{"id":45542,"date":"2025-08-05T14:18:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/?page_id=45542"},"modified":"2025-08-05T14:18:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:18:57","slug":"oliver-birkill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/careers\/our-colleagues\/oliver-birkill\/","title":{"rendered":"Oliver Birkill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-pale-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/oliver-birkill-career-profile-page.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45545\" style=\"width:268px;height:268px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/oliver-birkill-career-profile-page.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/oliver-birkill-career-profile-page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/oliver-birkill-career-profile-page-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/oliver-birkill-career-profile-page-153x153.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/oliver-birkill-career-profile-page-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-noir-color has-text-color\"><strong>Role<\/strong>: Principal Civil Engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Career Area<\/strong>: Engineering Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: York<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blanc-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-role-at-systra\" style=\"font-size:32px\">My role at SYSTRA<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I manage a team of developing and experienced professionals in SYSTRA\u2019s York office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Together we deliver engineering design projects for railways. Our focus is on the civil engineering that runs alongside the tracks &#8211; which includes stations, equipment rooms, train care facilities and security features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A good day means getting a high-quality design out to a client, on time, in budget and everyone learning something along the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:83px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-noir-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-my-career-journey\" style=\"font-size:32px\">My career journey<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I picked Engineering for a degree because it sounded like the Design Technology classes I\u2019d enjoyed at school, although I did struggle with the maths and heavy theory. Luckily, I\u2019d started doing some holiday work at a civil and structural engineering firm, where I learned how much more practical problem solving there was to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> As a graduate I joined Corus Railway Infrastructure Services in 2006. The firm became Tata Steel, then Tata Steel Projects, British Steel and finally SYSTRA.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-flexible-working-experience\" style=\"font-size:32px\">My flexible working experience<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-griplusclair-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:97px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-eggplant-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-what-is-your-flexible-working-arrangement\" style=\"font-size:24px\">What is your flexible working arrangement?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I used to work five days a week. Since February 2023, I now work three days a week (22.5 hours per week).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-eggplant-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-why-did-you-request-your-arrangement-and-what-are-the-benefits-for-you\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Why did you request your arrangement, and what are the benefits for you?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I requested a flexible working arrangement to help with health conditions and finding a good work life balance. I now have a lot more time for hobbies and doing things that are meaningful to me. I have developed new skills in my spare time that I never had the time for before, which is rewarding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A four-day weekend also allows me to properly switch off and enjoy my break away from work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-eggplant-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-how-has-systra-supported-you-in-adopting-your-flexible-working-pattern\" style=\"font-size:24px\">How has SYSTRA supported you in adopting your flexible working pattern?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SYSTRA has been very supportive in helping me adopt a flexible working pattern.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My job at the time was divided into two halves &#8211; design and management. In order to free up time and make my flexible working arrangement possible, I began by stopping the design side of my work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As time has passed and the team has grown, I\u2019ve managed to hand over some of the management and pick up design again, which I really value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-eggplant-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-have-you-been-able-to-effectively-manage-your-arrangement-alongside-the-demands-of-your-role\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Have you been able to effectively manage your arrangement alongside the demands of your role?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst working flexibly, I have continued client work, but I am in supportive roles rather than the lead. This means there is less immediacy in my workload so I can fit things around my working schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SYSTRA offers hybrid working which I find really helpful for days I need to get my head down and focus. I also appreciate the value of being in the office as this allows me to give better support to the people I work with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In my role we make the most of asynchronous communication and store key information communally, so we don\u2019t need to be in the same place at the same time to make decisions. I\u2019m also lucky to work alongside some brilliant colleagues, which makes a massive difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-eggplant-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-what-advice-would-you-give-to-someone-who-s-considering-submitting-a-flexible-working-request\" style=\"font-size:24px\">What advice would you give to someone who\u2019s considering submitting a flexible working request?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest with yourself about what you are waiting for before doing it. If in doubt, give it a go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/careers\/our-colleagues\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5796\">&gt; View all<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blanc-color has-dirty-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/careers\/life-at-systra\/\" style=\"border-radius:100px\">learn more about life at systra<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Role: Principal Civil Engineer Career Area: Engineering Design Location: York My role at SYSTRA I manage a team of developing and experienced professionals in SYSTRA\u2019s York office. 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