Location
Sites and local project offices between Doncaster and Newcastle
Contract
6-month initial contract, rolling thereafter
Maximum Contract Day Rate
£400 all-in
Engagement
Permanent or contract
Closing Date
11 November 2026
Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Civils Project Engineer to support railway infrastructure works across the route between Doncaster and Newcastle.
This is a site-based, delivery-focused role for a practical Project Engineer who is confident working directly with construction teams and managing day-to-day civils activities. We are looking for a Project Engineer rather than a Senior Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day delivery of railway civils works across multiple sites and local project offices.
- Work closely with site managers, supervisors and construction teams to coordinate activities and resolve engineering issues.
- Support ancillary civils works, including:
- Lineside vegetation clearance and de-vegetation.
- Chambers and associated civils installations.
- Cable route and route infrastructure works.
- Small retaining walls and associated structures.
- Cable pulling and associated infrastructure activities.
- Prepare task briefs, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and relevant site documentation.
- Produce material take-offs from engineering drawings.
- Interpret drawings, specifications and technical information to support construction.
- Carry out setting out and surveying using robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
- Undertake site checks to verify dimensions, levels and construction requirements.
- Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating concerns where necessary.
- Maintain accurate site records and ensure works meet quality, safety and project requirements.
- Respond proactively to changing site priorities and support programme delivery.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Civils Project Engineer within rail infrastructure.
- Practical experience delivering rail civils construction works on site.
- Experience working directly with construction teams and site management.
- Knowledge of ancillary civils, including chambers, cable routes, retaining walls and vegetation clearance.
- Ability to prepare task briefs, ITPs and material take-offs from drawings.
- Confidence using robotic total stations and GPS setting-out and surveying equipment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and resolve day-to-day technical issues.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant rail industry competencies and safety qualifications.
The ideal candidate will be a delivery-focused Rail Civils Project Engineer who is comfortable working alongside construction teams, undertaking setting out and surveying, preparing technical documentation and keeping site activities moving safely and efficiently.
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