ATKINS Senior Structural Design Engineer

Recruiter: ATKINS
Job Reference: JRx-1832-44197-RL1204
Date Advertised: 15 October 2007
Duration of Employment: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: London/South East
Salary / Hourly Rate: 36000 - 48000


Job Summary

Atkins is one of the world's leading rail engineers. Its rail business is the largest in its field in Europe.

We have committed forward workload and a strategy to achieve growth through expanding our existing client base to provide consultancy services including GRIP 1-3 feasibilities, outline design, detailed design, and consultancy advice.

As part of the provision of locally-based multi-functional railway consultancy services, there is a need in our Croydon office for an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer (Stations and Platforms) to join our Structural Design Team.

We have recently relocated to modern new offices at number 1 Croydon which is immediately adjacent to East Croydon Rail, tram and bus station. The newly refurbished office affords a clean, modern workplace; providing you with a healthy and professional working environment.

Current major rail projects include upgrade and improvement works on Thameslink, Docklands Light Railway and Kings Cross Station as well as work on the East London Line extension and W10 Route Clearance work in the South East.


Responsibilities

* Management of multiple projects, so as to achieve the clients objectives to cost and programme
* Prepare and lead proposals and offers for projects with defined design and cost parameters
* Undertake independent studies/analysis and preparing recommendations and conclusions for formal review
* Effectively manage own time which may if necessary be allocated to more than one project
* Build client relationships and identify business prospects, and develop sales opportunities

Requirements

* Extensive experience in UK building design and analysis
* Chartered Structural Engineer or Civil Engineer
* Competent user of industry standard software to include design, office & planning software
* Able to review and certify compliance
* Proactive team player able to lead and drive projects from concept to closure
* Acknowledged expertise in structural/civil engineering and able to exercise technical leadership
* You will have demonstrated the ability to work within budget, to control costs and manage change control
* You will be commercially aware and have a flexible attitude to both the type of work undertaken and the level of responsibility


Training + Development

Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We encourage participation in all forms of training and have an active programme of in-house and well as external training for all of our engineers.
Reward & Benefits As a Sunday Times Top 20 Employer we believe in looking after our staff. The pressures and pace of modern life means that we need to take care to give sufficient priority to our health and well-being. With this in mind, we have a generous rewards and benefits scheme including:- 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to sell 5 or buy up to 15 days additional leave Contributory Pension Scheme – Atkins will match and double employee contributions Life Assurance Scheme Personal accident cover Share incentive plan (after 6 months service) Professional fees paid Pr...

ATKINS Civil Engineering Team Leader (Cardiff)

Recruiter: ATKINS
Job Reference: JRx-1832-45446-RL1341
Date Advertised: 08 April 2008
Duration of Employment: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Wales
Salary / Hourly Rate: 27000 - 37000

Job Summary

Atkins Rail's Western team comprises nearly 50 staff, of which around 25 are civil, structural, geotechnical and permanent way engineers.

The team work on all aspects of heavy civil engineering projects, including bridge design and assessment, structural design of signal gantries, stations and depots, foundation design, earthworks stabilisation and permanent way (track) layouts.

Some of our key projects recently include Earl's Court Station Modernisation, South Wales Resignalling, and the West Coast Main Line Upgrade. Our engineers also work on international projects in Europe, the middle East and Africa.

Our Swindon office has a strong ethos of team working and collaboration. Projects are delivered by groups formed within the local office, and across regional offices of Atkins (Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff, and Exeter), as well as across UK national teams including London and Birmingham.

We now have an opportunity for a Civil Engineering Team Leader to run a new Civils Team based in our Cardiff office, supporting the Civil Engineering Manager. This role would ideally suit a newly chartered civil engineer who is looking for a new challenge to join a new and expanding team to work on a wide range of challenging projects.

Requirements

* Good understanding of the rail industry or other similar safety critical industry and associated rules and regulations essential
* Appropriate level of experience in civil structures design preferably gained within multi-disciplinary teams and covering one or more of the following

Station buildings and platform designStructural design for Signalling schemesStructure inspection, assessment, refurbishment & reconstruction design (Bridges, Tunnels, Stations and Depots)Permanent way S&C and plain line design

* Chartered Engineer
* Civil Engineering Degree (or equivalent)
* Strong IT skills
* Appropriate health and safety training certificates

Responsibilities

* Lead a Civils team providing supervision and guidance to team members to ensure optimum use of resources
* Provide engineering judgement and experience within the team and mentor less experienced engineers
* Carry out work within an agreed cost and programme
* Carry out studies, designs, inspections and the like

Training

Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We run a Continuous Development Programme of lunchtime seminars every fortnight.
Reward & Benefits

As a Sunday Times Top 20 Employer we believe in looking after our staff. The pressures and pace of modern life means that we need to take care to give sufficient priority to our health and well-being. With this in mind, we have a generous rewards and benefits scheme including:-
25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to sell 5 or buy up to 15 days additional leave Contributory Pension Scheme – Atkins will match and double employee contributions Life Assurance Scheme Personal accident cover Share incentive plan (after 6 months service) Professional fees paid Private medical insurance discount Income Protection ...

ATKINS Senior Transport Managing Consultant

Recruiter: ATKINS
Job Reference: JRx-1832-46501-RL1427
Date Advertised: 20 May 2008
Duration of Employment: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: West Midlands
Salary / Hourly Rate: Competitive

Job Description

As a result of continued growth, we are currently recruiting Senior Transport Managing Consultants to join our team. This position will give you the opportunity to work on major, international projects alongside executives, engineers, bankers, lawyers, insurers, developers and entrepreneurs. You will gain a thorough insight into the top teams of major projects and their financial drivers. You will have the opportunity to win and deliver a wide range of short, medium and long-term high-value consultancy commissions. You will also have an involvement in the development of this rapidly growing facet of Atkins’ business. The successful applicant will be able to choose from any of our main Rail offices (Birmingham, Croydon, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Swindon, Warrington, York). The team is currently working on projects un the UK, Ireland, USA, France, Denmark, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Japan, Brazil and Kazakhstan. Our wide-ranging portfolio includes:

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to focus their work on all aspects of Transport Management Consultancy from the initial bidding stage through to delivery of a project.

Requirements

The successful applicants will possess the following attributes / skills:

* MEng qualified (or equivalent)
* A recognised professional qualification
* You will have a genuine interest in business management and development
* You will be able to demonstrate excellent project / programme management skills
* The successful applicant will be experienced in bidding, winning and delivering major projects and high value consultancy commissions
* Ideally, you will be fluent in more than one European Language

Rewards and Benefits

# 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy up to 15 days additional annual leave
# Contributory Pension Scheme – Atkins will match and double employee contributions
# Life Assurance Scheme
# Personal accident cover
# Share incentive plan (after 6 months service)
# Professional fees paid
# Give as you earn – charity contributions
# Private medical insurance discount
# Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice
# Childcare vouchers
# Sports and social activities

ATKINS Principal Tunnel Engineer

Recruiter: ATKINS
Job Reference: JRx-1832-43186-DE3438
Date Advertised: 18 September 2007
Duration of Employment: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: London/South East
Salary / Hourly Rate: Competitive

Job Summary

Atkins is the largest engineering consultant in the UK, largest multi-disciplinary firm in Europe and fourth largest design firm in the world, with a turnover of £1.2Bn. The post of Principal Tunnel Engineer will afford opportunities commensurate with a company of such size.

Atkins has an impressive current portfolio of prestigious tunnelling projects in the UK and internationally including high profile rail projects in Dubai and South Africa and seeks to expand the current team of dedicated technical specialists to deliver these exciting commissions, and to extend their capability in underground technology further within the UK and worldwide.

The position is offered as a permanent post.


Requirements & Responsibilities

We are now urgently seeking a Principal Engineer to enhance our tunnelling business in our newly established London Office in St Paul’s and in our head office Epsom. Your own tunnelling knowledge and reputation will be supported by the depth of skill and expertise within the rapidly expanding tunnelling and geotechnics group in the UK and worldwide, including a number of internationally renowned experts. Candidates should have:

* Good academic background with a civil engineering bachelors or masters degree Be a chartered civil or structural engineer with an appropriate level of experience of which a significant proportion should have been gained with an engineering design company undertaking the design of tunnels or related infrastructure Proven numeracy skills (chartered mining engineers with a proven aptitude in mathematics and tunnel engineering design consultancy will be considered) Good written and verbal communication skills (clear, concise report writing will be expected) Familiarity of managing design teams, motivating staff, working on multiple concurrent commissions, and representing the company to clients High motivation to succeed, and to progress and develop their chosen careers A personality compatible with a high degree of collaborative and team work A current UK driving license A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas

Training

Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We encourage participation in all forms of training and have an active programme of in-house and well as external training for all our engineers.

Rewards & Benefits

* 25 days annual leave
* Flexible annual leave scheme
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Share Incentive Plan
* Employee Car Ownership Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Professional Membership Fees paid
* Personal Accident Cover
* Give as You Earn
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance
* Childcare Vouchers
* Sports and social events programme

Welder

What is the work like?

Welders cut, shape and join materials to make components in a wide range of industries, such as construction and engineering, transport, aerospace, and offshore oil and gas. Welders also carry out repairs on manufacturing equipment and machinery.

As a welder, your tasks would include:

* selecting, laying out and positioning materials to be cut or joined
* following engineering drawings and templates
* using the most suitable welding methods to build up sections or make repairs
* inspecting and testing cuts and joins, using precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers
* operating semi-automatic spot-welding equipment, often found on high volume production lines like car manufacturing.

You would usually work with metals and alloys, but you could also cut and join composite materials, using specialist welding techniques. Common methods include oxyacetylene, MIG (metal inert gas), MMA (manual metal arc), TIG (tungsten inert gas), laser welding and ultrasonic welding.

Within engineering and construction, if you are qualified to carry out particular types of work, you would often be known as a 'coded' welder. This means that your work meets British and European quality standards.
What qualifications and experience will employers look for?

You may be able to get into this job through an engineering Apprenticeship scheme. To start on a scheme, you will normally need four GCSEs (A-C), such as maths, engineering, English or science. The range of Apprenticeships available in your area will depend on the local jobs market and the types of skills employers need from their workers. For more information on Apprenticeships, visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk.

Alternatively, you could study for a qualification, which would give you some of the skills needed for this job. Relevant courses include:

* ABC Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Practice at levels 1 to 3
* City & Guilds Certificate in Welding Skills, and Certificate in Engineering at levels 1 to 3
* BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) or Mechanical Engineering.

See the websites for the Engineering Construction Training Board (ECITB), SEMTA and the Welding Institute (TWI) in the section below for more information about welding careers, qualifications and training. The Engineering Training Council (Northern Ireland) also has careers information and a course database for local colleges.
What further training and development can I do?

Most of your training would be work based and cover areas such as reading technical drawings, selecting materials and tools, and training in the relevant welding techniques for the industry you are working in.

You could study for one of several NVQs once you are working, including:

* Performing Engineering Operations levels 1 and 2
* Fabrication and Welding Engineering levels 2 and 3
* Welding (with pipework or plating options) Level 3
* Fabrication and Welding Level 3.

You would normally have to pass competency tests for the type of welding work you carry out. These tests show that your work meets British and European welding standards (also known as codes). There are many codes specific to particular welding work, for example BS EN 287 and BS EN ISO 9606 cover pipework, pressure vessels and tanks. For more details about coding tests, contact your local welding course provider or the Welding Institute (TWI).

If you have teamleading responsibilities, you could take the ABC Level 4 Diploma in Supervisory Management in Fabrication and Welding Studies, which covers advanced welding processes, welding science and quality assurance.

You could also contact the Welding Institute about their range of training schemes covering welding techniques, as well as inspection and testing qualifications. They also have information about the industries in which welding skills play a key role.
Where can I go for more information?

Welding Institute (TWI)
Granta Park
Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL
Tel: 01223 899000


Engineering Training Council (Northern Ireland)
Interpoint
20-24 York Street
Belfast
BT15 1AQ
Tel: 028 9032 9878


Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)
Blue Court
Church Lane
Kings Langley
Hertfordshire
WD4 8JP
Tel: 01923 260000
NASEC Administration: 01923 402155


SEMTA (Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance)
14 Upton Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0JT
Tel: 0800 282167


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Engineering Operative

What is the work like?

As an engineering operative, you could work all areas of industry, ranging from automotive and electronics manufacturing to petrochemicals and railways.

Your exact duties would depend on your industry but could include:

* marking out, cutting and drilling items with power tools or CNC machine equipment
* fabricating and assembling components to make electrical or mechanical goods, such as vehicles or domestic appliances
* welding parts together using oxyacetylene, MIG and TIG methods
* servicing and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment
* inspecting and testing wiring and circuitry, and replacing faulty parts
* cleaning parts and equipment using chemical solutions
* applying finishes and surface coatings to products, using chemicals or by spray painting
* carrying out basic quality checks.

Other duties may include using forklift trucks, hoists or trolleys to move raw materials and finished products around the factory floor, and storage and dispatch areas.
What qualifications and experience will employers look for?

You may be able to get into this job through an engineering Apprenticeship scheme. The range of Apprenticeships available in your area will depend on the local jobs market and the types of skills employers need from their workers. For more information on Apprenticeships, visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk.

To be eligible for an Apprenticeship, you are likely to need four GCSEs (A-C), including maths, science, engineering, design and technology or equivalent qualifications like the BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in Engineering.

Alternatively, you could take qualifications at college to learn some of the skills needed in this type of work. Courses include:

* Edexcel (BTEC) National Certificates and Diplomas in engineering (various branches)
* City & Guilds awards in engineering
* Engineering Diploma (available to students aged 14 to 19 from September 2008).

See SEMTA for general information about engineering as a career.
What further training and development can I do?

You would do most of your training on the job and you could choose to take a work-based NVQ qualification, such as:

* Performing Engineering Operations at levels 1 and 2
* Engineering Maintenance and Installation Level 2
* Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering at levels 2 and 3
* Process Engineering Maintenance at levels 2 and 3.

See the technician job profiles in the Manufacturing and Engineering category for more details about training in specific job roles.
Where can I go for more information?

SEMTA (Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance)
14 Upton Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0JT
Tel: 0800 282167


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Rail Engineering Technician

What is the work like?

As a rail engineering technician, your would make and service the mechanical and electrical systems found on train engines, passenger carriages and other rolling stock.

You could have a variety of duties, including:

* building new engines and carriages
* fitting out new carriages with upholstery, lighting, control panels and communication systems
* inspecting bodywork, roofs and under-carriages for wear and tear or damage
* repairing or replacing parts
* making new parts where necessary
* carrying out regular maintenance checks on systems, such as brakes and couplings
* taking apart and testing mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems before reassembly
* writing reports and updating maintenance records.

For most of these tasks you would use a range of hand and power tools, which could include welding equipment, and you would follow technical drawings and instructions drawn up by senior technicians or engineers.

You would work closely with other craftspeople, such as carpenters, painters, upholsterers and sheet metal workers.
What qualifications and experience will employers look for?

To become a rail engineering technician, you would normally need experience of working as a mechanical fitter, electrician or craftsperson in another industry. For example, a background as a coach builder or motor vehicle technician may be helpful.

At the interview stage, you would have to pass a medical exam to test your physical fitness, eyesight, colour vision and hearing. You may also have to take an aptitude test to assess your existing skills and knowledge.

A Rail Transport Engineering apprenticeship may offer you a different route into this work. These are offered by rail engineering firms, Network Rail and train operating companies. You can also find schemes with Tube Lines on the London Underground. You would normally need four GCSEs (grades A-C), including English, maths and a science subject.

See the GoSkills website for more details about apprenticeships, jobs and training in the rail industry.

Personal Track Safety
You must hold a track safety card before you can work trackside. Your employer would put you through the Personal Track Safety (PTS) course and on completion, you would be awarded a safety card. This course is only available to people employed by rail engineering companies.

See the National Competency Control Agency website for information about the safety card and training providers.
What further training and development can I do?

As an apprentice rail engineering technician, your employer would train you in basic engineering craft skills in a workshop. You would then spend time working on maintenance tasks under the supervision of experienced fitters and technicians. You would also go to a college on a day-release basis to learn the theory.

You would be expected to work towards the NVQ in Railway Engineering at levels 1 to 3. This contains several options, depending on your exact duties, but covers fault finding, re-assembling parts, testing systems and preventative maintenance.
Where can I go for more information?

GoSkills
Concorde House
Trinity Park
Solihull
Birmingham
B37 7UQ
Tel: 0121 635 5520
http://www.goskills.org

National Competency Control Agency


Network Rail
40 Melton Street
London
NW1 2EE
Tel: 020 7557 8000


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