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Principal Civil Engineer

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Principal Civil Engineer

A leading Tier 1 contractor in the rail industry are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join their team in Wales. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in Civil Engineering construction and knowledge of railway construction methods.
The Principal Civil Engineer role will involve undertaking design, onsite construction activities and project integration activities. You will also be required to support the integration of the Civil Engineering activities with other disciplines.

Key Duties of the Principal Civil Engineer role:
- Undertake Civil Engineering activities including, requirements capture, design, compliance management, design integration, subcontractor management, construction integration, CDM, project delivery, construction validation, commissioning, hand-back and project closeout.
- Support the Project Team with technical guidance leadership, site safety and monitor the project's performance to maximise efficiency's and project delivery.
- Coordinate the Civil Engineering activities between the Subcontractors Responsible Engineer(s), Programme Engineering Manager; Principle Project Engineer, Project Management; Construction Manager and Design Delivery Managers
- Support the Project team with the development of suitable project plans to support efficient resource management and project delivery
- Develop and adapt the project technical instructions for Civil Engineering to enable the project methodology and installation activities to be undertaken in an efficient and safe manner.
- Assist with the development of engineering design details based upon the project technical requirements.
- Capability and technical knowledge to act as the Civil design engineer where allocated
- Ensure that the risk assessment and mitigation plan is adhered to so technical risks are managed effectively.
- Undertake design reviews to ensure that Design is delivered to programme and the output is compliant with defined scope and applicable standards

Experience required for the Principal Civil Engineer role:
- Civil engineering degree
- Experience in a rail environment
- Experience from GRIP 6 onwards
- Previous experience of new depot work beneficial

Package offered for the Principal Civil Engineer role:
- Day rate of £500-£550 a day
- Secure long contract
- Additional paid overtime of requested
- MUST BE located within 1 hour of Cardiff or wiling to lodge

How to apply for Principal Civil Engineer role:

If you are interest in this Principal Civil Engineer position, then please apply via this job board or email Becca Stanton on rebecca.stanton@navartis.co.uk

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