Project Engineer (MREP)

Morson Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Rail and Transportation client in Manchester is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Metrolink Renewals and Enhancement Projects team. The ideal candidate should have 4-5 years of experience in rail or light rail engineering, particularly with Overhead Line Equipment and high voltage systems. This permanent role supports a hybrid working model with 2 days in office and 3 days from home.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Free bus and rail travel within Greater Manchester

Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Commitment to learning and personal development

Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

Supportive work environment

Modern office in Manchester

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in rail or light rail engineering.
• Significant experience in light or heavy rail, including design and site-based construction.
• Physically fit to obtain a Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Specify and review engineering requirements for renewals and enhancements.
• Oversee and sign off multi-disciplinary designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Conduct audits, inspections and technical reviews during design, construction, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Experience in rail or light rail engineering

Overhead Line Equipment (OLE)

High voltage (HV) systems

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Engineer Metrolink Renewals and Enhancement Projects (MREP)

Location: Manchester (2 days per week in office/3 days working from home)
Contract: Permanent

Morson Talent are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join the Metrolink Renewals and Enhancement Projects (MREP) team for a major Rail and Transportation client. The client is looking for someone someone with around 4 5 years experience in rail or light rail engineering who is ready to move from current grad scheme but not yet at senior or principal level.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and high voltage (HV) systems, preferably from a light rail, electrification, or Network Rail (NWR) background.

This role provides multidisciplinary engineering support, ensuring that all works are designed, delivered and commissioned to meet quality, safety and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Assurance

• Specify and review engineering requirements for renewals and enhancements.

• Oversee and sign off multi-disciplinary designs, specifications and technical documentation.

• Manage contractors on-site, ensuring quality, safety and environmental standards are met.

• Conduct audits, inspections and technical reviews during design, construction, testing and commissioning.

• Support project handover, reviewing Health & Safety files and handback documentation.

Technical Support

• Provide expert knowledge in civils, track, electrification, signalling, telecoms and customer-facing assets.

• Support Metrolink asset engineers and ensure contractor proposals meet client standards.

• Respond to technical issues and incidents; prepare technical briefs and design appraisals.

Site Inspections & Defect Management

• Identify and manage defects and quality issues during construction and initial operation.

• Carry out site visits in all weather conditions to resolve urgent technical matters.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Develop strong working relationships with contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

• Negotiate and influence to ensure value for money and compliance with client standards.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all works comply with health, safety, legal and regulatory requirements, applying ALARP principles.

• Review tenders, technical proposals and risk assessments.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in light or heavy rail, including design and site-based construction work.

• Strong understanding of rail standards, legal requirements and best practice.

• Experience managing technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Degree-level qualification (Civil Engineering or similar).

• Computer literate, with strong MS Office skills.

• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

• Physically fit to obtain a Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in light rail renewals, including planning, construction, testing and commissioning.

• Knowledge of Network Rail systems and track/civil engineering project work.

• Experience of contract management and supplier engagement.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Employee benefits

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years and 32 days after 10 years.
• Free bus travel within Greater Manchester and free Rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to via our employee assistance programme when required
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.
• You will have the opportunity to work across supportive and friendly teams, giving colleagues opportunities to experience new areas and develop their skills.
• A modern, vibrant and accessible office environment located in the heart of Manchester with easy access to Piccadilly train station and the local Metrolink network.
• We offer a range of employee benefits including various discount schemes, health and wellbeing support and more.