Lead Rail Systems Project Engineer

Advance TRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a major rail infrastructure programme in the UK. You will provide technical leadership across design, construction, testing and commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will work with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to integrate railway systems, manage interfaces and resolve engineering challenges, contributing to successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in rail or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of railway systems engineering.
• Experience across design, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Understanding of engineering assurance and compliance.
• Experience managing interfaces and risks.
• Knowledge of health and construction regulations.
• Experience with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering assurance and review submissions.
• Support design, construction, testing and commissioning activities.
• Manage technical interfaces across disciplines and teams.
• Identify and manage engineering risks and changes.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to resolve challenges.
• Support integration and coordination of railway systems.
• Monitor compliance with quality and standards.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement.
• Assist testing, commissioning and handover of assets.

Skills

Railway systems

Project engineering

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering

Chartered status / registration

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

Advance TRS is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a major rail infrastructure programme in the UK. You will provide technical leadership across design, construction, testing and commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will work with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to integrate railway systems, manage interfaces and resolve engineering challenges, contributing to successful project delivery.