Graduate Engineer- Rail Department

Who are we?

Haydn Evans Consulting Limited was founded in 2000 and has, in recent years experienced exponential growth, necessitating a move to newly refurbished premises in 2021 and with a view to extending this space early 2024.  Our company values sit at the heart of everything we do, allowing us to deliver outstanding consultancy services to our clients and achieve Engineering Technical Excellence on each and every project. We recognise that our team of individuals are key to this success, we place great value on individual professional development and progression whilst actively promoting and supporting positive health and wellbeing.

In August 2023, we became and Employee Owned Trust (EOT). This means that our employees effectively own the company! This new ownership structure reflects our ethos, that each employee has a key role to play in the overall success of the company.

Our Rail team work across the industry on civil and structural projects, carrying out inspections, reporting, asset management support and design of new works. Recent project work includes extensive inspections and reporting, in some cases on high-risk structures, platform reconstruction, canopy refurbishment, new depots, car parks, bridge reconstructions and other station works. The team has an excellent reputation and has experienced strong success.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious Graduate Engineer to join our expanding team, working alongside our directors, engineers, and technicians to produce and deliver project work. You will predominantly sit within rail, but there will be opportunities to work across the wider company, building knowledge and experience of all disciplines over time. Whilst we are a relatively small company, we are proud to be specialists across a number of fields, including civils, structures, marine and rail, enabling us to offer a varied workload and opportunities to get involved with unusual and exciting projects.

You need to have a civil engineering degree or equivalent. Whilst work based experience within an Engineering consultancy environment would be an advantage, we are looking for individuals who are driven, able to work well in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn and keen to progress. You will need to be personable and able to communicate well with colleagues, fellow professionals, clients, and technical authorities. You will be versatile and have the ability to think on your feet, with a proven record of seeking out opportunities to broaden your experience and knowledge base.

This a fantastic opportunity for the right person to help shape the future of the business and join a team who value inclusion and development of staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

·       Assisting in the preparation of calculations and carry out checking in accordance with relevant technical standards.

·       Carrying out site inspection, supervision and survey work as required in conjunction with other staff.

·       Assisting and guiding technicians in the production of drawing work.

·       Managing projects, with assistance where required, from conception through to construction stage.

·       Preparing and checking reports.

·       Attending client and site meetings.

·       Assist with staff training and mentoring of trainees.

Requirements

·       A UK obtained Degree in civil or structural engineering (ideally 2:1 or above)/HNC or equivalent provided experience compensates for not having a degree.

·       Working towards/willing to work towards professional qualification*

·       Ability to clearly communicate and interpret instructions, both written and verbal.

·       UK based work experience an advantage, but not essential. NB: rail experience is not expected.

·       Full driving licence

*Candidates will receive full training and support in achieving ICE professional qualification.

Additional benefits

·       Private Healthcare (currently offered through Vitality)

·       Access to the Edenred discount scheme

·       The opportunity to buy up to an additional 10 days annual leave per year.

·       Profit related bonus subject to company performance. The first £3600 of any such payments are able to be made without any tax implications, due to our EOT structure.

·       Access to our internal ICE Training scheme. We are an accredited ICE training provider and you will be allocated an in-house mentor who will support you to achieve relevant ICE accreditations.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to laura..uk