OLE Lead Engineer, Rail Design

ARCADIS; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an OLE Principal Engineer to lead and oversee OLE design projects within the Rail North business unit. You will manage technical aspects, ensure delivery meets financial, quality and timescale objectives, and align with client expectations.

Based from York or Warrington with increasing remote work, this role offers exposure to major rail projects within a global engineering consultancy and opportunities to advance your career.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent.
• Experience supervising large overhead line electrical design projects.
• Ability to provide technical management and advice to project teams.
• Sound engineering judgement and risk management knowledge.
• Knowledge of legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead designer and CRE responsibilities for OLE design projects.
• Develop OLE designs across all stages for Network Rail sites.
• Produce high-quality designs and associated documentation to meet client and Arcadis standards.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines to ensure integrated solutions.
• Manage project team workload and allocate resources efficiently.
• Provide technical management at a project level and sign off work.

Skills

OLE design

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Rail industry knowledge

Design verification

Education

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an OLE Principal Engineer to lead and oversee OLE design projects within the Rail North business unit. You will manage technical aspects, ensure delivery meets financial, quality and timescale objectives, and align with client expectations.

Based from York or Warrington with increasing remote work, this role offers exposure to major rail projects within a global engineering consultancy and opportunities to advance your career.