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with main client contacts.
• Take commercial responsibility for projects.
• Ensure successful project delivery to time, cost, quality and other contractual requirements.
• Work with clients to understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project.
• Make presentations to clients, third parties and colleagues as appropriate.
• Be client facing, representing the Company externally at a senior level, alongside managing workload and multiple projects.
• Undertake site visits to monitor the progress of works against specifications, and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or project manager as necessary.

Essential Qualifications

• Demonstrated Civil Engineering experience within a consultancy environment.
• Good knowledge and experience of delivering surface/waste water drainage design and appropriate approval processes.
• Experience of drainage technical design on major and minor projects including a good understanding of design principles and the ability to apply them practically.
• Good knowledge of Sewers for Adoption, Sewers for Scotland and ideally DMRB, MCHW, Mf S, Local Authority guides and their applications.
• Good knowledge of standard engineering practices and a demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety including CDM.
• IT literacy with excellent knowledge of Auto‑CAD/Micro‑Drainage/Info‑Drainage, and knowledge of Civil3D and other civil engineering packages beneficial for designing and detailing highway and drainage infrastructure.
• Experience of project management with responsibility for financial and commercial aspects of projects.
• Experience of highway design beneficial.
• Ability to determine appropriate solutions with innovation and value.
• Excellent communication skills to manage client expectations and relationships with external design teams.
• Experience line‑managing and providing technical oversight for delivery teams.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior colleagues.
• Collaborative working with design teams and project stakeholders.
• Excellent written skills with preparation of technical reports and fee proposals.

Desirable Qualifications

• Deliver on time while handling multiple projects/tasks.
• Experience working with both Public and Private sector.
• Knowledge of and engagement with the civil engineering industry.
• Adaptable, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, and a desire for self‑progress.
• Flexibility, agility, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and understand the consequences of decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare.
• Electric car scheme.
• Broad suite of flexible benefits to suit lifestyle.

EEO Statement

We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

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