Project Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rolling stock consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Project Engineer in Derby. The role focuses on delivering high-quality projects, managing engineering work packages, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 5+ years of engineering experience, particularly in rail or similar fields.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in high-integrity engineering sectors.
• Strong record of delivering engineering projects in a consultancy.
• Comfortable leading from the front and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage work packages across design and engineering assurance.
• Support bid creation and attend design reviews.
• Coach junior engineers and maintain key technical relationships.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Costing

Engineering Assurance

Leadership

Job description

Senior Project Engineer
Location: Derby
Salary: Competitive
Sector: Rolling Stock / Rail Engineering
Type: Permanent

An opportunity to join DB ESG, a UK leading rolling stock consultancy who are pioneers in providing innovative, future-proof and collaborative engineering solutions to the UK rolling stock market. Providing a comprehensive portfolio of rolling stock services that aid in addressing the challenges that come with an ever-evolving industry.

The Project Engineering Team is a critical strategic department in DB ESG, ensuring that customers are being delivered with high quality, in depth proposal packs. Within this team you will be working on huge variety of projects from short term (4weeks) to multi-year deliveries.
You will be responsible for delivering projects and ensuring activities completed fully satisfy the agreed scope of supply in accordance with the contract.

Key requirements of the Project Engineer Role:
- Developing and managing work packages across design, modification, and engineering assurance
- Supporting bid creation, proposals, and technical submissions
- Attending design reviews (internally and with clients)
- Coaching junior engineers and supporting capability growth within the team
- Ensuring governance, WBS accuracy, and change control across assigned packages
- Building and maintaining key technical and commercial relationships
- This is a strategic hire, giving you the scope to influence delivery models, shape internal processes, and contribute to innovation across the team.

Experience required for the Project Engineer Role:
- 5+ years' experience within high-integrity engineering (rail, aerospace, defence, or similar)
- Strong track record delivering engineering projects in a consultancy or OEM environment
- Knowledge of railway standards and documentation: design packs, compliance documents, risk assessments, etc.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with work breakdown structures (WBS), project costing, and estimating
- Comfortable leading from the front and mentoring junior staff

Desirable knowledge for the Project Engineer Role
- Background in rolling stock or traction systems
- Understanding of railway certification and approvals
- Interest in emerging technologies within rail

To apply for this Project Engineer role please submit all CV applications via this job board or send directly <email address removed>

Apply now for further details and immediate consideration for this Planning Engineer role.

Required Qualifications

• None