Project Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee rolling stock projects in Derby. This role requires strong project management skills and a background in the rail industry. The position offers a salary up to £55,000 plus benefits and opportunities for training and progression in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will manage projects from concept to delivery while liaising with clients and leading a team of engineers.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Flexible Working

Training and Progression

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong background in passenger and/or freight rail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ensuring timescale, quality, and budget compliance.
• Lead a team delivering rolling stock design projects.
• Liaise with customers/stakeholders and support installation teams.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

2D/3D CAD design

Job description

Project Engineer
Up to £55,000 DOE + Training + Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Flexible Working + Company Benefits
Derby, Derbyshire (Commutable from: Nottingham, Loughborough, Burton-on-Trent, Alfreton, Ashbourne, and Belper)

Are you an experienced Projects Engineer with a background within the Rail industry, looking to lead exciting rolling stock projects and develop your career in a dynamic, innovative environment?

This leading engineering services company works with major clients across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join their growing team, taking ownership of design, re‑engineering, and installation projects while overseeing a small team of engineers. Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering, you'll lead project delivery, interface with customers and stakeholders, and ensure all engineering solutions meet quality, cost, and time requirements.

This position is ideal for someone with strong project experience within the rail industry, either passenger and/or freight who is based within a commutable distance of Derby and looking to grow your skill set within a stable, well‑established organisation.

The Role

• Manage projects from concept to delivery, ensuring timescale, quality, and budget compliance; lead a team delivering rolling stock design projects, managing resources and all project deliverables. Liaise directly with customers/stakeholders, supporting on‑site installation teams as needed
• Up to £55,000 per annum
• Office based with visits to site as and when required

The Person

• Background in passenger and/or freight rail
• Strong project and team management skills
• Knowledge of 2D/3D CAD design
• Able to work independently, prioritise workloads, and take initiative

Reference Number. BBBH265245

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.