Rail Civil Design Engineer

CPR; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated engineering firm in Derby is looking for an experienced Senior Civils Design Engineer to join their rail civils design team. You will manage the civil design lifecycle and ensure compliance with standards while mentoring others. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in the rail sector. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and involvement in significant projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible or hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civils design within the rail sector.
• Strong understanding of Network Rail standards.
• Chartered status or working towards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Involved in full lifecycle of civil design work.
• Preparing drawings, design reports, and technical specifications.
• Coordinating with other design disciplines.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Proficiency with Civil 3D

Proficiency with MicroStation

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Civils Design Engineer to join an established rail civils design team, delivering a variety of infrastructure projects across the network. This role would suit someone with strong technical capability who enjoys taking responsibility for design delivery, mentoring others, and ensuring work meets both technical and client expectations.

Role

You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of civil design work within the rail sector, including:

• Foundations and bridge fixings
• Hard standings and access routes
• Cable troughing and associated civils design
• Preparing drawings, design reports, and technical specifications
• Coordinating with other design disciplines and ensuring compliance with relevant standards

Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience delivering civils design within the rail sector
• Strong understanding of Network Rail standards and design approval processes
• Proficiency with relevant design software (Civil 3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Chartered status (or working towards) preferred
• Good communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities
• Involvement in major rail infrastructure projects