Job Description

We are looking for a Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Rail Civil Engineering design teams in either Manchester, Liverpool or London, supporting our Technical Directors and Design Managers to deliver a wide variety of rail infrastructure projects.

The company

Vextrix is owner managed and was founded to create a socially conscious business, where every one of our clients and staff feels valued, that they can develop and progress benefitting from opportunities that our growing business can bring. Collaboratively we all drive our values and deliver on our unique guarantees which is why our clients trust us as their consultant of choice.

A bit about you

We are looking for a hands-on technically proficient Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Rail Civil Engineering design team. You will be supporting our Technical Directors and Design Managers to deliver a wide variety of rail infrastructure projects; including Access for All footbridges, station enhancements, platform lengthening, multi-story carparks and a variety of Network Rail civil and structural framework projects.

About the role

This is a key role to enhance the technical capabilities of the team as our growth journey continues, and the size and complexity of our projects continue to increase. Implementing best-practice and shaping the team to be technically excellent and truly value adding. You will be responsible for providing clients with high quality, technically excellent design packages.

What will you have?

Strong technical design skills in civil and/or structural engineering.

Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.

Experience of preparing and checking design packages on Network Rail projects.

Experience of (or interest in working towards) acting as Contractor's Responsible Engineer.

Understanding of requirements of interfacing disciplines.

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or currently working towards) with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.

Experience of mentoring and developing technicans

Knowledge of Network Rail standards and processes.

Hands-on experience of relevant software packages including Tekla and Revit.

As a Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work, you will join a business that is all about its people, proud of our inclusive and diverse culture. We are a company that understands a work-life balance, gets what it's like to have a family, loves a good social and knows how to ensure our people come first. We do have a hybrid working approach and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to training and development, creating new opportunities, and are always delighted to see our people develop both professionally and personally. We do encourage and support and professional development you are currently undertaking or looking at working towards.

In addition, we also offer:

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Medicash Cash Plan Scheme

Annual bonus scheme

2 volunteering days per year

Annual pay review

Salary sacrifice schemes and discount schemes

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Enhanced compassionate leave

Work from home/flexible working

Birthday lunches

We believe that working in an ethical and professional way creates positive social value for the communities we serve, the people we collaborate with, and the environment around us. Are you curious about how your work can contribute to something bigger? Do you have an interest in creating more positive effects and opportunities through giving back, sustainability initiatives, or other impact-driven actions?

No usual recruitment process

We're committed to building an inclusive culture that respects the contribution that individuals make to our company. That means we don't just look at your CV. We're just as focused on who you are and the potential that you'll bring to the team. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Vextrix is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 52,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Sick pay Transport links Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L2 2SR