Civil Engineer - Rail Drainage (all levels)

Strata Construction Consulting; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking Civil Engineers at all levels to work on railway drainage projects. This role involves designing drainage systems, managing projects from inception to completion, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have experience in drainage design, with options for hybrid working after six months.

Benefits

Hybrid / Flexible working

Medical care plan

Chartership support

Enhanced career progression

Holiday buy back scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in drainage design is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain PTS certification.

Responsibilities

• Design railway drainage systems and minor civils works.
• Support/manage projects ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Conduct regular site visits for compliance oversight.

Skills

Drainage design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Micro Drainage

Job description

**This position is open to Engineer to Associate level with the option to work remotely after 6 months**

We are looking for Civil Engineers (all levels) to work on a range of railway drainage projects, including tracked earthworks, drainage systems, embankment stabilisation, culverts, soakaways, and associated civil works. You will be involved in the optioneering, design, planning, and execution of these projects, collaborating closely with contractors, railway operators, and multidisciplinary teams.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working – remote available after 6 months
• Medical care plan
• Chartership support
• Enhanced career progression with training plan & regular reviews
• Holiday buy back scheme

The role

• Undertake the design of railway drainage systems and associated minor civils works.
• Support/manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Work with in‑house engineers, external consultants, and clients to deliver effective solutions.
• Conduct regular site visits to oversee works and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Implement quality control procedures and ensure all work meets industry regulations.Chartered engineers will mentor junior engineers and have opportunities to develop their own team.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry experience) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in drainage design (railway drainage preferred but transferable skills from highways/water accepted).
• Ideally to have experience in AutoCAD and MicroStation & Micro Drainage
• Willingness to obtain PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification if not already held.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to conduct regular site visits.
• Driving licence and car