Rail Infrastructure / Civil Expert - Rail Projects | Canada

Randstad Cpe London; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking an Infra/Civil Engineering Expert for rail infrastructure projects in Canada. This role involves overseeing engineering aspects, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have civil engineering experience in rail projects, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Competitive daily/hourly rates are offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering within rail or transport infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Canadian engineering standards and project delivery frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil engineering aspects of rail infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with local and international standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support project planning, risk management, and reporting.
• Participate in site inspections and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Civil engineering experience in rail or transport infrastructure

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent

Job description

Infra/Civil Engineering Expert - Rail Projects | Canada

EWI are supporting a leading international consultancy involved in major rail projects across Canada. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact infrastructure developments in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Role Overview: You'll be working on large-scale rail infrastructure projects, supporting design, construction, and compliance activities. The role involves close coordination with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee civil engineering aspects of rail infrastructure projects (stations, trackwork, earthworks, drainage, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with local and international standards and regulations
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to resolve technical challenges
• Support project planning, risk management, and reporting
• Participate in site inspections and quality assurance processes

Ideal Profile:

• Proven experience in civil engineering within rail or transport infrastructure
• Strong understanding of Canadian engineering standards and project delivery frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• French language skills are a plus but not essential
• Availability for on-site work in Canada or hybrid arrangements depending on project needs

Location:
Various project sites across Canada - details to be confirmed based on project allocation.

Contract Type:
Freelance/Consulting - competitive daily/hourly rates depending on experience and project scope.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent