Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Contribute to the delivery of permanent works civils and structures projects across the rail sector.
• Challenge briefs and contribute innovative engineering solutions based on sound engineering principles.
• Produce engineering calculations, reports, sketches and design deliverables to relevant standards and best practice.
• Support the development of design philosophies and technical approaches.
• Attend site inspections and surveys to inform design development.
• Assist in undertaking design checks and technical reviews where appropriate.
• Produce and maintain Designer's Risk Assessments and Decision Logs.
• Work closely with technicians and designers to ensure coordinated and efficient project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Safe by Design principles and engineering standards.
• Support project delivery within agreed programme, quality and budget targets.
• Attend meetings with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across the design team.
• Work within BIM project environments where required.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious engineer who is passionate about infrastructure design and keen to develop their career within a growing rail engineering team.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Working towards IEng or CEng accreditation with a recognised professional institution.
• Minimum three years' experience in the design of civil engineering structures.
• Experience within the rail sector, with an understanding of bridges, stations, earthworks, drainage and associated infrastructure.
• Good understanding of engineering principles and structural design practices.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, reports and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry design standards.
• Familiarity with structural assessment and design software.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and buildability considerations.
• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively across multiple projects.

Desirable

• Experience working on Network Rail projects.
• Understanding of the CRE process and engineering assurance requirements.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Safe by Design principles.
• Experience working within BIM-led project environments.
• Site inspection and survey experience.
• Sentinel PTS certification.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a Design Engineer role. It is an opportunity to join a growing team at the start of an exciting expansion in South Wales, helping to establish a new engineering presence while working on a varied portfolio of rail infrastructure projects.

You'll collaborate with highly experienced engineering professionals, gain exposure to complex and technically challenging schemes, and benefit from structured development and mentoring to support your progression towards professional qualification and future leadership opportunities.

If you're looking to take the next step in your engineering career and help shape the future of our Civil & Structural Design capability in South Wales, we'd love to hear from you.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk

Recruitment Manager