Our client is delivering a major package of rail and civil engineering works on the nationally significant Sizewell C project. These works form a critical part of the wider programme supporting construction logistics for one of the UK's largest energy infrastructure projects.
We are looking to appoint a highly capable Project Engineer / Senior Engineer with a strong rail and civil engineering background. This role would suit an individual who has developed through a Site Engineer → Site Agent → Project Engineer career path and is confident taking ownership of engineering delivery, temporary works, quality management, and technical assurance on complex rail infrastructure schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the engineering function for a package of rail and civils works
- Act as the primary technical point of contact between site teams, subcontractors and project management
- Manage engineering support for level crossing, drainage, earthworks, structures and associated rail infrastructure activities
- Review and approve RAMS, work package plans and construction methodologies
- Coordinate and manage Temporary Works procedures, ensuring compliance with project requirements
- Support design management and engineering change processes
- Ensure robust quality assurance processes are implemented and maintained
- Work closely with project delivery teams to resolve technical and construction challenges
- Provide leadership and mentoring to Site Engineers and junior engineering staff
- Assist with planning, forecasting, programme reviews and commercial awareness
- Interface with client, principal contractor and stakeholder teams where required
Job Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience working within rail, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
- Previous experience operating at Project Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Agent level
- Strong understanding of engineering assurance, construction methodology and site delivery
- Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidiscipline works
- Thorough knowledge of quality management systems and engineering documentation
- Ability to review technical drawings, specifications and design information
- PTS/Sentinel Qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence
Highly Desirable Experience:
- Previous experience supporting or interfacing with CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) duties
- Experience working within Network Rail and major rail infrastructure projects
- Temporary Works experience, including coordination, review and implementation of temporary works procedures
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification
- Knowledge of rail standards, engineering compliance and assurance processes
- SMSTS certification
- HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Able to challenge constructively and drive engineering excellence
- Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem-solving
- Confident communicating with project managers, design teams, clients and delivery crews
- Solutions-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment
What's on Offer?
- Long-term contract opportunity on a nationally significant infrastructure project
- Competitive day rates
- High-profile role with significant engineering responsibility
- Opportunity to work on complex rail and civil engineering works
- Immediate and forthcoming project phases offering continuity of work
If you're currently operating as a Project Engineer, Senior Engineer, Sub Agent or Site Agent and are looking for your next challenge on a flagship UK infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.
