Senior Design Engineer (Rail Structures)

Matchtech; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy within the UK rail sector is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead production of designs for Access for All station upgrades. The role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and strong experience in rail infrastructure projects. The position offers a contract for 9 months with a start date ASAP and requires working in Manchester, Liverpool, or London.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE/IStructE) - desirable.
• Previous involvement in Access for All schemes or similar station upgrade projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of detailed and outline designs for Rail AFA schemes.
• Manage design inputs across civil, structural, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, CDM regulations, and industry best practice.

Skills

Strong experience delivering designs for Rail infrastructure projects

Excellent understanding of Network Rail standards

Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Location: Manchester, Liverpool, or London (1 day a week)

Contract Length: 9 Months (Maternity Cover)

Employment Type: Contract - Outside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Our client, a leading consultancy within the UK rail sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support ongoing Access for All (AFA) station upgrade schemes. This is a key role delivering multi-disciplinary design packages across several rail infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for producing, reviewing, and coordinating design deliverables within a fast-paced environment, ensuring designs meet all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements. The project portfolio includes step-free access enhancements, station modifications, and associated civil and structural works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of detailed and outline designs for Rail AFA schemes.
• Manage design inputs across civil, structural, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, CDM regulations, and industry best practice.
• Undertake design checks, approvals, and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to junior designers/engineers.
• Support the preparation of design reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Attend project and site meetings as required.
• Resolve design issues during the construction phase.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE/IStructE) - desirable.
• Strong experience delivering designs for Rail infrastructure projects.
• Previous involvement in Access for All schemes or similar station upgrade projects.
• Excellent understanding of Network Rail standards and Grip/Pathway processes.
• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage design packages to tight deadlines