Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

We are looking for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Rail Civil Engineering design teams in either Manchester, Liverpool or London, supporting our Technical Directors and Design Managers to deliver a wide variety of rail infrastructure projects.

Why work for us?

As a 2024 Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work, you will join a business that is all about its people, proud of our inclusive and diverse culture. We are a company that understands a work-life balance, gets what it’s like to have a family, loves a good social and knows how to ensure our people come first. We are committed to training and development, creating new opportunities, and are always delighted to see our people develop both professionally and personally. 

A bit about us

Vextrix was founded to create a socially conscious business, where every one of our clients feels valued, and where every member of staff feels like they’re number one, that they can develop and progress and benefit from opportunities that our growing business can bring. Our people drive our values, and they’re why our clients trust us as their consultant of choice.

What’s the role?

You will be supporting our Technical Directors and Design Managers to deliver civil and structural engineering design packages. You will be working on a wide variety of rail engineering projects, where you will be responsible for leading teams to produce design packages.

You will act as a mentor to other engineers and technicians in the team, and be responsible for providing clients with high quality, technically excellent design packages. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a rapidly expanding team, including progression to Contractor’s Engineering Manager, Technical Director or Project Director roles.

What will you have?

• Strong technical design skills in civil and/or structural engineering.
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
• Experience of preparing, checking and approving design packages on Network Rail projects.
• Experience of acting as Contractor’s Responsible Engineer.
• Strong understanding of requirements of interfacing disciplines.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards and processes.

Benefits:

• Salary range: £50-65k
• Pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Annual pay review
• Professional development plan
• Unlimited opportunities for development and progression
• Empathetic, inclusive culture
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced compassionate leave
• Work from home/flexible working
• Birthday lunches

No usual recruitment process

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that respects the contribution that individuals make to our company. That means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re just as focused on who you are and the potential that you’ll bring to us. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Vextrix is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, and religion or belief.

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