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The Senior Overhead Design Engineer will report to the Team Leader/Principal Engineer and work together across all disciplines to achieve the best system design approach for each project. This role may include responsibility for leading a team of engineers and designers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead designer duties for OLE design Schemes.
• Delivery and management of the production of technical designs for OLE including Layout Plans, Cross Sections, Allocations, Isolation Diagrams updates, bonding designs, and supporting reports and calculations.
• Ensuring designs are delivered in line with relevant, current design standards, are constructable, and apply Safe by Design principles.
• Communicate effectively with other design/construction disciplines and sub-contractors
• Respond to design queries during construction phase and attend online meetings if required.

Commercial

• Maintain cost effective standards for OLE designs
• Contribute to the development of continuous improvement plans
• Develop and maintain client relationships as appropriate

Managerial

• Manage time and resources effectively
• Manage performance and team development
• Manage the appraisal of staff competency
• Develop and manage subordinate staff in line with the Unit Business Plan

Professional

• Ensure a commitment to continuing CPD for self and others
• Delegate responsibility effectively
• Display creativity and problem-solving ability in approach to assignments, projects and tasks
• Show capacity to improve effectiveness.
• Exercise leadership and interpersonal skills in the management and motivation of others

• Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization (e.g., Institution of Civil Engineers, UK)
• 9+ Years of Experience.
• Proven lead designer experience of significant Overhead Line technical design
• Comprehensive knowledge and Experienced in OLEMI and other OLE ranges i.e. UKMS, Series-1, Series-2, Mk3B, GEFF, Mk1, SICAT, SNCF, UK1 etc.
• Familiar with Isolation diagrams and their update process.
• Understanding of Earthing & Bonding required for electrification
• Proficient in Bentley MicroStation CAD software
• Excellent communication and organization Skills.
• Understanding of CSM-RA & Health and Safety including CDM
• Experience in managing teams.
• Candidates will be able to provide experience of working in a 3D common data environment working to BIM procedures and practices.
• Ability to develop OLE designs through the different stages of the project life cycle for complex sites
• Knowledge of the design processes of other rail disciplines and how they may impact OLE designs