Associate Director - Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design team for Egis Transportation in the UK
• Manage recruitment, mentoring, and competency development of junior engineers
• Act as Mechanical CRE within rail projects, overseeing technical deliverables
• Plan and coordinate activities for CAD/BIM, engineers, and expert resources
• Liaise with clients and represent design teams in technical meetings
• Review design documentation for compliance with industry standards and quality management plans
• Support safety assurance processes including CDM, CSM-RA, and interoperability
• Promote sustainable design (Eco-Design) and innovation
• Support business growth through bidding opportunities and technical leadership

Requirements

• BSc or BEng in a Numerate, Scientific, or Engineering subject
• Chartered Engineer/Technician membership or equivalent professional status
• Extensive experience in major infrastructure or transportation projects
• Experience as a Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) or Engineering Manager (CEM)
• Proven project and team management experience in UK consultancy or contractor environments
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards (Network Rail, HS2, TfL, National Highways)
• Deep understanding of regulations such as CDM, CSM, and RIR
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of railway infrastructure/Highways systems and operating requirements
• Experience with design and build projects
• Experience working with offshore global design production centres
• Understanding of BIM standards and design integration procedures
• Appreciation of low carbon design and environmental engineering issues

About the Company

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.