Rail Civil Design Engineer

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in engineering is seeking a Senior Civils Design Engineer to join a rail civils design team in the East Midlands. This role involves designing infrastructure projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in the rail sector, and proficiency with design software like Civil 3D and AutoCAD. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

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 and design approval processes.
• Chartered status (or working towards) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design foundations and bridge fixings.
• Prepare drawings, design reports, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Civils design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

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

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