Principal Electrical Engineer in York

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 1000 in the UK & Ireland, we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

SYSTRA is an international engineering and consulting group specialising in rail (passenger and freight), public transport and the Built Environment. We work with our clients to find innovative solutions to complex issues concerning the location and movement of people, goods and services and the environment in which we live, work and relax. We innovate to meet our clients’ needs, prepare mass transit for tomorrow, and propose ever more resilient solutions for the built environment. Infrastructure engineering has to adopt new technology, cater for new habits and satisfy new demands. To go beyond, SYSTRA commits to put people at the heart of design and improve infrastructure efficiency. We are dedicated to delivering excellence to our clients through our entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm whilst promoting a culture of listening, teamwork and employee empowerment. With ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join SYSTRA Ltd as we continue to develop and raise our profile in the UK.

Missions/Main Duties

• Production and approval of design concepts, drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
• Establishment of internal design standards and/or processes to achieve a continuous improvement in quality and efficiency, contributing to long term technical development of the office by application of new techniques, procedures and practices.
• To work at any position within a project team to achieve the project objectives.
• Competent to work unsupervised and to supervise others; competent to check and approve the work of others; competent to sign off design certificates on behalf of the company.
• Preparation, checking and/or approval of feasibility studies, outline and detailed design technical reports and other written documents.
• Implement effective, value for money and innovative design solutions to meet technical and project requirements.
• Prepare and check engineering designs, calculations, and oversee production.
• Prepare and check technical documents and reports and assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations.
• Effective management of and response to project related correspondence.
• Acting as representative within the Technical Directorate and Production Centres in the wider SYSTRA Group.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve, and grow together.

People and stakeholder accountabilities

• Day to day management, planning, leading and motivating your team.
• Ensure project requirements are effectively communicated to the team.
• Responsible for management and personnel issues for direct reports.
• Advice and guidance is provided for staff, and professional development is actively pursued. Develop staff to ensure the skills are available within the team to meet business objectives.
• Review and monitor staff performance via the appraisal process and other methods.
• Supervise the training & development and mentoring of junior staff.
• Manage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Management of teams of engineers and external suppliers.
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure designs are buildable and represent value for money as well as the wider design team to ensure consistency and quality of deliverables across all projects.
• Good relationships are maintained with all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company.
• Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, and retention of team members to build a high-performing and engaged team.
• Communicate relevant business updates, strategic objectives, and key information to the team in a timely and effective manner, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Ensure full compliance with people policies and procedure, proactively managing people-related risks to maintain a fair and safe working environment.
• Create and maintain a working environment in which SYSTRA’s behavioural expectations are recognised and demonstrated through daily interactions with colleagues and clients. Actively lead by example by considering role-modelling SYSTRA behaviours, recognising and celebrating team members who exemplify these behaviours, providing constructive feedback for improvement, and fostering a supportive environment that enables all colleagues to contribute.

Financial and project accountabilities

• Delivery of work to programme, budget and specification.
• Planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finance.
• Prepare and check contract documents and scheme cost estimates.
• Project administration reporting to the Project Manager including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets.

Profile/Skills

• Extensive knowledge of, and proven experience of building and leading teams within large multi-disciplinary projects for electrical services design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure including railway lineside systems (points heating, signalling power, level crossings, general LV distribution) and/or lighting, small power, containment, earthing and fire alarms.
• Experience in the use of industry wide software for electrical calculation purposes and the ability to advise the business on the procurement of new applications to support project delivery.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues associated with railway lineside systems and/or the Built Environment.
• Qualification: HNC or equivalent.
• Professional status: CEng or equivalent.

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent.