Design Engineer [Works Delivery]

Network Rail; Blackfriars; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail seeks a Design Engineer to shape engineering projects from concept to detailed design, coordinating across disciplines with suppliers and contractors to deliver compliant railway solutions.

You will assess design options for safety, performance and sustainability, turning project requirements into practical deliverables and ensuring technical assurance throughout the lifecycle. London-based, full-time permanent role with emphasis on collaboration and delivery.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of rail engineering across disciplines.
• Experience with using BRT or Open Rail for railway alignment and geometry.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Appreciation of rail infrastructure life cycle stages.
• CDM, risk assessment and external audit competency.
• Membership of a relevant engineering professional institution.
• Familiarity with longitudinal bearer systems.
• Experience in design, installation and maintenance.
• Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Shape engineering solutions from early concept through to detailed design.
• Explore and assess design options, balancing safety, performance, sustainability and value.
• Turn project requirements into practical, deliverable designs that meet engineering standards.
• Collaborate across disciplines with project teams, suppliers, consultants and contractors.
• Manage technical changes and interfaces, considering cost, programme and performance.
• Provide technical assurance, supporting engineering checks and safety-critical design requirements.
• Support successful project delivery by ensuring the right engineering expertise and resources are in place.

Skills

Engineering

Evaluation & decision-making

Rail engineering knowledge

BRT/Open Rail experience

Team collaboration

Life cycle awareness

CDM & risk competency

Professional institution membership

Longitudinal bearer systems

Design, installation & maintenance

Risk identification & assessment

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

BRT

Open Rail

Job description

The Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) brings together industry-leading organisations to develop, mobilise and deliver a £9 billion renewals programme across the Southern region between 2024 and 2034. Through a shared commitment, collective expertise and integrated delivery, SRE will enhance the safety, reliability and performance of the railway for passengers, freight customers and communities.

The Southern Integrated Delivery (SID), which forms part of the SRE, is a fully integrated partnership between AtkinsRéalis, Network Rail, Octavius, VolkerFitzpatrick and VolkerRail. By combining our strengths, capabilities and knowledge, we take collective ownership of the renewals programme and work as one team to deliver outstanding outcomes. Together, we achieve success and share in its benefits.

About the role

Role overview

As a Design Engineer, you will help shape engineering projects from early development through to detailed design. You will explore and assess design options, solve technical challenges and make sure solutions are safe, practical, sustainable and provide value.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, consultants and contractors, you will co-ordinate engineering activities, manage technical requirements and changes, and provide assurance that designs meet the required standards.

You will have the opportunity to use your engineering expertise, influence key decisions and help turn project requirements into deliverable solutions that support the railway.

What you'll be doing

• Shape engineering solutions from early concept through to detailed design.
• Explore and assess design options, balancing safety, performance, sustainability and value.
• Turn project requirements into practical, deliverable designs that meet engineering standards.
• Collaborate across disciplines, working with project teams, suppliers, consultants and contractors.
• Manage technical changes and interfaces, considering impacts on cost, programme and performance.
• Provide technical assurance, supporting engineering checks and safety-critical design requirements.
• Support successful project delivery by ensuring the right engineering expertise and resources are in place.

Location: London Puddle Dock

This is afull-time permanent position.

Closing date:30 th October 2026 - Late applications will not be accepted.This role has also been advertised externally.

Your experience and skills

What you'll bring

• An engineering degree or equivalent industry-recognised training qualification.
• Strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
• A working knowledge of rail engineering; relevant successful experience working in the principal discipline and an adequate understanding of all other related disciplines.
• Experience with using either BRT or Open Rail to create Railway alignment and geometry schemes
• An ability to work and communicate effectively in a team context.
• An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure.
• CDM, Risk assessment and external audit competency.
• Membership of a relevant engineering professional institution.
• Familiarity with longitudinal bearer systems
• Experience in design, installation and maintenance.
• Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer who is passionate about leadership, collaborative working and delivering vital infrastructure that keeps Britain's railway moving. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of the railway,

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible.

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Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Geographical Area:

London (Inside M25)

Closing Date:

30-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

Southern Region

Organisation: