Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems / Technology Engineer

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 22,000 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly

Job Description

Role Purpose:

Review, leadership and management of ITS/ Technology systems design undertaken by Framework and external consultants.

Management and provision of cost-effective design solutions to maintain or improve the M25 ITS/ Technology assets to the standards agreed and considering the needs of key stakeholders.

Deliver the outcomes agreed with the National Highways to programme and budget, and to meet CPS quality standards.

Coordination and collaboration between design, asset and PM teams, and organisations (NH SES).

To manage design delivery, and review documentation, from External Consultants.

For internal candidates, open to consider a secondment for 12-18 months

Accountable for:

• ITS/ Technology Design schemes . Complete Technology design for a range of ITS assets (CCTV, signals, VMS, ERT, MIDAS, etc) on time and to budget, present/report to Client on progress.
• Responsible for producing, checking and certifying designs, documents and reports and deliverables from internal and external designers to ensure that designs are complete and compliant prior submission to National Highways through the Review Process
• Assist the wider Design Team in various Improvement and Renewal Schemes.
• Deliver agreed outcomes and scope, on time and to budget to technical standards and legal requirements
• In-house design of selected technology packages.
• Undertake optioneering and feasibility of design solutions and preparation of whole life costing.
• Develop and agree briefs with the design team and design suppliers, to cover scope, budget and programme, and to obtain agreement from Asset head for the same.
• Prepare and submit instructions to design suppliers.
• Contribute to the Design Review Process (Certification) in accordance with the DBFO contract.
• Ensure that all designs meet the quality standards required by the DBFO contract and CPS internal standards.
• Work with the Project Manager for internal reviews during the design phase to ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off is achieved.
• Contribute to design and supplier costs and budget and review supplier invoices for payment when required.
• Liaise with National Highways on technical issues and submissions.
• Liaise internally with other teams within Connect Plus (CP) and CPS as required.
• Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as Highway Authorities, Planning Authorities and statutory undertakers.
• Report to the project manager on performance against budget and programme.
• Lead innovation and continual improvement in the delivery of schemes and techniques used in design and construction.
• Support the development of in-house design capability and continuous improvement of processes and deliverables.
• Ensure that learning and best practice is captured from the project with the aim of sharing it across the business.
• Deputise for line manager as required.
• Ensure the Principal Designer and delegated duties are met under CDM.
• Support the delivery of the business’ Sustainability activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant vocational

  qualifications

  (BEng/BSc/HNC/HND Desirable).
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (IET or IHE).
• Working towards IEng or CEng level
• Competent in ITS/ Technology Design and Assessment .
• Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.
• Competent in exercising the Designer’s duties and the Principal Designer duties under CDM.
• Excellent IT Skills and Microsoft Office is essential.
• Knowledge of design and assessment standards (DMRB / MCHW / IEC / 18th Edition IET Requirements for Electrical Installations (C&G 2382) etc.) relevant to ITS/ Technology.
• Working knowledge of ITS/ Technology equipment (CCTV, signals, VMS, ERT, MIDAS, etc)

Good to have

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of communication networks and cyber security
• Experience of highway design at various stages of the project life cycle.
• Specific experience in any, or all, of the following areas is advantageous: Intelligent Transport Systems, electrical designs, Highways standards and Commissioning.
• Experience in the preparation and checking of reports and drawings for designs or, construction projects.
• Hold appropriate CSCS card registration.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Consultation experience with National Highways, Local Councils, Emergency Services and key stakeholders.
• Broad skills, knowledge/understanding of other Technology related design areas.
• Licensed to drive in the UK or with reciprocal agreement.

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

* Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*