Main Duties:

• Local management of people, projects and clients reporting through your discipline and office.
• Promote our rail sector services both within and external to JNP Group.
• Preparation of railway technical approval submissions in accordance with NR/L2/CIV/003 and in accordance with Network Rail Company Standards.
• Preparation of civil and structural engineering designs using manual calculations and industry standard software.
• Liaise and communicate with clients and external agencies i.e. Network Rail, Environment Agency, Regional Highway Authorities and Sewerage authorities etc.
• Represent JNP Group at meetings and in writing when required and attend site to undertake surveys and inspections.
• Control the programmed performance of projects.
• Overseeing the preparation of drawings by technicians.
• Preparation of structural reports on buildings and other structures.

Training & Development:

• You will ideally have a Professional Qualification commensurate with your Academic Qualifications.
• You will be expected to attend in-house and external training courses, seminars, institution events, and generally comply with the ‘Continuing Professional Development’ requirements of:
  • JNP Group’s QA System – ‘Training Procedures and Guidance Notes’.
  • The training requirements of the professional body to which you are (or become) affiliated.
• You will be encouraged to advance within the project team and company hierarchy within JNP Group. Advancement will depend on your ability to demonstrate your capabilities and commitment to a career with JNP.

Education & Learning Experience:

Relevant experience and degree in an appropriate discipline and working towards membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, or similar learned society/professional body.

Experience of managing a design team and successful track record of delivering projects.

Technical Skills:

• Conversant with Network Rail Company Standards and Railway Group Standards.
• Working knowledge of relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Depending on discipline; The ability to use industry standard computer software such as Tekla Structural Designer, TEDDS, Fasttrack Building Designer, Master Series, S-Frame, GeoSlide.
• PTS & DCCR certification preferred. Training will be given to the right candidate if required.

Competencies:

• Willingness to work occasional weekend and night shifts for the purpose of surveys and inspections.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own projects and resources within agreed time scales.
• Ability to manage the workload of your team including graduate engineers and technicians.
• Have a commercial understanding of fee management.
• Act professionally in the interests of JNP Group.