PROJECT ENGINEER - RAIL

Our client has been providing project management, engineering advisory and consultancy services to UK infrastructure clients for over 20 years. They are a small to medium‑sized organisation with a strong reputation for delivering multi‑disciplinary projects and programmes for both private and public sector clients. They undertake multi‑disciplinary design packages and support clients with turnkey domain expertise within their teams.

We are currently looking for a Project Engineer - Rail to join their collaborative and dynamic team and contribute to continued year‑on‑year growth.

Job Type

Full‑time, permanent

Remuneration & Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual performance‑based bonus

Pension scheme

Flexitime working arrangements

Professional membership fees covered

Free breakfast at our Canary Wharf office

Free after‑work drinks at our office bar

Private healthcare

Location

London - with flexibility to travel between our Canary Wharf office and various client offices

Job Summary

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering rail infrastructure projects across multiple disciplines. We welcome candidates from Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering backgrounds who are keen to work within a multi‑disciplinary rail environment.

You will support planning, coordination, technical assurance and delivery of engineering packages, working closely with Project Managers, clients and design partners. This is a hands‑on engineering and coordination role suited to someone who enjoys technical problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement. You will represent the company confidently in client‑facing meetings and work closely with external stakeholders and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engineering packages aligned to programme, cost and quality requirements

Support development, coordination and assurance of multi‑disciplinary designs

Interpret client requirements and standards to produce compliant engineering solutions

Coordinate interfaces between disciplines and stakeholders in complex rail environments

Support technical reviews and design assurance processes across project lifecycle stages

Monitor compliance with rail standards, health & safety and environmental requirements

Assist with risk management, issue resolution and change control

Contribute to technical proposals and client presentations

Build strong working relationships with client representatives and stakeholders

Work collaboratively within internal and client teams to support high‑performance delivery

Mentor junior and graduate engineers where appropriate

Manage personal workload across multiple projects and deadlines

About You

We are seeking engineers who are technically capable, commercially aware and confident operating in client‑facing rail environments.

Essential Criteria

Right to work in the UK

Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BSc, MSc or MEng)

Minimum 5+ years' experience in engineering design, design coordination or project engineering within infrastructure or rail

Experience in a multi‑disciplinary project environment

Understanding of the UK rail environment and regulatory framework

Knowledge of TfL Pathway or Network Rail GRIP/PACE processes and standards

Working knowledge of relevant rail standards and assurance processes

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet programme deadlines

Proactive mindset with willingness to broaden technical and commercial knowledge

Proficient in MS Office

Desirable Criteria

Experience across stations, track, civils, MEP or systems

Knowledge of full project lifecycle from concept to handover

MSc or related postgraduate qualification

Membership of a relevant professional body, chartered or working towards chartership

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work across multiple rail disciplines

Exposure to both engineering and project management environments

Genuine progression opportunities within a growing SME

Collaborative culture where engineers are trusted and empowered

Direct client engagement and meaningful responsibility