Rail Project Engineer (D&P) – Flexible Work & Growth

Network Rail; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £43k-£53k

28 days annual leave

Travel subsidy: subsidised rail travel

Pension schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom seeks a Project Engineer (D&P) to join the Works Delivery team based at York Holgate. You will lead engineering activities from design through construction, ensuring safe, compliant project delivery and value for money.

You will provide technical assurance, manage risks, monitor delivery with contractors and stakeholders, and act as Designated Project Engineer when required. A relevant engineering qualification and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience within a relevant engineering discipline, ideally delivering design and construction projects.
• HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of engineering assurance, quality standards and risk management processes.
• Understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Experience of managing engineering risks and supporting safe project delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in High Voltage/ Low Voltage Distribution systems and traction interfaces.
• Knowledge of Plant equipment, substations, switching stations, transformers and auxiliary power systems.
• Degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution and working towards or holding Chartered status.
• Experience of project safety management.
• Knowledge of safety case development and assurance processes.
• Understanding of environmental considerations within engineering and construction projects.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt qualification.
• Yellow Book training.
• Experience of working within the rail industry or another highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering activities across allocated projects from design through to construction and commissioning.
• Providing technical guidance and assurance to ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, specifications and industry legislation.
• Supporting the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
• Managing engineering risk through appropriate assessment, mitigation and assurance processes.
• Monitoring the performance of consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Supporting construction, testing and commissioning activities, ensuring all engineering requirements are met.
• Acting as the Designated Project Engineer (DPE) where required.

Skills

Engineering discipline

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Team collaboration

Safety leadership

Project delivery

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Degree in engineering

Chartered status/Progress toward Chartered

Job description

Network Rail in the United Kingdom seeks a Project Engineer (D&P) to join the Works Delivery team based at York Holgate. You will lead engineering activities from design through construction, ensuring safe, compliant project delivery and value for money.

You will provide technical assurance, manage risks, monitor delivery with contractors and stakeholders, and act as Designated Project Engineer when required. A relevant engineering qualification and strong communication are essential.