Deputy Head of Engineering & Environment
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The Deputy M401/M402 (Main Civils and Tunnel Contract Package) Head of Engineering & Environment (HoEE) will provide technical support and leadership to the MetroLink Directorate team responsible for managing the design and construction of the main contractors.
The role holder will work on a challenging project, bring innovative technology and delivery methods to MetroLink, and manage the assurance and approvals of the design, construction, test, and trial running phases of the new MetroLink system.
Responsibilities
Manage technical leadership within the area of the design.
Oversee a team of engineers to ensure the successful completion of system design assurance for the solution, while maintaining the design baseline until it receives acceptance from both the customer and the Commission for Rail Regulation (CRR).
Provide technical support to the Independent Safety Assessor team during the system integration and acceptance phase of the project.
Bring innovative technology and delivery methods to MetroLink.
Conduct technical investigations into both equipment level and system level anomalies, liaising with design and construction engineers as required.
Maintain the design and production baselines through to design acceptance, including specifications, interfaces, cable data sheets, BOMs and certification documentation, liaising with production, the DO and safety engineers as required.
Provide work package estimates that balance quality, compliance, and cost – subsequently discharge work packages to time, quality, and cost.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to the engineering team, ensuring all engineering activities align with MetroLinks goals and industry standards, and mentor and guide a team of engineers.
Lead engagement with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
Provide regular updates on project progress and address any concerns.
Identify any potential risks and develop necessary mitigation strategies to minimise them.
Promote an equitable, inclusive and collaborative workplace.
Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role throughout the project.
Qualifications
Experience in a civil engineering environment, with experience leading a team of discipline engineers during the design, construction, and integration phase of a project.
Civil engineering rail experience required.
Metro rail experience advantageous.
Experience managing a Design-Build (DB) contractor to deliver and prepare system and sub-system specifications based on customer requirements, ensuring that these specifications fully meet the customer's needs.
Experience in Systems Engineering lifecycle activities including through the design and development phases into production, integration, verification, validation, and acceptance.
Experience with the operational environment (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, EMC), safety, security, human factors, RAM.
Experience working with customers, presenting technical solutions, or chairing design reviews as required.
Skills
Knowledge of the relevant and related engineering specifications and standards, IS, BS, EN, NFPA and other international standards.
Knowledge of related civil, structural, and temporary works activities.
Experience with managing design resources and deliverable outputs.
Ability to work as part of a team to generate a coherent set of specifications, interface documentation and estimates liaising with other functions and departments as required.
Experience with project controls and report writing.
Ability to effectively engage with and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.
Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the project.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and ensure cohesive project delivery.
Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to keep the project on track.
Understanding of railway systems, including design, operations, and safety standards.
Experience in quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards.
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and relate to individuals and groups – both technical and non-technical.
Strong analytical and organisational skills.
Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service.
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