Regional Engineering Manager

QTS Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced engineering manager to lead their function within the railway sector. This role requires proven civil engineering experience, particularly in a railway environment. You will manage engineering assurance submissions, ensure adherence to standards, and support team development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and strong design management experience. The company fosters diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Proven experience in civil engineering within a railway environment is essential.
• Familiar with railway standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering function within the region and adhere to standards.
• Manage engineering assurance submissions for works.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements prior to approval.
• Support and mentor engineering staff and graduates.

Skills

Civil Engineering experience within railway environment

Design Management experience

CEM experience

CRE experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Line management of staff and HR/Payroll related issues
• Lead the engineering function within respective region, ensure relevant standards are adhered to. Manage the process for derogation
• Lead the co-ordination and liaison with design supply chain and QTS project teams. Support project teams in optimising buildability at design stage
• Act as Contractor’ Engineering Manager (CEM) for projects
• Lead the production, review and check of Engineering Assurance submissions for temporary and permanent works
• Lead the Co-ordination and facilitation of required surveys by planning rail access, preparation of WPP/TBS and Risk Assessments as required
• Management of relevant Technical Queries (TQs) with both Designers/Client
• Manage any scope change in design/surveys and highlight this to the Project Management and commercial/estimating team
• Lead the management and development of GI requirements
• Ensure key deliverables are met with respect to the programme, budget and efficiency targets
• Assist relevant CRE’s in the provision of IDCs and the provision of relevant temporary works documentation. This may include facilitating IDC meetings and the interface between permanent and temporary works designers
• Assist wider QTS regional team as required with engineering input and attend site visits/client meetings
• Share best practice across QTS divisions. Promote innovative solutions
• Ensure designs meet Client remit/requirements prior to approval
• Participate and engage fully in company appraisal/performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, your team and wider group’s performance
• Support and mentoring for engineering staff and graduate programmes.
• Technical support for bid submissions

Skills Required

• BEng or BSc Minimum Degree in Civil Engineering
• Proven Civil Engineering experience within railway environment (Essential)
• Previous Design Management experience within collaborative contract (Desirable)
• Previous CEM (Contractor’s Engineering manager) Experience (Desirable)
• Previous CRE (Contractor’s Responsible Engineer) Experience (Essential)
• Familiar with the railway standards (Essential)
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail and highly organised

QTS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.