Job Purpose

****  Principal Concept Engineer £51,400  - £55,100 inclusve of allowances *****

See compensation detail in our 'What We Offer' section below. 

We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/how-we-make-a-difference). 

Have you considered taking your engineering career onto the waterways of England & Wales?  The Trust are planning to make significant investment in our amazing heritage waterways over the next decade which means we have a number of new engineering opportunities to offer engineers who are keen to advance their careers in a waterway environment.   Our Engineering teams are key in supporting the vision and delivering our Waterways and Wellbeing strategy across England and Wales, ensuring our national waterways, reservoirs and infrastructure are managed and maintained as well as new developments and improvements are in place for our visitors, customers and services users to benefit from. 

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for two Principal Concept Engineers within our Concept Engineering Team, both roles are permanent and will cover the national network between them. 

The ideal candidates will enjoy solving challenging problems using both their experience of tried and tested solutions as well as new technologies, in a way that offers the most efficient solutions for the Trust. 

How we make a difference (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/how-we-make-a-difference)

Our Specialist teams -Engineering (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/engineering)

Location & coverage

Our Engineer vacancies will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working and collaborative meetings.  Significant travel throughout the National Waterway Network will also be expected to enable site visits and meet with Regional Teams and Stakeholders.  

Relevant Hubs include: Any Hubs Nationally  

The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage. 

See our canal network here: (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).

Regular accessibility to this network is essential. 

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

Our Engineers are important to the success of the Canal & River Trust; these roles will involve working closely with the Trust's Asset Sponsor Teams to understand the project requirements and constraints, determine repair options and cost estimates, undertake cost benefit analysis and working collaboratively to agree which option is to be taken forward through project delivery. 

Be part of shaping our future:

This is an extremely varied and interesting role where you will be working to conserve and enhance our precious waterways for future generations. 

Key Accountabilities 

• Review of background and supporting information for multiple projects across the Trust's network. 
• Information gap analysis and collation of additional information through research of freely available information and speaking with internal (Trust) and external specialists and stakeholders. 
• Undertaking site visits. 
• Considering conceptual options that are appropriate and proportional to each individual project.
• Preparing cost estimates for each concept option using the Trust's cost estimating tools.
• Assessment of concept options, risks and opportunities and preparing summary reports for review by the Project Sponsor. 
• Design and specify engineering solutions and, where required, act as Principal Designer or Designer for the works, (in accordance with CDM 2015).
• Lead discussions with the Project Sponsor for each project to confirm which Concept solution is to be taken forward to the Trust's governance Gateway 2 approval. 
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of presentations of the preferred concept solutions at Governance Gateway 2 using the Trust's templates. 
• Finalise the project brief in accordance with the agreed / approved Concept approach at Governance Gateway 2 and pass to the Trust's PMO (Project Management Office) to instigate the delivery phase of the project. 
• Mentoring other members of the Concept Engineering Team 
• Help collate and record any lessons learned during the Concept Engineering phase of the projects. 

Knowledge, Experience & Skills 

Technical

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional qualification (ICE)
• Membership of relevant professional body at an appropriate level e.g. MICE (Desirable)
• Professional qualification in a relevant technical discipline i.e. Degree in Civil Engineering 
• Substantial relevant experience of delivering complex engineering or concepts 
• Extensive experience of engineering design and construction preferably in a water environment
• Extensive experience in assessing infrastructure and the natural environment 
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development 

General 

• Experience of working within a diverse and multi-disciplined project team 
• Able to negotiate with internal and external contacts and support other areas of the business in an appropriate manner, taking into account of overall business priorities and resources as appropriate
• Able to review conflicting (and cross-functional) risks making appropriate judgements to establish and communicate appropriate order 
• Able to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts 
• Has a very good standard of written and verbal communication and proven ability to present technical data to non-technical audiences 
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and business applications software e.g. MS Office. Experience of GIS or mapping systems 
• Confirmation of right to work in the UK (without sponsorship)
• Valid driving licence, the role will require reaching locations not easily reached by public transport.  Access to a vehicle is essential. 

To apply:  click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV

Interviews: We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidelines to protect our team and candidates.  You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk

What We Offer

In addition to your annual base salary of Â£46,000 - £50,000 DOE, we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£450 per month), a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits we are also open to flexible working arrangements.

Further details can be found here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits). 

Principal Engineer: 

£46,000 - £50,000 DOE + Car Cash Allowance (£450 Per Month) = Up to (DOE) £51,100 - £55,400 inclusive of allowances

We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of. All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.