Project Engineer [Telecoms / E&P]

Network Rail; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Adoption leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Annual leave 28 days + statutory days

Pension scheme

Travel discounts (train tickets)

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a highly experienced Telecoms engineer to lead multi‑discipline design and construction projects. You will ensure compliance with BS7671, CDM regulations, and NR standards while coordinating design teams and contractors.

The role focuses on delivering safe, high‑quality electrical design and delivery across major programmes, with opportunities to influence environmental practices and safety management at scale.

Qualifications

• Successful relevant experience in Telecoms engineering, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across multi discipline areas.
• Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level.
• Knowledge of quality assurance.
• An understanding of the arrangements required for the independent assessment of work.

Responsibilities

• Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain an efficient, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to Electrical design (BS7671), construction, commissioning, and other technical activities on relevant projects, compliant with all relevant legislation.
• Engineer Projects to the standards and specification of Network Rail, allocated design and construction contracts include reference to and are compliant with appropriate Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards, formal specifications, and procedures.
• Manage all engineering activities so that they result in efficient delivery of schemes to address programme budgetary requirements, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain the use of relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to allocated projects and manage the environmental aspects of allocated projects in accordance with Network Rail's environmental policy.
• Monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors.
• Provide project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. Manage the design and/or construction elements of relevant projects meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
• Internal and contractor's design/construction/specialists' personnel are competent.
• Undertake reviews of design and/or construction activities. Arrange audits of contractors monitoring safety, environment and quality of design, construction, testing and commissioning and management systems is adequate.
• Carry out the duties of designated project engineer (DPE) for specific projects, as nominated by the designated engineering manager.
• Identify and share best practice across the various project teams.

Skills

Telecoms engineering

CDM knowledge

CSM knowledge

Risk assessment

Project safety management

Environmental awareness

Chartered status

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Some of our great benefits:

• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
• Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
• Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
• Interest‑free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact

Duration:

Permanent.

Location:

Manchester, London Paddington or The Quadrant, Milton Keynes. Manchester Piccadilly Tower Block, Manchester

Band & Salary:

Band 4C £43,588 - £53,167.

About the role

The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers.

Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.

As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day‑to‑day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever‑demanding industry where change is a constant.

Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!

What does the average day look like?

Demonstrable experience across Electrification & Plant (E&P) engineering disciplines, including Low Voltage (LV) and DC Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, with involvement in the assurance of design and delivery of multidisciplinary construction and engineering projects.

Main responsibilities

• Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain an efficient, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to Electrical design (BS7671), construction, commissioning, and other technical activities on relevant projects, compliant with all relevant legislation. Liaise with regulators and others as appropriate.
• Engineer Projects to the standards and specification of Network Rail, allocated design and construction contracts include reference to and are compliant with appropriate Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards, formal specifications, and procedures.
• Manage all engineering activities so that they result in efficient delivery of schemes to address programme budgetary requirements, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain the use of relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to allocated projects and manage the environmental aspects of allocated projects in accordance with Network Rail's environmental policy.
• Monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors.
• Provide project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. Manage the design and/or construction elements of relevant projects meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
• Internal and contractor's design/construction/specialists' personnel are competent.
• Undertake reviews of design and/or construction activities. Arrange audits of contractors monitoring safety, environment and quality of design, construction, testing and commissioning and management systems is adequate.
• Carry out the duties of designated project engineer (DPE) for specific projects, as nominated by the designated engineering manager.
• Identify and share best practice across the various project teams.

Your experience and skills

Who are we looking for?

Meet the essential criteria

• Successful relevant experience in Telecoms engineering, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across multi discipline areas.
• Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level.
• Knowledge of quality assurance.
• An understanding of the arrangements required for the independent assessment of work.
• CDM, Common Safety Method (CSM), risk assessment, engineering management competency.
• Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level.
• Knowledge and production of structuring safety cases in support of projects.
• An appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works.
• CSM training and experience Project safety management experience.
• CDM regulations training and experience (application of the knowledge to Telecoms Operations' project work)