Project Engineer – Rail/Civil Engineering

Overview

In this client-side role you will support engineering assurance across civil works along a major infrastructure route, helping to ensure works meet technical standards and evidentiary requirements for acceptance. You will blend site visits with reviewing engineering information, working with contractors and designers to address queries and close out non-conformances. The position offers hybrid working and a pathway into railway systems, with varied responsibilities across structures, earthworks, highways and drainage.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Employer pension 12%
• Competitive salary package (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Support client-side engineering assurance within an allocated civil works area
• Review contractor submissions, inspection and test records, and quality documentation
• Collaborate with contractors and designers to resolve technical queries and review design changes
• Follow up on non-conformances and corrective actions, ensuring evidence for close-out
• Support technical approvals and ensure works are ready for acceptance
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and escalate complex issues to Senior Project Engineer
• Permanent role with hybrid working and development into future project phases

Key requirements

• Civil engineering design or construction experience in structures, earthworks, highways, drainage or related infrastructure
• Some practical site experience and understanding of construction methods
• Familiarity with technical assurance, construction quality processes or approval documentation
• Ability to work with contractors and designers and review technical information
• Design coordination or design change experience would be beneficial
• Interest in broadening engineering experience towards railway systems
• Driving licence and regular travel to project offices/sites

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Engineering assurance
• Construction quality processes
• Review of contractor submissions and I&T records

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