Principal Rail OLE Design Engineer - Technical Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the OLE First Principles design team. You will steer colleagues across disciplines, delivering basic design drawings, reports, and calculations to high quality. You will influence project outcomes, manage packages, and support bid activities with specialist input.

The role requires deep Eurocode 3 knowledge, CRE/CEM experience, and strong UK rail sector insight. A pre-employment medical may be required.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Eurocode 3 (BS EN 1993-1-1) for steel design.
• Experience as CRE/CEM or Technical Lead on projects.
• Strong understanding of UK Rail industry and client–contractor relationships.
• Ability to apply engineering judgement to non-standard construction problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and check basic design drawings, technical reports and calculations.
• Manage packages to completion within budget and programme.
• Provide specialist input to support bids and liaise with other specialists.

Skills

First Principles design

Mechanical design principles

STAAD

Mathcad

Package leadership

Liaison with specialists

Tools

STAAD

Microstation

3D CAD

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the OLE First Principles design team. You will steer colleagues across disciplines, delivering basic design drawings, reports, and calculations to high quality. You will influence project outcomes, manage packages, and support bid activities with specialist input.

The role requires deep Eurocode 3 knowledge, CRE/CEM experience, and strong UK rail sector insight. A pre-employment medical may be required.