Senior Project Engineer - Rail Infrastructure

Location: UK-wide, site-based / multi-site

Industry: Rail & Civil Infrastructure

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Scope of Work: Engineering leadership and delivery across multiple rail infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

Are you an experienced Senior Project Engineer with a strong background in rail or major civil infrastructure projects?

Would you like to take a leading role in delivering essential rail infrastructure and managing engineering teams across multiple projects?

Turner Lovell is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer for a leading infrastructure delivery business specialising in rail enhancement and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will oversee engineering delivery across multiple sites, taking responsibility for technical compliance, quality assurance, health and safety, and the development of engineering teams. This is a predominantly site-based role offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex civil engineering works within a well-established rail infrastructure environment.

Your key responsibilities in the role will include:

• Planning and coordinating engineering activities, resources, materials and equipment across multiple rail projects.
• Acting as Setting Out Engineer and, where required, Contractor''s Responsible Engineer (CRE) for Civils Construction.
• Managing engineering compliance, quality assurance processes and site documentation in line with Network Rail standards.
• Coordinating the development, review and approval of Temporary and Permanent Works designs.
• Overseeing site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, construction phase plans and project requirements.
• Leading, mentoring and developing junior engineers, site personnel and subcontractors.
• Managing technical communication with clients, stakeholders and project teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Supporting commercial performance through material take-offs, procurement and effective resource management.

The ideal profile is someone who has:

• Solid engineering experience within rail or major civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong site-based experience as a Setting Out Engineer.
• A proven track record managing Quality Assurance systems, site records and engineering compliance.
• Significant experience acting as, or readiness to undertake, the role of Contractor''s Responsible Engineer (CRE) for Civils Construction under Network Rail requirements or equivalent standards.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements and engineering standards within the rail sector.
• A full, clean UK driving licence and flexibility to work across multiple sites.
• A Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification would be advantageous.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or equivalent, would also be beneficial.

If you are an experienced Senior Project Engineer looking to take ownership of engineering delivery across major rail infrastructure projects and develop your leadership responsibilities, please apply and get in touch with (url removed) for more information.