Rail Designated Project Engineer

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus in London is seeking a Designated Project Engineer with direct client-side rail telecoms experience to support Network Rail High Speed projects.

You will ensure telecoms activities meet standards, lead approvals, and provide technical guidance to project teams across design, construction, testing and commissioning.

This role requires strong rail telecoms background, Network Rail experience, and diligence with CDM regulations, with a hybrid London work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in railway telecoms and engineering assurance roles.
• Experience reviewing telecoms design and construction activities.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and rail industry legislation.
• Experience supporting safety and quality audits on projects.
• Familiar with Network Rail High Speed standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure telecoms activities meet Network Rail High Speed standards and industry requirements.
• Lead technical approvals and consents for design and construction.
• Review design/construction work and advise project teams on compliance.
• Assess engineering competence across project phases.

Skills

Rail telecoms background

Network Rail experience

DPE engineering assurance

Telecoms design review

Design construction testing

CDM Regulations

Safety audits

Job description

Are you a Designated Project Engineer with direct client-side experience working within rail?

Have you got a strong background working on telecoms based projects?

Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: 12 months Rate: £300 – £368.38 PAYE or £450 – £500 Umbrella

If you are an experienced DPE / Telecoms Engineer with a strong Network Rail background, this is an opportunity to support Network Rail High Speed projects and take a key role in engineering assurance across design, construction, testing and commissioning.

You will ensure telecoms engineering activities meet Network Rail High Speed standards, Railway Group requirements, legislation and CDM regulations. You will also lead technical approvals and consents, review design and construction activity, assess engineering competence and provide technical guidance to project teams.

Essential Experience:

• Strong railway telecoms background.
• Previous Network Rail experience.
• Experience carrying out DPE or equivalent engineering assurance responsibilities.
• Experience reviewing telecoms design and construction activities.
• Experience across design, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and relevant engineering legislation.
• Experience supporting or undertaking contractor safety and quality audits.

Desired Experience:

• Familiarity with the early stages of Network Rail PACE.
• Experience working in a high-speed rail environment.
• Experience monitoring and developing Project Engineer competence