civil engineer Manchester, England
Job description
We are looking to recruit a Rail Civil Engineer with the necessary drive, enthusiasm, ambition and commitment to complement our already well-established team in charge of various multi-disciplinary rail enhancement projects all over the UK.
Vextrix was founded in 2009 by John Williamson and Phil Marsden with the aim of creating a different kind of company that emphasizes treating people exceptionally well, following through on their promises to both employees and clients. Now with three offices and over sixty employees, we have an impressive culture of empathetic leadership and a commitment to the wellbeing of their staff, with a focus on making sure everyone is happy both at work and at home. The company also works hard to give back to the community with a significant focus on social value and sustainability.
About the Rail Civil Engineer role:
If you're looking for an opportunity to use your technical skills and experience to design and develop some of the most complex, fascinating and challenging railway infrastructure projects, then this could be the perfect role for you.
Your technical and delivery skills will be put to use as you take responsibility for creating a variety of civil engineering designs for Clients such as Network Rail, PTEs, Contractors and TOCs.
We have a wide range of work to accomplish with our current rail projects including re-signalling, level crossing upgrades and renewals, major station upgrades, and improvements like lifts, subways and station footbridges.
Rail Civil Engineer Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Civil / Structural Engineering
- Experience in delivering rail civil engineering designs
- Knowledge of Network Rail, Group and National standards
Salary:
£40,000-£55,000 plus £4,800 travel allowance
Benefits:
- Award winning inclusive & diverse culture
- Vitality Healthcare Insurance
- Flexible/Hybrid working - particularly for those with young children
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Enhanced compassionate leave
- Bespoke mental & physical healthcare support packages
- Annual 10% of salary bonus scheme
- Summer and Christmas Conferences
- Quarterly birthday lunch with Directors
- Multi-culture festival celebrations
- Patron partners of The Hive, Wirral
As the Young Rail Professionals employer of the year 2023 you will join a business that is all about its people. 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 are committed to training and development and are always delighted to see our people develop both professionally and personally.
No usual recruitment process
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 us which means that our recruitment process is informal, friendly and focussed on getting to know the whole you. If there are any considerations or adjustments you need during the process, no problem, let us know and we’ll make sure we do our best to accommodate.
We are an equal opportunities employer who welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds – we are happy to discuss any possible reasonable adjustments.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
