Railway Permanent Way Engineer

Roughan & O'Donovan; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness packages

Flexible working

Life-event support

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Railway Permanent Way Engineer to work on diverse railway projects in Leeds. This role requires an honours degree in engineering and several years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will manage project design and implementation, ensuring high-quality outputs while maintaining strict deadlines. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in English are essential. The company fosters professional development and offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 9 qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent.
• Three to seven years' post qualification experience in design and implementation.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Work across a range of projects in light rail and heavy rail.
• Ensure quality design outputs and attention to detail.
• Manage projects within tight deadlines.

Skills

Track alignment design

Project management

Attention to detail

Analysis skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of permanent way design

Education

Honours degree in railway or civil/structural engineering

Job description

Position: Railway Permanent Way Engineer

Company: Roughan O'Donovan (ROD)

Employment Type: Permanent

Locations: Dublin, Cork, or Leeds

Salary: Competitive

Background

As a member of our railways team, you will work across a range of projects, including light rail, heavy rail and railway asset management. Our clients include Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, local authorities and leading contractors in the implementation of railway schemes.

Current and Recent Projects

• George’s Dock Bridge
• Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project
• DART+ West
• Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) Programme

Essential Requirements

• An honours degree in railway or civil/structural engineering (minimum Level 9 qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
• Three to seven years’ post qualification experience in design and implementation
• Strong design skills
• Proficiency in track alignment design and associated software/technologies
• Detailed knowledge of vignole and trough rail technology
• Detailed knowledge of permanent way design in street and ballasted track, including permanent way elements, earthworks and drainage
• Excellent attention to detail and quality design outputs
• Excellent analysis skills
• Experience of track assessment and inspection
• Working knowledge of Irish and UK design standards in railway design
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Proven project management skills and experience
• Comfortable working in a busy environment with tight deadlines
• Flexible, motivated and focused
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status with a recognised professional body
• Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English

About Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD)

Roughan O’Donovan is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy with a multidisciplinary team of more than 260 people across Dublin, Cork, and Leeds. We invest heavily in personal and professional development and offer wellness packages, flexible working and life‑event support.

To Apply

• Address your cover letter to Human Resources
• Apply by clicking on the link: https://shorturl.at/0EYbA

Roughan O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.

Roughan O’Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.