Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Senior Rail Shaft & Headhouse Design Engineer
London, United Kingdom Permanent Contracts, Equipment & Platforms
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Senior Rail Shaft & Headhouse Design Engineer to join our Shafts & Headhouses team in London. This is a key position within our Commercial business unit across Eurostar, Transport for London, and Network Rail, assisting with bidirectional projects across UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the detailed design of both existing and new rail shafts, headhouses, and related infrastructure across platform and work areas
- With MBC, the main contractor for HS2, communication with quality, accreditation, and construction teams will be a key requirement
- Focus on the roadblocks connecting Network Rail, network Edistructs, and assets through innovative solutions for large technical challenges
- Ensure quality management and the day-to-day delivery of work, liaising with both client-facing and internal teams
- Provide technical support in terms of budget/risk management and business development for both new build and capital upgrades
- Work closely with commercial and operations teams to ensure timely and robust delivery of work
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The role holds opportunities for engagement with more complex infrastructure technologies than typical at Brunel.
Your Specification
- School-leaver or university graduate with degree-level education and 2+ years relevant hydrocarbon/fuelled plant experience
- Interest in project-based environments within maintenance processes
- Proficiency with 3D engineering simulation software, including AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Familiarity with EN14343:7 (Headhouse & Shafts) standards required
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with clear verbal/written reporting
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Why Us?
- Exciting work: Develop new ways to provide service solutions for the future
- Diverse projects: Operate on billions of pounds worth of rolling stock and infrastructure developments across London and Europe
- No offiziell asynchronous work: A close-knit team with a positive work culture
- Innovation: Be part of a business taking risks and making bold moves to drive new ideas, enabling even greater achievements
- Competitive benefits remain a priority: Full benefits package available upon successful applicant selection
Closing date: 31 July 2026 – apply now and design future mobility!
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