Associate Director - Mechanical Engineering

Egis is a global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying expertise to develop and deliver innovations and solutions for clients. Through our activities, we support the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens worldwide.

You will take the lead engineering role in managing the Mechanical design team for Egis Transportation in the UK. You will support the growth of Mechanical design services in the UK and internationally across a range of projects. You will ensure compliance to relevant engineering standards, meeting the client remit, relevant legislation, company standards, and client procedures. You will be based in our Central London office.

Responsibilities

• To support growth of the Egis team, recruitment of technical staff and mentoring of junior engineers
• You may be required to act in the role of Mechanical CRE within rail projects; responsible for the technical mechanical deliverables across the project
• Plan and co-ordinate the activities of the mechanical design team (CAD/BIM, engineers, expert resources)
• Liaise with Client’s team for related issues or decisions, represent design teams in meetings, provide technical opinion or support as needed
• Proactively review design documentation to ensure compliance with standards and requirements
• Review, evaluate and implement industry standards to ensure compliance of engineering deliverables
• Coordinate the Quality aspects of the mechanical sub-systems deliverables as per the project Quality Management plan principles
• Review and approve deliverables, act as a technical control point across projects
• Maintain and develop team competency within your discipline, including:
  • Competency assessment
  • Professional reviews
  • Training plan
  • Guidance and mentoring to junior team members
  • Support the senior team in growing the technical capability of the discipline/business
• Support the senior team to implement efficient processes to manage safety assurance (CDM, CSM-RA and interoperability), and Verification and Validation (V&V) technical assurance
• Promote sustainable design and development (Eco-Design)
• Promotion and encouragement of innovation

Other Opportunities

• Working on opportunities across the UK and international business to support growth of revenue and capability
• Projects for multiple commissions across the UK and international business
• Technical Lead for specific assignments or projects with responsibility for all EDC production activities and outputs

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • BSc or equivalent in a numerate, scientific or engineering subject
  • Chartered Engineer/Technician membership or equivalent professional status
  • Extensive experience in engineering/technical functions, with experience as CRE/CEM in major infrastructure/transportation projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively to deliver on time to programme
  • Project and team-running experience in UK consultancy, client, or contractor organisation
  • Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage stakeholders and suppliers
  • Excellent engineering, analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience of working in an engineering production environment
  • Good knowledge of UK design standards (e.g., Network Rail, HS2, TfL, National Highways)
  • Excellent management skills to support, mentor and animate a team of engineers and technicians
  • Excellent knowledge of regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR)
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of railway infrastructure/highways systems and operating requirements
  • Understanding of interdisciplinary work within rail or highways environments
  • Experience in design and build projects
  • Understanding of multi-disciplinary design delivery and design stage gates
  • Experience working with offshore global design production centres
  • Appreciation of environmental issues in engineering, including low carbon design
  • Understanding of BIM standards, design integration procedures and relevant legislation
  • Knowledge of quality assurance

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at Egis are an Equal Opportunities employer and recognise the value of a diverse organisation. Applications are assessed based on experience, criteria and suitability for the role. We value contribution and, if you work for Egis, you will be included, listened to, and respected.