Deputy Head of Engineering & Environment
Deputy M401 and Deputy 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 be involved in working on a challenging project, bringing innovative technology and delivery methods to MetroLink, and will manage the assurance and approvals of the design, construction, test, and trial running phases of the new MetroLink system.
A Little About The Role
* 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 equipment‑level and system‑level anomalies, liaising with design and construction engineers as required.
* Be responsible for maintaining 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 that all engineering activities align with MetroLink’s goals and industry standards, and mentor and guide a team of engineers.
* Lead engagement with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing concerns.
* Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise their impact.
* 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.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Experience in a civil engineering environment, 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 these specifications fully meet the customer's needs.
* Experience in Systems Engineering lifecycle activities through design and development, into production, integration, verification, validation and acceptance.
* Experience with operational environments (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, EMC), safety, security, human factors and RAM.
* Experience working with customers, presenting technical solutions or chairing design reviews as required.
Core Skills
* Knowledge of relevant engineering specifications and standards, IS, BS, EN, NFPA and other international standards.
* Knowledge of civil, structural and temporary works activities.
* Experience managing design resources and deliverable outputs.
* Ability to work as part of a team to produce coherent specifications, interface documentation and estimates, liaising with other functions and departments.
* Experience with project controls and report writing.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Expertise in identifying, assessing and mitigating project risks.
* Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
* Understanding of railway systems, including design, operations and safety standards.
* Experience in quality assurance processes.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements.
* Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
* Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high‑quality service.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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