Rail M&E Design Engineer

Carrington West; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced M&E Design Engineer for a remote-first role within the rail sector. You will produce M&E designs for Network Rail station environments, covering electrical, SISS telecoms, and some mechanical elements.

The position offers autonomy, with mentorship toward CRE status and a flexible 3–5 day weekly pattern. Initially 3 months with potential extensions and ongoing remote work after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing M&E designs for rail projects.
• Ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Produce M&E designs for Network Rail station environments.
• Collaborate across electrical, SISS telecoms, and some mechanical elements.
• Engage in client-facing meetings and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Work flexibly 3–5 days per week, with remote work after onboarding.

Skills

M&E design

CRE readiness

Job description

Are you an experienced M&E Design Engineer in the rail sector looking for an autonomous role with genuine flexibility and career progression?

Rate: £400 - £450 Outside ir35

Duration: Initial 3-month contract with likely extensions

Location: Fully remote

This is an opportunity for a proactive, mid-level designer to join a busy team, offering a remote-first setup and a clear path to gaining your CRE status. You will be responsible for producing a variety of M&E designs for station projects, including lighting plots, report writing, and Sisscoms.

The role requires you to take initiative and work autonomously, managing interdisciplinary discussions and driving projects forward without the need for hand holding.

For candidates close to CRE level, dedicated mentorship is available to help you achieve that sign-off faster than in a larger company.

Please note, this role is initially full time with the expectation of 3 - 5 days worth of work a week past 3 months.

If you have both Design and Project Engineering experience, then there will be more work available past the initial 3 months.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Producing M&E designs for Network Rail station environments.
• Working across electrical, SISS Comms, and some mechanical elements.
• Engaging in client-facing meetings and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Working flexibly, from 3 to 5 days per week, with the ability to work remotely after a brief initial onboarding.

Desirable:

• Experience working as a Project Engineer