Project Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in the East Midlands seeks an experienced Project Engineer to manage exciting rolling stock design projects. You will oversee a small team, ensuring compliance with quality, time, and budget goals while interfacing with clients and stakeholders. Ideally, you have a strong background in the rail industry and CAD design expertise. This role offers a salary of up to £55,000, training, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Flexible Working

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced in project management within the rail industry.
• Strong leadership skills for managing a small team.
• Knowledge of CAD design principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to delivery, ensuring compliance with time, quality, and budget.
• Lead a team delivering rolling stock design projects.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders, supporting on-site 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 their 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. BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.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.